Death toll from floods on Nepal-China border climbs to 1,410, with over 5,650 still missing
1,367 bodies recovered in Nepal while death toll on Chinese side of border remains 43…
Death toll from floods on Nepal-China border climbs to 1,410, with over 5,650 still missing
1,367 bodies recovered in Nepal while death toll on Chinese side of border remains 43 A survivor is carried by members of a search and rescue team after they rescued two people trapped inside a tunnel at the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project following devastating floods and mudslides that struck the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, Nepal, September…
ATC maintains arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi, Junaid Akbar in Nov 26 protest case
Court rejects exemption pleas and orders police to submit challan against K-P CM and other accused Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presents the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Wednesday maintained arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi,…
PSX loses 994 points as ME conflict dents trust
Despite late recovery, KSE-100 closes in the red over oil supply disruption, elevated prices KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Tuesday as fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict unnerved investors while surging oil prices dented their risk appetite. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 993.92 points, or 0.57%, to settle at 172,642.16….
Shah, Qaisar absence deepens judo crisis
Shah Hussain of Pakistan won bronze at the Asian Championships in 2013 and 2015. Photo: JUDOINSIDE KARACHI: Pakistan made a name for itself in judo over the past decade when Japan-based Olympian Shah Hussain was competing for the country. However, with Shah now in the twilight of his career, Pakistan has been unable to produce…
PSX swings amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 up 182 points
Index recovers after touching intraday low of 172,250 as Middle East tensions unsettle investors KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Wednesday’s session in positive territory, but the early gains soon gave way to war jitters, sending the KSE-100 index on a topsy-turvy ride as investors grappled with escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The…
Security forces kill 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan operations: ISPR
ISPR says security forces also recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used to prepare IEDs Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kharan and Washuk districts on September 6 and 7, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public…
Govt approves 750,000 tonnes wheat import as TCP invites bids
Imported wheat will be distributed among provinces based on their demand and requirements KARACHI: The government on Wednesday formally approved the import of 750,000 metric tonnes of wheat, with the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) issuing an international tender for the purchase. According to the TCP tender notification, the wheat will be imported with ±10%…
Arshad Nadeem faces Budapest test
Olympic champion heads to Hungary capital for World Athletics Ultimate Championship Arshad Nadeem prepares for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to Budapest on Wednesday to compete in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, seeking a return to form after a disappointing performance at…
Haaland double powers Man City to victory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign. Photo: AFP PORTO: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto. Haaland was denied by a hat-trick of fine saves by Diogo Costa before half-time, but was not to be denied early in…
PM Shehbaz sets Rs2 trillion agriculture lending target by 2028
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting on the Access to Finance Plan 2026-28 in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged banks and financial institutions to expand lending to farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the housing sector, as the government set a target of Rs2 trillion in agricultural…
