ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to end untargeted electricity subsidies for all residential consumers and give any further subsidies only through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as part of conditions agreed for a $1.2 billion climate support loan. This will impact residential consumers having up to 300 units of monthly…
Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (ANI/AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has drawn a sharp comparison between Virat Kohli’s fitness culture and the physical standards of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, suggesting both batters made life harder for themselves by not maintaining elite conditioning levels as they moved into their…
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments PTI Founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the main appeal against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case until May 20, accepting a request by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman…
Registrar allegedly secured council approval for fee increases by concealing key facts ISLAMABAD: Serious allegations have surfaced against the registrar of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), including claims of illegally increasing lawyers’ fees by up to 100%, violating the PMDC Act 2022, and unlawfully presiding over judicial proceedings. PMDC director legal has written…
Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Oil prices rose over $1 on Thursday, rebounding from the previous day’s sharp losses, as investors weighed the prospects of a…
Australia players not to leave IPL for Pakistan ODIs Cricket Australia has confirmed that its players will be allowed to complete their Indian Premier League commitments before joining the national squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan.According to Curicbuzz, Australian players currently involved in the IPL “will still be in the IPL and will…
Princess Kate resumes overseas duties with Italy visit focused on early childhood development and wellbeing The Princess of Wales has launched a major new childhood development initiative following the announcement of her first overseas trip since her cancer battle in 2024. According to the Daily Mail, the Princess is gradually returning to royal duties. On…
Imran Khan. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar on Wednesday filed a miscellaneous petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking adjournment of the main appeal hearing against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case. The counsel has also sought permission to meet his…
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts LAHORE: China’s Consul General Sun Yan has said that CPEC 2.0 will focus on high-quality development, including industrialisation, agricultural modernisation, technological innovation, green growth and livelihood improvement, while highlighting Gwadar Port’s potential as a key regional trade hub. Speaking at a…
Pat Cummins (BCCI/IPL Photo) Pat Cummins has reportedly been offered a major contract extension by Cricket Australia that could see the Australian captain earn close to AUD 4 million annually through to 2029, as global franchise leagues continue to target top international stars.According to reports from the Sydney Morning Herald, the proposed deal would increase…