Advised people to stay away from waterways and river channels during periods of high flow ISLAMABAD: The NDMA on Friday warned of an expected increase in water flow in the Indus River after the spillways of Tarbela Dam were opened. According to the NDMA, releasing water from the spillways is expected to significantly increase river…
Senate deputy chairman termed the event a vital initiative to bolster economic connectivity ISLAMABAD: Senate Deputy Chairman Syedaal Khan Nasir has said that brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are built on a solid foundation of faith, mutual trust and shared progress. He emphasised that the Saudi Vision 2030 had opened new horizons for…
They arrive at the final after winning the Nations League and European Championship NEW YORK: Spain captain Rodri has urged his teammates to carry more hunger than fear into Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina, where Lionel Messi and a side he called “the team to beat” stand between them and football’s biggest prize. Spain…
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose in global and local markets after a one-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $24 to reach $4,018. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola also increased by…
Police assured the court that the challan would be submitted immediately after its completion ISLAMABAD: Police have informed an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad that they have initiated proclaimed offender (PO) proceedings against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI leaders Junaid Akbar and Abdul Ghani Afridi in a case related to the Nov 26,…
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose by 3% on Friday after the US and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping threatened by a potential Red Sea closure on top of the restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose by $2.49, or 2.96%, to $86.72 a barrel by 1550 GMT….
Pakistan Women’s team will play three T20Is and the same number of ODIs during the South Africa tour. Photo: ICC/file The Women’s National Selection Committee has named 15-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from 23 July to 4 August. Fatima Sana continues…
TOKYO: France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo. France scored six tries against a Japan side that never gave in but were ultimately outclassed by the Six Nations champions. The result meant France finished their three games with wins over…
PAA’s fresh NOTAM keeps ban on Indian-registered, operated, owned and leased planes in force Airspace. Photo: (file) Pakistan extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Saturday. The PAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) extending the ban on Indian aircraft, under which they…
KARACHI: Bank lending to the automobile sector, housing finance, personal loans and private-sector credit exhibited a strong year-on-year growth in Pakistan. According to statistics released by Arif Habib Limited (AHL), auto financing increased by 3.4% month-on-month and 38% year-on-year. Outstanding auto loans reached Rs381.69 billion in June 2026. Earlier, Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association reported that…