LAHORE: As the country heads into the upcoming Rabi cropping season, a substantially stronger water position was recorded on Thursday after Tarbela Dam reached its maximum conservation level. However, the slower filling of Mangla Reservoir remains a concern for water managers ahead of winter irrigation requirements. The country’s three major reservoirs were holding 10.970 million…
In KSE at least, more than a billion rupees drawn from the investors’ protection fund has helped compensate the victims of many defaulting brokers. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 255 points amid a volatile session marked by an early surge and a sharp…
Pakistan made a winning start to the FIVB Boys Under-17 World Championship in Doha on Thursday, sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. Pakistan, competing alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria, produced a disciplined performance to seal 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 victory and immediately put themselves in a strong position in the group….
Five-wicket haul offers late relief as England take a 195-run lead at Headingley. Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday but England took a commanding grip on the first Test at Headingley, leading by 195 runs with two…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to the negotiating table, saying the government was ready for meaningful talks but it was now up to the opposition to decide how quickly it was prepared to engage in constructive dialogue to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and democracy. Addressing a meeting of the federal…
RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA: Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani at the MoFA. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Thursday said Damascus was considering its options on whether to join or cooperate with a new defence grouping formed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while welcoming…
Says after examination Imran was declared medically fit, his sister was present throughout examination, treatment Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was shifted back to Adiala jail early on Friday after undergoing a detailed medical examination at Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. In a post on X, Tarar said Imran had been…
Psychology student Misbah Arshad wins title and prepares for the global competition in Puerto Rico Psychology student Misbah Arshad has been crowned the new Miss Universe Pakistan following a competitive selection process, becoming the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country on the global Miss Universe stage. At the official ceremony in Zambales, Philippines, Arshad…
The child star of the “Baby Shark Dance” video, the most-watched video in YouTube history, released his first K-pop digital single on Thursday, a decade after he first found fame. Park Geonroung, who starred in the video when he was 7 years old, will make his solo K-pop debut under the name “Baby Shark Boy”…