Baloch scientist develops salt-tolerant cotton in China
Research could help Pakistan cultivate marginal land, boost organic cotton production ANYANG: A Balochistan-born postdoctoral…
Baloch scientist develops salt-tolerant cotton in China
Research could help Pakistan cultivate marginal land, boost organic cotton production ANYANG: A Balochistan-born postdoctoral scientist has spent the past four years researching how cotton can withstand salt stress at a Chinese cotton research lab in Anyang, Henan province, a threat all too familiar to farmers back home. As a mainstay of Pakistan’s economy, cotton…
Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
BERLIN: Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday, but Marco Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the weekend after breaking his collarbone following a heavy fall. Marquez, the reigning world champion, will start from pole for…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia urge restraint amid renewed US-Iran tensions
FM Dar, Faisal bin Farhan voice concern over escalating hostilities, back dialogue and mediation despite Islamabad MoU Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation between the United States and Iran despite the signing…
Battery storage to support EV rollout and grid stability, says Leghari
Says battery storage technology offered immense potential to strengthen isolated grids in G-B Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari. PHOTO: FILE Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Saturday said Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) would play a pivotal role in Pakistan’s energy transition by enhancing grid stability, supporting greater integration of renewable energy, and paving…
SK Hynix shares jump 14% in marquee US debut
$26.5b share sale indicates investor enthusiasm for chip stocks despite recent pullback Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file BENGALURU: SK Hynix’s US-listed shares jumped 14% in their Nasdaq debut following its…
African results justify World Cup slots
JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine…
Death toll from US strikes on Iran rises to 17
Smoke rising from a US military strike near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Seventeen people, including a woman, were killed in US strikes on Iran carried out on Wednesday and Thursday, the Iranian Health Ministry said on Friday. The attacks also wounded 115 others, including two women, Hossein Kermanpour, head of the…
PSX rebounds almost 1,000 points
Karachi stocks. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Friday, gaining over 980 points, as easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran lifted investor sentiment and reduced oil price concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 index rallied as much as 2,218 points intra-day before profit-taking trimmed some of the gains. Trading activity remained…
France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26
France’s Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scores a try against Australia in Brisbane. Photo: AFP BRISBANE: France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch…
Jordan humbled to break try record
WELLINGTON: Will Jordan scored a hat-trick but found it “hugely humbling” to become New Zealand’s record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday. The All Blacks shook off an unconvincing start to score seven tries and make it two bonus-point wins from two in the inaugural 12-nation competition…
