Bus plunge kills at least 40 passengers
Quetta-Peshawar coach veers into ravine in Sherani, leaving several others injured QUETTA: At least 40…
Bus plunge kills at least 40 passengers
Quetta-Peshawar coach veers into ravine in Sherani, leaving several others injured QUETTA: At least 40 passengers, including women and children, were killed and several others injured when a bus plunged into a deep ravine in the mountainous Dahana Sar area of Balochistan’s Sherani district on Friday, officials said. The bus was travelling from Quetta to…
Rice exports hit by Indian price edge
Basmati rice export is slowing down, with exporters shipping out 66,863 metric tonnes valuing at $76.861 million. The decline is attributed to stiff competition with India offering Pusa rice varieties that resemble Basmati at lower prices. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suffered export losses of $1.1 billion due to the closure of the Afghan border,…
US reaffirms Pakistan’s right to self-defence
The United Nations flag flies at half-mast at the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorism as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, highlighting the country’s heavy human and economic toll from…
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare
MIAMI: Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but…
PCB allocates massive budget for players’ salaries
Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa innings. Photo: AFP KARACHI: The PCB has allocated 1100 million rupees in its budget for players’ monthly salaries and match fees. This year, 45 cricketers will be awarded contracts across five categories. Players in Category A/B (Test and ODI) will receive…
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs1.97
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.97 per litre for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs297.53 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs309.50 per…
Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico
KANSAS CITY: Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment. Thomas Tuchel’s men fly south from their Kansas City base later Friday, bracing for the challenge of playing at the fortress-like home of the co-hosts….
LeBron’s agent makes case for 10 new clubs
LOS ANGELES: Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player, announced earlier this week he would not return to the Lakers and seeks a…
Djokovic, Sinner advance at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic dives for a winner against the floored Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6…
PM orders ban on substandard syringes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to impose a nationwide ban on the manufacture and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. The directive came during a meeting chaired by the prime minister to review measures taken to…
