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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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….

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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