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Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’

Harry Kane collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe’s top divisions last season. Photo: AFP MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d’Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in … Read more

Govt allows 108,000MT sugar export

[ PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better production this year, with the commodity selling at an average price of Rs148 per kg. Millers have been trying to convince the government to allow exports to jack up local prices. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday allowed the … Read more

‘Energy affordability key for export growth’

[ LAHORE: Affordable and reliable energy is essential for Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and … Read more

Death toll in Colombia from magnitude 7.4 earthquake rises to 314

More than 260,000 people across 15 departments affected by most devastating quake to strike country this century The death toll from a catastrophic 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to 314, according to a report released on Wednesday by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). The agency confirmed that emergency teams … Read more

Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death

Australian government will not ​stop pressing Israel for justice for Zomi and her colleagues Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong reacts during a question-and-answer session following her delivery of the Allan Gyngell Lecture at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Reuters Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its … Read more

Oil prices up 1% to near 3-week high

[ HOUSTON: Global crude prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday and were trading near a three-week high hit during the session, as investors worried about escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates decided to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz also remained … Read more

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

Thousands of Iranian, Lebanese civilians killed in war, global markets have been shocked US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, Nathaniel Rai, the child saved by Williams, and Nathaniel’s family members in the Oval Office at the … Read more

PSX dips 1,109 points over fuel price concerns

[ Index faces selling pressure as govt plans talks with refineries for diesel rate cut KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday gave up early gains as the benchmark KSE-100 index came under selling pressure late in the session over rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The index … Read more