Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant rebound on Monday, influenced by strong gains in the international bullion market, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following a dramatic event where the US launched airstrikes on Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. As a result, there was increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, which positively impacted […]
The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not curb purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, escalating pressure on the South Asian country as trade talks remain inconclusive. Trump said India could face higher tariffs over Russian oil purchases. Senator Lindsey Graham said US pressure has reduced India’s […]
The Karachi port is expected to experience a further drop in temperature over the coming weekend, with the mercury likely to fall to 9 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. According to PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, chilly conditions will persist during the night and early morning […]
A judicial magistrate in South Karachi has approved bail for Armaghan, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, in a separate trial under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) relating to an alleged illegal call centre. The bail plea was heard before the Judicial Magistrate West. Defence counsel Khurram Abbas Awan argued […]
The Punjab government has decided to stop awarding honorariums to religious scholars who make statements against state policies. The provincial government has also announced strict action against clerics promoting hate speeches and anti-state activities. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved this policy following recommendations from the Punjab Home Department. The policy specifies that […]
Iran’s efforts to quell a wave of anti-government protests have been complicated by US President Donald Trump’s warning of intervention, a threat reinforced by the recent capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, officials and insiders said on Monday. A day before US special forces seized Maduro and his wife on Jan. 3 and transferred them to […]
Venezuela’s deposed leader Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday to face drug trafficking charges, as the United Nations prepared to debate the legality of US President Donald Trump’s extraordinary operation to capture him. Venezuela’s deposed leader Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday to face drug trafficking charges, […]
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday. United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club’s leadership having “reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change”. The club added: […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) delivered a standout performance today as the benchmark index surged to a fresh all-time high and closed at a record level of 182,408 points, firmly holding above the 182,000 mark. Investor confidence remained strong throughout the session, keeping momentum decisively on the upside. During the day, the index touched an intraday […]
Chelsea’s interim manager Calum McFarlane was bursting with pride after his team snatched a dramatic 1-1 Premier League draw at Manchester City on Sunday, capping a whirlwind week that saw the club part ways with Enzo Maresca three days earlier. Chelsea’s under-21s head coach was thrown into the deep end after Maresca suddenly left amid […]