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[ Petrol price rises to Rs341.98 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs370.69 A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Monday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 39 paisas and Rs2.40 per litre, respectively, for August 25. According to a … Read more
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s improbably story of a wild youth became the subject of a study, and inspired a novel and film.
Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir among others condemn violence against women as calls grow for transparent probe into death Pakistani celebrities have spoken out in support of Hina Javed’s family, calling for justice following the death of the young woman in Rawalpindi on August 20. The case is being investigated as an alleged murder. Actors including … Read more
A groundsman covers the pitch as rain halts play during the second day of the second Test between Sri Lankan and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2926. Photo: AFP India strengthened their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 475-8 before rain intervened on the second … Read more
Says party will continue pursuing its politics based on principles rather than relying on other parties PTI Central Secretary General Salman Akram Raja. SCREENGRAB PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Monday that Form-47 assemblies lacked the legitimacy to change the country’s structure or alter the system of government. “We have to sit with … Read more
Trump called his planned Iran campaign the “most crushing economic operation ever” and “economic warfare” Without naming Trump, Ghalibaf wrote: “You cannot cover up your defeats with baseless claims.” PHOTO: ANADOLU Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US President Donald Trump on Monday by posting an image accompanied with the caption “Make America Hungry … Read more
The improbable story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s wild youth became the subject of a study, as well as inspiring a novel and a film.
Adnan Siddiqui dismisses claims show is scripted, describes its unpredictable contestant dynamics as social experiment Behind the drama, eliminations and 24-hour surveillance of Tamasha lies an equally demanding production operation, with the team managing a constantly changing cast while keeping the show’s biggest moments under wraps. In a candid interview inside the show’s control base, host … Read more
Pakistan advanced to the round of 16 at the FIVB Boys’ Under-17 World Championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria on Monday, closing their Pool E campaign with two wins from three matches. Pakistan produced an assured performance throughout, winning all three sets by an identical 25-17 score-line as they controlled the contest with … Read more
India’s BRICS summit will test whether Xi’s visit signals improving ties after deadly 2020 border clashes Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month’s BRICS … Read more