ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out at three separate points in the Margalla Hills behind Sector F-5, prompting a large-scale response from the district administration, with more than 65 personnel engaged in firefighting operations. Officials said strong winds spread the fire to multiple locations, complicating efforts by rescue and firefighting teams. The district administration confirmed that…
Annerie Dercksen counterattacked after an early wicket. Photo: ICC Captain Fatima Sana’s heroic all-round act involving 55 not out with the bat and 3-16 with the ball went in vain as South Africa edged past Pakistan by a mere two wickets chasing the 127-run target with 19 balls to spare in Match 11 of the…
KARACHI: Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to Saudi Arabia’s commitment of an additional $3 billion in deposits. Trading commenced on a cheery note and by 9:34am the benchmark KSE-100 index had surged 4,287 points, or 2.59%. The strong move pushed the index above 170,000 within…
. KARACHI: A fresh surge in measles cases has taken a dangerous turn in Sindh, with more than 2,000 children infected so far this year and 53 losing their lives due to complications. Speaking to The Express Tribune, paediatrician Dr Khalid Shafi said that the nationwide death toll from measles has reached 96. Across Pakistan,…
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has once again invited the opposition for talks. Speaking during the Senate session on Monday, Sanaullah said political issues could be resolved through dialogue. “A formal meeting [between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and NA leader of opposition] could also take place if needed,” he added. He claimed…
KARACHI: “Rijwan (rizwan) bhai, listen to one thing—give me some tips about wicketkeeping and batting in T20,” Litton Das once said to Rizwan a few years ago. “Now his acting has started—50 rupees will be deducted for overacting,” Litton Das recently mocked Rizwan. Whether it’s cricket or any other field, respect comes from performance. If…
Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed. Photo: ISPR The funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan, were offered at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, the military’s media wing said. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the…
Retailers to pay fixed 1% tax on sales Scheme to cover shopkeepers owning single outlet Minister describes initi A trader counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange booth in Peshawar, Pakistan December 3, 2018. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced a “small trader scheme” under which retailers will pay a fixed 1% tax…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to all Pakistanis and the Muslim community on the commencement of the new Islamic year, saying it began with the news of a peaceful resolution to the major Iran-US dispute and expressing hope for global peace. Muharram, the first month of…
Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail recieves Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as he arrives in Quetta today on a day-long visit. PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday for a one-day visit, where he would chair a meeting of the…