Gold prices dip by Rs.600 to Rs 274,900 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 carat gold per tola fell by Rs 600 to sell at Rs 274,900 on Tuesday compared to sales of Rs. 275,500 on the last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold also fell by Rs 515 to Rs. 235,682 from Rs. 236,197, while the price […]
Kharlachi Border reopens after nine days closure
Peshawar: The Charlachi Pak-Afghan border near Parachinar, which remained closed for the past nine days due to armed clashes in Kurram district, was reopened on Tuesday. According to border sources, the Kharlachi border, which was closed on September 9 last year, has been reopened for cross-border movement. Soon after it reopened, several vehicles that […]
Pakistan, Oman agree on MoU to facilitate enhancement of workforce
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman agreed on the early finalization of a memorandum of knowledge (MoU) on labor and manpower alternate which might facilitate the enhancement of Pakistan’s body of workers and its smooth movement from Pakistan to Oman. This became decided in a recent meeting held in Muscat between Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and […]
Anger in Nepal over relief delays as flood toll hits 218
CHATMANDU: Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal over the weekend criticized the government on Tuesday for its lack of relief efforts during the disaster that killed at least 218 people. Deadly floods and landslides are common in South Asia during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change […]
Kenya airport whistleblower fears for his life
NAIROBI: Nelson Amenya has caused an uproar by revealing secret negotiations with an Indian firm to take over Kenya’s main airport. He has no regrets, but fears his life is now in danger, he says. Documents shared online by Amenya in July revealed that the Adani Group, owned by India’s richest man Gautam Adani, […]
Award-winning Cambodian journalist arrested
PHNOM PENH: An award-winning Cambodian journalist known for his reporting on human trafficking in the cyber fraud industry has been arrested, police said on Tuesday. Last year, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented Mech Dar with the Hero Award, which recognizes efforts to combat human trafficking, for his investigation into abuses at online […]
Long-delayed cruise leaves Belfast after four months
BELFAST: A luxury round-the-world cruise ship plagued by technical delays that has been docked in rainy Belfast since May finally departed the Northern Ireland capital on Monday, sparking celebrations among passengers. “We’re going to have a blast tonight, we’re going to party like there’s no tomorrow,” beaming passenger Joe Martino told AFP before boarding. […]
Scientists fear underfunded Argentina research on verge of collapse
BUENOS AIRES: Argentinian biochemist Alejandro Nadra fears President Javier Mile’s budget cuts will thwart his scientific efforts to uncover the cause of genetic diseases that disable and kill millions of people. Since taking office last December, Milei has frozen the budget and slashed budgets for public universities and research, despite annual inflation running at […]
India Beat Bangladesh In Second Test
KANPUR: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 51 on Tuesday as India cruised to a remarkable seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the rain-hit second Test in Kanpur, which lost two-and-a-half days due to bad weather. The hosts bundled Bangladesh out for 146 before lunch on the fifth and final day, needing 95 to win, and made […]
Pak golfers to feature in Asian Amateur Championship
A four-member Pakistani contingent, including top amateur golfer Numan Ilyas, will participate in the Asian Amateur Championship to be held from October 3 to 6 at Taiheiyo Golf Club, Gotemba, Japan. Organized by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the event will run until October 6, according to the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF). The Pakistan […]