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…
Profit-taking hits energy and textile sectors as conflicting reports emerge on Islamabad Talks Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a cautious mid-day session on Monday as…
ISLAMABAD: The health of former first lady Bushra Bibi once again took centre stage in the Senate on Friday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) renewed its protest over her reported medical condition, demanded access, disclosure of medical records and an independent parliamentary visit. However, the government rejected allegations of secrecy and insisted she was being treated…
. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon termed the Sindh budget for the fiscal year 202627 people-friendly, balanced, and reflective of development priorities. In a statement, the minister said the Pakistan Peoples Party-led Sindh government has always placed public welfare, employment, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development at the forefront of its agenda. Sharjeel said…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has allegedly retained unlawful possession of 1,083 government residences located in prime sectors of the federal capital under the jurisdiction of the Estate Office, while the authority has also allegedly failed to deposit the mandatory five per cent standard rent into the federal treasury since the time of allotment….
The 50-year-old escaped injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck American golfer Tiger Woods. PHOTO: REUTERS MIAMI: Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida home, authorities said, as the 15-time major champion’s golf career veered into fresh turmoil. Woods, 50,…
Police teams collect evidence while investigations into various aspects of incident are underway BANNU: Seven people were killed and three others injured in two remote-controlled bomb explosions in the Phang Musa Khel area within the jurisdiction of Ahmadzai Police Station in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu Yasir Afridi confirmed. According…
Trade agency said that the two sides will continue to advance their discussions on June 16-17 in Washington, DC MEXICO CITY: The US and Mexico trade negotiators on Friday concluded their first bilateral negotiating round to revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, discussing automotive rules of origin, steel and aluminum trade and economic security, the…
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter’s property after first notice ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Thursday deferred approval of a law that would empower banks to take over a property after 42 days of serving the first default notice and deprive the owner of legal relief without first satisfying the…
Crypto scam exploits Hormuz crisis, tricking shipping firms with false promises of safe passage A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded…