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Pakistan

NA session resumes to pass 26th constitutional amendment bill after Senate approval

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presents amendment bill in the lower house

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 03:19am

Pakistan

Federal cabinet approves proposed draft of 26th constitutional amendment: PMO

Sessions at both houses of parliament re-scheduled for today

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 12:23am

Sports

Sri Lanka triumph in rain-affected first ODI against West Indies

PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka cruised to a comprehensive five-wicket win in the rain-shortened first one-day international...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:50pm

Pakistan

Under 26th constitutional amendment, CJP to be picked from three senior-most judges: Law Minister

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Sunday that the government was going to review the seniority principle in the...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:26pm

South Asia

Post-revolution Bangladesh protests cost garment industry $400mn

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s vital garment industry lost $400 million due to unrest following the student-led revolution that...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:25pm

Sports

New Zealand end 36-year wait by crushing India in first Test

BENGALURU: New Zealand secured an eight-wicket win for their first Test victory in India since 1988 as the Black...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:24pm

Bilawal claims he has secured Fazl’s acquiescence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Saturday claimed that Jamiat...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:23pm

Middle East

Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel’s north

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/CAIRO: Israel struck what it claimed were Hezbollah arms facilities in southern Beirut on...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:23pm

Pakistan

PTI announces boycott of 26th constitutional amendment voting

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan announced on Sunday that his party will abstain...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 11:21pm

Europe

WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free

GENEVA: Egypt was certified as malaria-free on Sunday, with the World Health Organization calling the achievement...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:04pm

Life & Style

‘Smile 2’ scares up the biggest audiences in North American theaters

LOS ANGELES: Paramount’s new horror film “Smile 2” has surpassed its successful predecessor, taking in an estimated...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:56pm

Sports

New Zealand win Women’s T20 World Cup

DUBAI: An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:39pm

World

Sisi says ‘pressure’ on Egyptians could call for IMF deal review

CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday that regional challenges could lead to “unbearable”...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:33pm

World

Iran protests EU support for UAE over disputed islands

TEHRAN: Iran summoned the ambassador of Hungary, whose country holds the rotating European Union presidency, to...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:06pm

Asia

JA Solar Yangzhou manufacturing base recognised as ‘Zero Carbon Factory’

The JA Solar Yangzhou Manufacturing Base (Jingshan Park) was awarded the Zero Carbon Factory Verification...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:36pm

Sports

Paul joins Sinner and Alcaraz as 2024 three-time title winner

STOCKHOLM: Tommy Paul joined Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as a three-time ATP title winner in 2024 when he swept...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:12pm

Technology

GITEX Global concludes with record participation this year

GITEX Global 2024 concluded this week in Dubai, marking the highest-ever international participation of 6,500...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 07:40pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets slip on regional tensions, weak oil

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday, dragged down by escalating conflict in the region and...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 06:45pm

Federal cabinet approves proposed draft of 26th constitutional amendment

Published 20 Oct, 2024 06:44pm

Sports

Kasatkina lifts Ningbo title with victory over Andreeva

Daria Kasatkina overcame Russian compatriot Mirra Andreeva 6-0 4-6 6-4 to win the Ningbo Open final in China on...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:31pm

Europe

Ukraine strikes key Russian explosives manufacturer

Ukraine struck a manufacturer of military explosives deep inside Russian territory overnight, as well as storage...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:28pm

Middle East

UN condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The U.N. peace envoy for the Middle East on Sunday condemned continued attacks on civilians...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:24pm

Vote on amendment only after IK’s nod: Gohar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan categorically said on Saturday the party...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 04:58pm

Sports

Latham hails Ravindra impact as New Zealand celebrate famous win

BENGALURU: New Zealand’s first victory in India for 36 years was achieved without injured batting mainstay Kane...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 04:21pm

Life & Style

Musical ‘The Lion King’ celebrates 25 years in London’s West End

LONDON: Hit musical “The Lion King” is celebrating its 25th anniversary in London’s West End this weekend with a...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 04:12pm

Middle East

87 people killed or missing in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, health ministry says

CAIRO: A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:52pm

Commodities

Floods destroy 1.1mn tons of rice in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:49pm

Sports

West Indies win toss, bat against Sri Lanka in first ODI

PALLEKELE: West Indies won the toss and chose to bat in the first of a three-match one-day international series...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:38pm

Sports

Suzan Lamens beats Birrell to win Japan Open title

TOKYO: Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands won her first title on the WTA tour when she beat Australia’s Kimberly...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:35pm

Sports

Sajid Khan, Noman ‘keep it simple’ for perfect mix to put England in spin

MULTAN: Sajid Khan and Noman Ali are as different as chalk and cheese but they gelled perfectly as they tore through...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:33pm

Middle East

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 42,603

GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday that at least 42,603 people have been killed in the...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:26pm

