Govt allows 108,000MT sugar export
PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better…
Govt allows 108,000MT sugar export
PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better production this year, with the commodity selling at an average price of Rs148 per kg. Millers have been trying to convince the government to allow exports to jack up local prices. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday allowed the export…
South Africa name squad for historic Zimbabwe tour
South Africa Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time next month, with the neighbours set to meet in their maiden bilateral T20I series. Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the squad featuring three uncapped players — seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 star Nthabiseng Nini and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The 21-year-old Wyngaard earned her…
Israel’s strike in Syria ‘provocative and dangerous,’ deepening rift with US: opposition leader
Yair Golan accuses Netanyahu of using military force for political ends, eroding trust with Israel’s allies Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday called Israel’s latest strike in Syria a “provocative and dangerous” move, saying it was deepening a rift with the country’s allies, particularly the US. Golan, the leader of Israel’s Democrats party, said…
‘Energy affordability key for export growth’
LAHORE: Affordable and reliable energy is essential for Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and predictability….
Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati
Sabalenka has reached just one semi-final since winning the Sunshine Double in March. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6…
Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv, spark fires
Russian defence ministry says Moscow attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstrikes and drones Firefighters work near a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on…
PM Shehbaz once again extends olive branch to opposition for economic, democratic stability
Says govt has always been ready for dialogue and he has repeatedly expressed this position on the floor of the NA Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan shake hands during a National Assembly session on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo: X/Government of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once…
Oil prices up 1% to near 3-week high
HOUSTON: Global crude prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday and were trading near a three-week high hit during the session, as investors worried about escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates decided to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz also remained slow,…
Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030. Photo: AFP ZANDVOORT: Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion’s near-term Formula One future. The 28-year-old already had a contract to…
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’
Harry Kane collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe’s top divisions last season. Photo: AFP MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d’Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in…
