Gold, silver prices decline after two days of stability
A seller arranges gold bracelets at a jewelry shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand. Photo: REUTERS/file…
Gold, silver prices decline after two days of stability
A seller arranges gold bracelets at a jewelry shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand. Photo: REUTERS/file Gold and silver prices declined in international and local markets on Saturday after remaining unchanged for two consecutive days. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $36 per ounce to $4,430. According to rates shared by…
PSG still winless in Ligue 1
Paris-Saint Germain are stunned by Monaco in Ligue 1 clash in Paris. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just…
Gohar calls for football reset
Senior coach and former international urges merit, stability and stronger player development KARACHI: Pakistan’s senior football coach and former international Gohar Zaman on Saturday said that the country’s football needs to break away from short-term fixes, stressing it rather needs a system based on merit, coaching stability, and genuine player development. Gohar questioned the way…
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs2 per unit
ISLAMABAD: In another setback for consumers already struggling with high electricity prices, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) increased electricity tariffs by Rs2.06 per unit under the monthly adjustment for consumers across the country. The regulator also approved a 52-paisa-per-unit increase under the quarterly adjustment for consumers nationwide. Nepra issued a notification regarding the…
Gold prices rise Rs3,900/tola despite global dip
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Friday, even as the precious metal declined in the international market following stronger-than-expected US employment data that raised expectations of an earlier rate hike by the Federal Reserve. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold increased by Rs3,900…
Pakistan set for Korea tour
Same FIH Hockey World Cup squad to feature in three practice games before Asian Games Pakistan hockey team’s sudden omission from prestigious Azlan Shah Cup has dismayed fans and critics. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan will travel to South Korea on Saturday with the same squad that represented the country at the 2026 FIH World Cup, the…
UN adopts new map showing Africa bigger, US smaller
Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was…
MQM-P has not backed away from demand for new provinces, Kamal says
Criticised PPP for not providing basic facilities, says they have been in government for 18 years Health Minister Mustafa Kamal speaking to the media in Karachi on September 9. Photo: Screengrab KARACHI: Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over the lack of basic facilities in Sindh, saying the Muttahida…
Stocks rise amid record OGDC earnings
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the week modestly higher on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained almost 400 points to settle near 175,330. The rebound trimmed the week-on-week decline to 1.33% after a range-bound session in which investors largely stayed on the sidelines. Arif Habib Limited (AHL), in its report, called it a…
Fawad blasts fellow PSL franchises
KARACHI: The owner of the PSL’s newest franchise has lashed out at the league’s existing team owners during a meeting of the league in London a few days ago. One franchise owner also called for a review of cricketers’ fees, citing their poor performances. “You did not do anyone a favour by buying a team….
