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Deadly attack forces cancellation of annual fig festival as residents say Israeli army cut them off from orchards Residents of the Palestinian village of Tel in the northern occupied West Bank had been counting down the days until the start of the fig harvest, preparing to host what was expected to be the largest fig … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the global football governing body is scrapping a controversial proposal to allow private investment in marquee events. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. “Our purpose has … Read more
Hildah Magaia rescued South Africa with a late equaliser against Ivory Coast in a WAFCON Group B match. Photo: AFP JOHANNESBURG: South Africa snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, but their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals hang in the balance. The Group B … Read more
[ FBR’s FIFO policy cannot override taxpayer rights, Ombudsman rules after Rs42.86m refund delay ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduce a faceless income tax refund system to enable electronic transfer of refunds directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts after automated verification of eligible claims. The recommendation was … Read more
Four bodies, including that of an American climber, have been recovered since the avalanche struck on Thursday. The fate of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was still unclear.
[ National forum to tackle food security as minister outlines livestock exports, seed certification push ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have agreed to organise a National Climate Forum to strengthen climate action in agriculture, as the country seeks to build resilience against the impacts of climate change despite its negligible contribution … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has directed the Director General Trade Organisations (DGTO) to ensure that the upcoming nationwide elections of chambers of commerce and trade associations are conducted in a transparent, fair and credible manner through strengthened monitoring, digitalisation and institutional reforms, according to a statement on Friday. Addressing the media after … Read more
It was the second deadly barrage to hit the Ukrainian capital in two days, as Moscow escalates its attacks in an apparent effort to exploit Ukraine’s dwindling supply of interceptors.
Authorities file cases against hundreds of demonstrators after some clash with forces, shouted abusive slogans at PM The Cockroach Janta Party protests have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. PHOTO:AFP Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests … Read more
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in the local market increased on Friday even as international rates declined, with the yellow metal still heading for its first monthly gain in five months. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs3,000 to Rs430,436. Ten-gram … Read more