Energy projects: Aurangzeb to seek financial aid during US visit

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is to meet Geoffrey Ross Pyatt, United States Assistant Secretary of...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 03:25pm

Sports

Rohit Sharma proud of India’s fight after being all out for 46

BENGALURU: India captain Rohit Sharma said he was proud of his team for battling back from their lowest home total...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:24pm

Sports

Bangladesh to move on from Shakib for South Africa series

DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his men were focused on the challenge of South Africa rather...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 03:23pm

Constitutional package: govt says striving to forge broader consensus

Lawmakers likely to gather today again in the National Assembly

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 02:22pm

Sports

Coach has faith in me, Cabal says after shining in Juventus comeback

Left-back Juan Cabal said Juventus head coach Thiago Motta had fielded him at the right time after the Colombia...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 01:09pm

South Asia

Indian ex-official indicted by US dismisses allegations, family says

PRANPURA: An Indian ex-official charged by the US with directing a murder-for-hire plot has dismissed the...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 01:08pm

South Asia

Bomb hoax threats to Indian airlines spark chaos

NEW DELHI: More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 12:19pm

Asia

China’s Xi says to deepen ties with Indonesia’s new president: state media

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said he would maintain “close strategic communication” with his new...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 12:16pm

Life & Style

Kamala Harris, Trump duel over endurance as celebrities join campaign trail

LATROBE: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump invited star power to the campaign trail Saturday, as they took shots at...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 12:13pm

Q1 mobile phones import down 18.93pc to $246.47m YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $246.472 million in the first quarter (July-September) of the...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 12:08pm

Khawaja Asif explains govt approach to passage of amendment

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that the government desired to pass the 26th...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 12:08pm

Europe

Moldova votes in election, EU referendum in shadow of alleged Russian meddling

CHISINAU: Moldovans vote on Sunday in a presidential election and EU referendum at a pivotal moment that could...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 12:00pm

Commodities

China September soy imports from US up 13-fold Y/Y

BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States surged 13-fold in September from a year earlier, government...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:55am

USA

Elon Musk promises to award $1mn each day to a signer of his petition

HARRISBURG: Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Saturday to give away $1 million each day until November’s election to...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:50am

Pakistan

Modern pressures burden Pakistan’s donkey business

KARACHI: Droves of braying donkeys were once the backbone of Pakistan’s commercial hub Karachi, but growing upkeep...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:47am

Energy

China’s Sept fuel oil imports rise 6% from August

SINGAPORE/BEIJING: China’s fuel oil imports climbed 6% month-on-month in September, customs data showed on Sunday....

Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:13am

Sports

Marc Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin

PHILLIP ISLAND: Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez put on a master class to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:48am

World

Britain’s King Charles meets cheering Australian crowds, says ‘great joy’ to return

SYDNEY: Hundreds of well-wishers greeted Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla in Sydney on Sunday as the royal...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:18am

World

Hurricane warning issued for Oscar in Cuba, Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands

Cuba issued a hurricane warning for its northern coast regarding Hurricane Oscar, which is forecast to make landfall...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:11am

Europe

Ukraine’s drone attack wounds four firefighters in Russia’s Dzerzhinsk

Four firefighters received minor shrapnel wounds in a Ukrainian drone attack in an industrial zone in the city of...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:05am

Asia

Former special forces commander Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world’s third-largest democracy after...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:01am

Energy

Malaysia’s crude oil supplies to China continue to surge in September

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: China’s crude oil imports from Malaysia, its third-largest supplier, rose 17.5% in September from...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:58am

Progress in medical device production: Import bill may significantly go down: TDAP CEO

KARACHI: The CEO of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Zubair Motiwala said Pakistani companies have...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:55am

FBR registers 9,290 Tier-I retailers with POS till Oct

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 160 big retailers with the Point of Sales (POS) system...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:55am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 19, 2024

Published 20 Oct, 2024 09:53am

TDS undergoes policy shift: FBR now targeting wholesale, posh areas’ markets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major policy shift in registration of traders and...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:46am

NA, Senate sessions adjourned

ISLAMABAD: After many delays from its scheduled time to begin the National Assembly session, especially summoned to...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:37am

Uploading of 2nd clarification: Explanation sought from SC deputy, assistant registrars

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa sought explanation from the SC Deputy & Assistant Registrars...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:28am

Opinion

Revival of cotton a must

The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture,...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:33am

Editorials

New Delhi’s criminal activities abroad

EDITORIAL: Indian government’s campaign of extra-territorial killings has finally come to a head. On Monday, ...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:22am

Editorials

Taliban’s novel extremism

EDITORIAL: The Taliban regime continues to tighten the screws on the Afghan public; now pledging to implement a law...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:21am

Editorials

‘Holistic reforms’ in governance

EDITORIAL: It’s interesting that two separate civil society organisations have asked the government to hold...

Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:19am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 19, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 20, 2024)....