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. Britain’s Prime Minister Kier Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on July 16, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday led urgent calls for young people who visited a nightclub at the centre of a deadly meningitis outbreak to come forward, as the number of cases rose. Starmer told … Read more
[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Wednesday, stabilising after recent fluctuations, even as international markets continued to show volatility driven by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. According to the rates issued by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), … Read more
Residents in Tehran and elsewhere say the attacks come at all hours and rock the ground.
[ Industry calls for structured delegation, pre-visit coordination to avoid past inefficiencies LAHORE: Garment exporters have urged that the prime minister’s planned visit to Russia, postponed due to the Middle East war, be undertaken only after full normalisation of the situation and with a clear focus on securing tangible export gains. According to a statement … Read more
On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.
Academy Awards viewership falls by nine per cent, its first decline since post-pandemic period LOS ANGELES: The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed. Around 17.9 million people saw political thriller “One Battle After Another,” starring … Read more
. Ramazan delight for children. KARACHI: In the heart of Karachi’s historic old city area, a vibrant night fair during the holy month of Ramazan is bringing joy and excitement to children and families alike. From Pakistan Chowk to Kharadar and Bohra Pir, as well as surrounding neighbourhoods, the streets have been transformed into lively … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Dredging of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) main channel began on Wednesday under an agreement with KGTL, a move expected to upgrade maritime infrastructure and enable the port to handle larger vessels, according to a statement issued by the maritime affairs ministry. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the … Read more
Maritime. Photo: AFP (file) LONDON: Gulf states and Western nations strongly criticised Iran at an emergency meeting Wednesday of the UN’s maritime body, convened amid growing fears for thousands of stranded ships and seafarers. Numerous nations used opening statements at the International Maritime Organization gathering to lambast Tehran’s response to US-Israeli strikes, which has seen … Read more
[ Benchmark index rises 287.51 points to close at 44,186.96. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Investor sentiment remained firmly upbeat at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as sustained buying powered the benchmark KSE-100 index, which closed sharply higher by nearly 4,300 points, or 2.85%. During the day, the index climbed to the intra-day high of … Read more
