Advisory body to meet on April 7 as rains boost water levels across major reservoirs View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Advisory Committee of Indus River System Authority…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold and silver prices on Friday increased in both local and international markets. The price of gold rose by Rs3,400 per tola, reaching Rs490,362. The rate for 10 grams of gold also increased by Rs2,915 to Rs420,406. In the international market, gold…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rising squash trio Mahnoor, Sehrish and Mehwish Ali advanced to the quarter-finals of the SRAFTKL International Junior Open Squash Championship in Kuala Lumpur with dominant performances on Thursday. The three sisters outclassed their respective opponents in straight games, underlining their growing stature on the international junior circuit and keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive in the…
Prior to attack, Israel issued warning to three Red Sea ports ie Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Israel attacked Yemen’s Hodeidah province with airstrike after telling residents of three Red Sea ports under Houthi control to evacuate, according to the Houthi-run interior ministry. The warning named Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports, which…
Their campaign ‘Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai’ urges Pakistanis to undergo regular health screenings before problems arise Ahead of World Heart Day 2025, one of Pakistan’s premier cardiac care facilities has once again earned global recognition. Tabba Heart Institute (THI) has become the first and only hospital in Pakistan to secure the prestigious American College…
. ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to review the latest regional developments. During the call, the two leaders underscored the urgent need to ensure peace and stability and to de-escalate tensions in the region. They…
PESHAWAR: Former Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq has called on Muslim countries to place lasting peace above conflict, warning that even the apparent winner in any war between two Islamic nations ultimately suffers defeat. Speaking at a policy dialogue titled “Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict and Its Regional Impacts,” organised by the Institute of Islamic Studies (IRS) here on…
KARACHI: Stocks came under renewed selling pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as investor sentiment remained fragile following the government’s decision to withdraw fuel subsidies and sharply increase petroleum prices. The benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a volatile session, losing over 1,600 points. It initially plunged deeply before recouping some of the losses,…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) technical committee has dismissed an appeal by Fakhar Zaman. Photo: REUTERS The Pakistan Super League (PSL) technical committee has dismissed an appeal by Fakhar Zaman, upholding the two-match ban imposed on the Lahore Qalandars batter for ball tampering, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday.The 35-year-old had earlier been…
Trump descended Air Force One to a warm welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: US President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, kicking off his first major international tour of his second term with a high-profile state visit in Riyadh. Air Force One touched down at 9:49 am local…