Punjab plans to set up new ‘farmers markets’ under govt control

Traders, wholesalers oppose idea, warn it will trigger further surge in inflation The administration will establish sasta bazaars and 35 fair price shops in rural and urban areas PHOTO: EXPRESS The Punjab government has resolved to abolish all vegetable and fruit markets, along with wholesale commission markets, in a bid to exert complete control over … Read more

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe to fight for T20I tri-series final berth against Pakistan

The hosts lead table with six points and have already qualified for the finale on November 29 Sri Lanka’s Janith Liyanage (R) celebrates with Kamindu Mendis. PHOTO: AFP RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the fifth match of the tri-nation T20 International series on Tuesday night. Both teams have defeated each other … Read more

Liverpool seek solace from domestic woes in Champions League against PSV

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah during training. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Liverpool host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday hoping Europe can provide relief from a domestic nightmare for the Premier League champions that boss Arne Slot called “ridiculous.” Liverpool have lost eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions, including a bruising 3-0 defeat by lowly Nottingham Forest … Read more

Australia rolls out visa app for Pakistani applicants

Eligible Pakistanis can submit passport details and facial biometrics via Australia’s free Immi App Australian High Commissioner, Timothy Kane said this app is a major step forward in making the Australian visa process easier and more accessible for people in Pakistan. PHOTO: APP STORE The Australian government has expanded digital access for Pakistani visa applicants … Read more