ISLAMABAD: Provinces have demanded over 2.2 million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest prices of wheat flour that soared up to Rs150 per kilogramme, as the Centre plans to import roughly 1 million metric tonnes of the commodity through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). The federal government has so far decided to import the…
. ISLAMABAD: The government fixed the amount of diyat at Rs19,352,390 for the current fiscal year 2026-27, almost double the amount set for fiscal 2025-26, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. Diyat or the blood money is compensation for murder payable by the offender to the heirs of the…
. "Chronic malnutrition levels in Pakistan have not changed in the past 40 years and have been estimated to cost the economy 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) per year," Dr Paracha. ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday sought WFP’s technical assistance in integrating nutrition, digital innovation, and international best practices into the National Food…
The Sindh Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised alarm over the growing number of dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the province, with the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) revealing that Karachi alone has 588 hazardous structures, including 444 buildings classified as part of the city's historical heritage. The disclosure came during a PAC meeting chaired…
RAWALPINDI: Residents of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) and Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) areas are facing an acute water crisis, with a widening supply shortfall, declining groundwater yields and reduced inflows from Khanpur Dam leaving thousands of households struggling to meet their daily water needs. The crisis has intensified despite a substantial increase in water…
Police officer martyred in Barkhan ambush, two civilians killed in Turbat, armed men kidnap six workers QUETTA: At least three people, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were killed, one truck driver was injured, and six labourers were abducted in a series of separate armed attacks in the Barkhan, Turbat and Chagai districts of…
France’s favourite son ZinedineZidane has been tasked as coach to replicate his 1998 World Cup success as a player. Photo: AFP LONDON: France’s favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus’ new coach on Tuesday. The on-field architect of France’s first World Cup triumph…
World number 10 Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a shot during a victory over Zizou Bergs of Belgium to reach the second round of the ATP Washington Open. Photo: AFP LONDON: World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the first round of the ATP…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is excited by the new season under coach Roberto De Zerbi. Photo: AFP LONDON: Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his game and said he was “excited” by what lay ahead. Italy’s De Zerbi took over from sacked interim boss Igor Tudor in…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reacts to AJK election results in a televised address on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday hailed the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s victory in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections and criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party for alleging rigging, urging it to accept…