A goldsmith weighs gold jewellery inside a showroom. PHOTO: REUTERS Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday, reflecting losses in the international market, impacting both investors and consumers. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500, reaching Rs494,662. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold…
LONDON: South Africa’s Lions have parted ways with all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel after he departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game, leaving them to field with 10 players in a tight contest against the Titans which they lost.Swanepoel had signed a contract with Worcestershire in the English County season and left…
Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam powered Peshawar Zalmi to a record-breaking 159-run victory over Karachi Kings. Photo: PSL/FILE Karachi Kings suffered the heaviest defeat in Pakistan Super League history on Thursday as Peshawar Zalmi stormed to a 159-run victory, powered by a brutal century from Kusal Mendis and an unbeaten 87 from Babar Azam. Both…
BARCELONA: World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after damaging his right wrist, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.The Spaniard picked up the injury during a 6-4 6-2 first-round win over Otto Virtanen.Alcaraz, the top seed, was scheduled to face Czech Tomas Machac in the second round.“After the tests, we’ve realised that…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding long term energy planning and export strategy during current international situation in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that despite disruptions in oil supply due to regional tensions, no electricity crisis had emerged in the country owing to…
President, PM, CDF Munir, and services chiefs praise technical expertise and dedication in successful missile launch Launch of the Fateh-II Missile System. SCREENGRAB The Army Rocket Force Command on Tuesday conducted a successful training launch of the “indigenously developed” Fateh-II missile system, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. It said that the…
His trial has been repeatedly delayed due to his official commitments, with no end date in sight Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson…
Says Pakistan and China should deepen collaboration in construction machinery, digital manufacturing, energy sectors President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday underscored the need to promote industrial technology, skills development and joint ventures with China, saying such partnerships could significantly support Pakistan’s infrastructure and industrial growth. The president, who is on a week-long visit to China’s…
Analysts say face-to-face talks could ease strains on global trade and reduce uncertainty. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Top US officials are set to meet with a senior Chinese delegation in Geneva this weekend, marking the highest-level bilateral talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that sparked an ongoing trade war between the two global powers. US…
GETAFE: Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford’s goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday. Later on Atletico Madrid edged Athletic Bilbao 3-2 to build confidence before their Champions League semi-final battle with Arsenal. Defending Spanish champions Barca moved 11 points clear of second place…