US recently unveiled significant cuts to forces it would deploy to Europe in event of a war or major crisis European NATO allies have largely filled the capability gaps created by recent US reductions in its reinforcement plans for a potential conflict in Europe, the deputy supreme allied commander Europe told Bloomberg in a Friday…
Communication and Information Ministry says over 3,300 international rescue workers deployed in quake-hit area The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last month has risen to 2,645, while 12,666 people were injured, the Communication and Information Ministry said Friday. According to a ministry statement on US social media company X, so…
‘They’re dying to settle. They want to settle so badly,’ says US president US President Donald Trump. Screengrab US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the US had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral processions, which…
Quetta-Peshawar coach veers into ravine in Sherani, leaving several others injured QUETTA: At least 40 passengers, including women and children, were killed and several others injured when a bus plunged into a deep ravine in the mountainous Dahana Sar area of Balochistan’s Sherani district on Friday, officials said. The bus was travelling from Quetta to…
Basmati rice export is slowing down, with exporters shipping out 66,863 metric tonnes valuing at $76.861 million. The decline is attributed to stiff competition with India offering Pusa rice varieties that resemble Basmati at lower prices. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suffered export losses of $1.1 billion due to the closure of the Afghan border,…
The United Nations flag flies at half-mast at the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorism as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, highlighting the country’s heavy human and economic toll from…
Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa innings. Photo: AFP KARACHI: The PCB has allocated 1100 million rupees in its budget for players’ monthly salaries and match fees. This year, 45 cricketers will be awarded contracts across five categories. Players in Category A/B (Test and ODI) will receive…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.97 per litre for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs297.53 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs309.50 per…
LOS ANGELES: Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player, announced earlier this week he would not return to the Lakers and seeks a…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to impose a nationwide ban on the manufacture and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. The directive came during a meeting chaired by the prime minister to review measures taken to…