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[ Under revised policy, govt gives six years for modernisation, offers incentive for early completion A chimney emits fire at the PCK Raffinerie oil refinery in Schwedt/Oder, Germany, March 7, 2022. The company receives crude oil from Russia via the ‘Friendship’ pipeline. Picture taken March 7, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The government has asked oil … Read more
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
[ CONSISTENT GROWTH: “We expect the positive momentum in auto sales to continue in FY27, with double-digit growth supported by the launch of new variants and the entry of new brands in the market,” forecast auto analyst Myesha Sohail. PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s automobile sales rose around a whopping 80% in July 2026, the first month … Read more
Afghanistan will face India in a three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13 to 17, with all three matches scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as part of the teams’ Future Tours Programme. The series will further strengthen the growing cricketing relationship between the two nations, with Afghanistan continuing to host … Read more
Individual performances in Dambulla bring notable ranking gains for players from both sides Pakistan’s consolation victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I has helped several of their players move up the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. Spinner Nashra Sundhu was the biggest mover for Pakistan, climbing one place to eighth in … Read more
[ PCJCCI urges infrastructure, quality control investment to unlock full export potential LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has called for greater efforts to expand Pakistan’s seafood exports to China, terming growing demand for Pakistani mud crabs and other seafood products a significant opportunity for export diversification, foreign exchange generation … Read more
US president says he was told to fly on different plane after NATO summit amid safety concerns The new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, taxis near the old Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the Secret Service … Read more
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Tuesday, tracking gains in the international market, where the metal edged higher after touching a more than two-month peak earlier in the session. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, gold per tola reached Rs459,736 after a gain of Rs2,400. Ten-gram gold … Read more
Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconventional opponent: Count Binface.
[ Oil prices rose on Wednesday morning as doubts about a US-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed US crude inventories expanded. Brent futures gained 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 71 cents, or … Read more