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Industry

KCCI seeks PM’s intervention on increase of Fixed Charge in electricity bills by 300pc

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has asked the Prime...

Updated 21 Jun, 2024 10:41pm

Sports

Pakistan end disappointing T20 World Cup with tense 3-wicket win

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam guided his team to victory over Ireland on Sunday, with an unbeaten 32, in their final...

Updated 17 Jun, 2024 12:16am

Pakistan

Five terrorists killed in Khyber IBO: ISPR

At least five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during an intelligence-based...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:44pm

Europe

Russian journalist killed in Ukraine drone strike: media

MOSCOW: A Russian journalist was killed in a drone attack in eastern Ukraine, his news organisation said on Sunday,...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:21pm

Sports

Mbappe rules out representing France at Olympics

DÜSSELDORF: France captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday admitted that he will not represent his country at the upcoming...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:56pm

Middle East

Iran rebukes G7 statement over its nuclear programme escalation

DUBAI: Iran called upon the Group of Seven on Sunday to distance itself from “destructive policies of the past”, the...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:45pm

Middle East

Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha

MINA: Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the Hajj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia on...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:43pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, King of Bahrain admire strong ties between two countries

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Sunday held a cordial telephone...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:41pm

Pakistan

Electricity rate reduction for industries will boost exports, says power minister

Sardar Awais Leghari says revolutionary measures are being taken to bring improvement in the power distribution system

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:40pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan reaffirm further cementing bilateral ties between Pakistan, Turkiye

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reaffirmed their...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:38pm

Middle East

‘No joy’: Gazans mark sombre Eid in shadow of war

Many gather for Eid al-Adha morning prayer in courtyard of Gaza City’s historic Omari Mosque, which was heavily damaged in Israeli bombardment, placing down their frayed prayer mats next to mounds of rubble

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:36pm

Middle East

Israeli army announces ‘tactical pause’ in part of southern Gaza

International mediators have been pressing Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire deal laid out by US President Joe Biden

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 07:59pm

South Asia

Afghan Taliban govt says to attend third round of UN-hosted Doha talks

KABUL: Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 06:30pm

Europe

Russia claims capture of village in southern Ukraine: ministry

MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a village in southern Ukraine, continuing its progress on...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 06:00pm

Sports

Andy Murray named for fifth Olympics

LONDON: Andy Murray was on Sunday named as one of the four British singles players for the Paris Olympics, which...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 05:58pm

Europe

Ukraine peace summit says ‘dialogue between all parties’ needed to end war

BURGENSTOCK: Dozens of countries said Sunday that Ukraine’s “territorial integrity” should be respected in any peace...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 05:57pm

Middle East

UN welcomes Israel announcement of Gaza ‘pauses’ for aid deliveries

GENEVA: The UN on Sunday welcomed an Israeli decision to “pause” fighting around a south Gaza route daily for aid...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 05:11pm

Asia

Flooding hits China’s south, temperatures sizzle elsewhere

HONG KONG: China’s National Meteorological Centre on Sunday issued an alert for high temperatures as multiple...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 03:26pm

South Asia

Team ‘Melodi’ woos India as Meloni-Modi video goes viral

NEW DELHI: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Italy for the G7 summit, it was not diplomatic meetings that...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 02:12pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia inflation remains at 1.6% in May

CAIRO/RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate remained at 1.6% for the third month running in May, government...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 12:17pm

‘E-Office to provide better public services, ensure transparency’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the main objective behind the usage of the...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 12:15pm

Europe

Italy’s Meloni shows her arch-conservative credentials at G7 summit

BARI: Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 12:15pm

Pakistan

Alkhidmat Foundation chief to celebrate Eid with Gaza refugees

Dr. Rehman’s visit underscores the Alkhidmat Foundation’s steadfast commitment to supporting and standing in solidarity with oppressed communities worldwide

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 12:13pm

PM unveils his approach to economic austerity

Premier says the next IMF programme will be the last of Pakistan provided the reforms are strictly implemented

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 12:13pm

Salaried class contributes Rs375bn to kitty, says FBR chief

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue ((FBR) Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana stated Saturday that the salaried class was...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 12:12pm

Sports

Italy begin Euro 2024 title defence with win as Spain start in style

DORTMUND: Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history to begin their title...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:55am

Sports

Alvaro Morata defies critics to spark Spain Euro 2024 bid

BERLIN: Three months after a section of Spain fans whistled Alvaro Morata, the striker got the ball rolling on their...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:51am

Sports

Kylian Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin Euro 2024 campaign

DÜSSELDORF: Kylian Mbappe and France have been to the last two World Cup finals but are on a mission as they begin...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:43am

Sports

England begin quest to deliver on great expectations at Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN: England must be “exceptional” to end a 58-year major tournament title drought, according to manager...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:38am

Sports

Ariarne Titmus and McKeown carry Australian Olympic swim hopes in bid to topple US

SYDNEY: Australia’s formidable swim team heads for the Olympics this week headlined by two superstars of the sport...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 11:24am

World

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

SANTIAGO: Chile’s government said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia’s mining minister will travel to the Latin American...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:54am

Sports

Fire still burns for Ledecky as she makes fourth Olympics

INDIANAPOLIS: When Katie Ledecky burst onto the swimming scene at 15 years old by winning gold at the London...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:44am

Europe

Ukraine summit strives for broad consensus to lean on Russia to end war

BUERGENSTOCK: Western powers and countries from the rest of the world will use the second day of a major summit in...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:39am

Middle East

Two explosions near vessel off Yemen’s coast, UK maritime office says

CAIRO: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday a vessel 40 nautical miles south of al...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:33am

Sports

Australia end Scotland’s World Cup, send England into Super Eight

Australia broke Scottish hearts with a hardfought five-wicket victory in St Lucia on Saturday that sent the Scots...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:24am

World

China Premier Li starts Australia trip with Adelaide panda announcement, winery visit

China Premier Li Qiang made a low-key start on Sunday to a four-day trip to Australia with visits to a South...

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:11am

One of two Japanese climbers missing in Pakistan found dead

SKARDU: One of two Japanese climbers was found dead and his body recovered from a mountain in northern Pakistan on...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:38am

Pak-Tajik SPA likely during PM’s visit

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan are likely to sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) during the visit of...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:37am

Senate panel endorses phase-wise ST on local infant nutrition, milks

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance Saturday fully endorsed the proposal of the dairy industry to impose...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:35am

SRB extends last date for e-filing of tax returns

KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has extended the last date for e-filing of Sindh Sales Tax returns for May till...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:34am

WB approves $150m for Punjab education project

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million for a project to increase the...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:32am

Sindh CM demands a new NFC award

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called has called for new National Finance Commission (NFC) award,...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:31am

FCA for May: Rs3.41/unit +ve adjustment sought

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of Rs 3.41 per...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:29am

Senate panel puts off major budgetary proposal

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has postponed a major budgetary proposal (2024-25) to extend tax...

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:28am

Opinion

Navigating economic diplomacy-II

Some scholars argue that investment treaties were signed by developing countries not because they expected any...