International expedition includes American, Chinese national, Omani and five Nepali climbers Ten climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer and former military serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja have gone missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Instagram late Thursday that the international expedition…
Lauren Bell and Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrate Sune Luus’ wicket. Photo: AFP LONDON: England captains present and past combined to telling effect as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight shared a century stand that set up a decisive 40-run win over South Africa in a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Thursday. Tournament hosts England…
Najmul Hossain Shanto carried his strong form from the white-ball game into Tests. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a majestic century while Mominul Haque narrowly missed out on three figures as the hosts seized complete control against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship…
KARACHI: Gold prices continued to decline for the third consecutive day in global and local markets on Tuesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold decreased by $25 per ounce, falling to $4,125. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola also declined by Rs2,500…
. Long queues of vehicles were witnessed around Qayyumabad Chowrangi on Thursday, following a clash between citizens and traffic policemen. PHOTO: ppi RAWALPINDI: Authorities have launched a crackdown against public transport vehicles lacking fire extinguishers, carrying multiple large gas cylinders and failing to provide emergency exits despite repeated warning notices. During the operation, conducted jointly…
Dar and Prince Faisal underscore diplomacy and peace as regional tensions continue to rise Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their “close and brotherly ties” while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
KARACHI: People purchasing sacrificial animals for Eidul Azha are facing a new ordeal, as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has begun collecting a “municipal services tax” at cattle market exit points, allegedly through coercive means. According to reports, KMC staff have set up checkpoints at the exits of various cattle markets and are not allowing…
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged rice exporters to set an ambitious target of $10 billion in exports, assuring them of full support from his ministry and port authorities during a visit to the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The…
Reema Khan. photo: file Reema Khan has spoken candidly about turning down a “bold” outfit at an Indian award ceremony, saying the decision was guided by a sense of cultural responsibility and personal values at a time when she believed she was representing her country on an international stage. In a recent podcast appearance, the…
. DHAKA: Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally forced people into Bangladesh, officials said. India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which governs the border states of Tripura, West Bengal and Assam, has said it would tackle undocumented migration…