Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders produced a commanding all-round display to beat Delhi Capitals and keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Chasing 143, KKR recovered from early setbacks through an important partnership between Finn Allen and Cameron Green, with Allen smashing his maiden IPL hundred to power KKR to…
Nishtar Town records highest rainfall at 48.5mm, 65 LESCO feeders trip as authorities move to keep roads clear LAHORE: Rain, strong winds, and hailstorms lashed different parts of Lahore on Saturday morning, prompting the city’s traffic, water, and power authorities to activate emergency protocols and urge citizens to exercise caution amid adverse weather conditions. According…
LAHORE: Prices of plastic products across Pakistan have surged sharply in recent weeks, driven by supply disruptions and volatility in petroleum-linked raw materials, affecting a broad range of everyday consumer goods. Industry representatives say the price of plastic resin, a key petroleum-derived raw material, has risen steeply following import constraints linked to geopolitical tensions, including…
Givt absorbed the shock for two to three weeks, bearing burden internally while ensuring uninterrupted availability ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday defended its handling of the fuel price surge, telling the National Assembly that emergency measures, including subsidies exceeding Rs100 billion, were rolled out to shield consumers after global oil markets were jolted by the…
Sevilla moved closer to relegation from La Liga by losing 2-1 at Osasuna on Sunday, while Elche picked up three vital points with a 2-1 win at Real Oviedo. Photo: SEVILLA FC MADRID: Sevilla moved closer to relegation from La Liga by losing 2-1 at Osasuna on Sunday, while Elche picked up three vital points…
The federal government on Friday hiked the price of petrol by Rs14.92 and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 for the next week amid the fuel crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war between the United States and Iran. According to a press release from the Petroleum Division,…
. DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned citing serious health issues, his office said on Friday. Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023, a period that included volatile months after Hasina’s flight to India following a student-led uprising against…
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that due to rising electricity demand during peak hours, electricity will be suspended for around 2.25 hours daily between 5pm and 1am countrywide under its “peak relief strategy”. “The purpose of this load management is to reduce the use of expensive fuel and prevent a rise in electricity…
Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news…
KOKO TECH to tap into consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to KOKO TECH Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned…