Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold prices extend sharp gains for second consecutive day in global, local markets KARACHI: Gold…
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold prices extend sharp gains for second consecutive day in global, local markets KARACHI: Gold prices recorded sharp gains in both international and local markets on Thursday, rising for the second consecutive day. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $113 per ounce to $4,268 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan…
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home attacked after Hasina media event
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during the match. Photo: REUTERS DHAKA: Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to returnin December. Police said a group of…
Severe COVID may reactivate dormant viruses, study finds
Analysis of 1,154 hospitalised patients links viral reactivation to greater disease severity A covid test. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Severe COVID-19 may reactivate viruses that have remained dormant in the body, with some of that activity associated with long-term symptoms, according to a study. Researchers detected renewed activity from several common viruses in nearly half of…
Resource-sharing mechanism for G-B reviewed
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the formulation of time-bound proposals on fiscal reforms, hydropower development and expedited execution of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. He passed these directives while chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Review Committee, aimed at ensuring the region’s long-term sustainable growth, a news release said. The meeting decided…
US ready to back mining projects
INVESTMENT AVENUE: “The critical minerals issue is very important for us because it is about economic security, prosperity and national defence,” the official said. Pakistan joined the US Critical Minerals Initiative in Washington earlier this year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The Trump administration is ready to finance another project the size of Reko Diq, and American investors…
England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
Dan Lawrence takes the applause after reaching hiscentury. Photo: SURREY CCC LONDON: England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain Ben Stokes. National selector Marcus North, announcing a 16-man squad for the first two matches…
Pakistan face stern test on FIH World Cup return
Former hockey greats aim to revive their legacy as they meet tough group opponents Pakistan begin their campaign against England on August 15, before taking on Wales two days later. Pakistan will return to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 determined to revive its rich hockey legacy after missing the previous edition of the…
Govt should explain status of judges’ appointment summary before maintainability decided: IHC
Court asks counsel to cite judgment in which court directs president to discharge his constitutional responsibilities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday indicated that the federal government should first explain the status of the long-pending summary for the appointment of high court judges before the court decides whether a petition challenging President Asif…
Govt rejects consultant report on tight gas
ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected findings of the first international consultant and has approved the presence of tight gas in an exploration field operated by Polish Oil and Gas Company. The consultant hired by the director general petroleum concessions (DGPC) declared that the gas field had no tight gas reserves. But the DG hired a…
PFF hosts luncheon in honour of South Korea hockey team
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) hosted a luncheon on Wednesday in honour of the South Korea national hockey team. Photo: PFF The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) hosted a luncheon on Wednesday in honour of the South Korea national hockey team as a gesture of goodwill and to promote international sporting cooperation during the team’s ongoing…
