This Pesticide May Be Too Dangerous to Use. Farmers Say They Need It.
California announced that it’s phasing out paraquat, a pesticide widely used in the United States that is linked to Parkinson’s disease.
A Print Maestro With a Birdwatcher’s Eye and a Socialist Soul
At the Whitney, Mabel Dwight’s caricatures from the 1930s, some gentle and some acidic, show her mastery of lithography and the democratic gesture.
Iran cricket association delegation visits PCB headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium
The discussions focused on a range of areas aimed at supporting the growth of cricket in Iran A delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Cricket Association visited the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where they held discussions with PCB officials on the promotion and development of cricket in Iran and … Read more
Shafique credits domestic cricket for red-ball form revival
His unbeaten 160 capped a successful return to Test cricket after 11 weeks of red-ball preparation Abdullah Shafique made his return to Test cricket a memorable one, batting for 117.3 of the 138.3 overs Pakistan faced during their eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain. The 26-year-old scored … Read more
Problem Drinking in the U.S. Is on the Decline
The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.
DISCOs buyers eye dollar returns
[ ISLAMABAD: Prospective buyers of Pakistan’s three power distribution companies have set out demands for a return on their investments in foreign currency, sought sovereign guarantees that their deals would not be reopened in future, and they will not be required to buy expensive electricity. Some of the demands, which the local and foreign investors … Read more
Russia’s Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time, Tokyo protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed on board a missile cruiser “Varyag” as he observes a military drill of Pacific fleet, in Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin Region, Russia. Photo: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, a Japan-claimed island at the end of the Kuril chain near the island of Hokkaido, Russian media said on … Read more
Pakistan, Belarus to deepen cooperation
[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz to discuss bilateral economic relations, trade and investment, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The minister welcomed the Belarusian delegation and highlighted the importance of expanding commercial ties and investment … Read more
Spain Urges Eclipse Watchers to Be Wary of Wildfire Risks
Spain Urges Eclipse Watchers to Be Wary of Wildfire Risks
Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh fold Australia for 198
DARWIN: Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. Mahmud led an impressive display by the visitors’ seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh, their previous worst being 217 in Mirpur in 2017. Hasan … Read more