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South Asia

Eleven dead in Indian capital after heavy rain, flight operations stutter

NEW DELHI: The death toll from this week’s sudden heavy rain has climbed to 11 in New Delhi, including four citizens...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:48pm

PM Shehbaz directs to expedite process of dissolution of Public Works Department

Premier says the interests of employees should be protected during the dissolution process

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:48pm

Business & Economy

Govt increases petrol price by Rs7.45, takes it to Rs265.61 per litre

New prices come into effect from July 1, 2024

Published 30 Jun, 2024 11:40pm

Failure to block SIMs of non-filers: Cellular cos face the prospect of heavy penalties

The Finance Bill 2024 proposes imposing a penalty of Rs100 million on the first default and Rs200 million for each subsequent default on those who fail to comply with income tax general orders

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:33pm

7 dead as coaster collides with trailer on Karachi’s Mauripur Road

The deceased include three children, three women, and one man

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:29pm

MENA

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages

CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 10:31pm

Finance Minister says economic stability has revived international institutions’ trust

Aurangzeb says the country’s economy has significantly improved with the prudent economic policies of the government

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 10:29pm

India's Jadeja quits T20 internationals after World Cup win

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 international cricket on Sunday, a day after...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:28pm

President Zardari gives assent to Finance Bill

The Finance Bill will take effect on July 1, 2024, according to a press release from the President's Secretariat

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 10:28pm

Israel carrier says Turkish workers refused to refuel plane

JERUSALEM: Israel's national carrier El Al said Sunday its Warsaw to Tel Aviv flight was not allowed to refuel at...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:21pm

Murray not ‘100%’, will make Wimbledon decision on Monday

LONDON: Andy Murray will decide on Monday if he can play singles at his final Wimbledon, admitting he still does not...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 08:51pm

Fazl demands fresh polls without ‘establishment’s interference’

JUI-F chief asserts that people's right to vote must be restored

Published 30 Jun, 2024 08:33pm

Middle East

Palestinians say Israeli drone strike kills man in West Bank

NUR SHAMS: The Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli strike Sunday killed a man in the occupied West Bank, the...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 07:52pm

Stocks

Banks drag Saudi down, Qatar hits 3-month high

The Saudi index closed lower on Sunday, with the financial sector leading the losses, while the Qatari index hit a...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 06:53pm

Energy

Aramco signs over $25bn of deals for main gas network and Jafurah gas field

CAIRO/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco has signed contracts worth more than $25 billion for the second...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 05:57pm

Pakistan announce squad for ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup scheduled to be held...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 05:44pm

England drop Bairstow for first two Tests against the West Indies

LONDON: England left out Jonny Bairstow from their squad announced Sunday for the first two Tests of next month’s...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 05:35pm

Djokovic inspires Osaka at Wimbledon ahead of daughter’s birthday

LONDON: Naomi Osaka said Sunday she hopes to mark her daughter’s first birthday by making a winning return to...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 05:21pm

Devastated South Africa reflect on missed opportunity

South Africa’s agonising seven-run loss to India in Saturday’s Twenty20 World Cup final has only fired them up for...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 03:30pm

MENA

37,877 Palestinians killed in Israel’s military aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7

CAIRO: At least 37,877 Palestinians have been killed and 86,969 have been wounded in Israel’s military aggression in...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 03:25pm

‘Do more’: IMF says budget approval ‘not enough’

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday termed budget 2024-25 approval as not enough and...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 02:43pm

Italy and Spalletti at crossroads after Euros title defence disaster

BERLIN: Italy are once again staring into the footballing abyss after Saturday’s humbling exit from Euro 2024 at the...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 01:33pm

MENA

String of Nigeria suicide attacks kill at least 18

KANO: At least 18 people were killed and 19 seriously wounded in suicide attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 01:26pm

Novak Djokovic battles to save legacy of Wimbledon’s golden generation

LONDON: Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon’s golden generation...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 01:20pm

Hurricane Beryl, first of 2024 season, bears down on Caribbean

BRIDGETOWN: Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert late Saturday as Beryl strengthened into the first...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 01:12pm

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation,...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 01:09pm

Europe

France to vote in election that could put far right in government

PARIS: French voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 12:19pm

FBR exceeds Rs9.2trn revised collection target

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the revised revenue collection target of Rs 9.2 trillion...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:34am

Tax rebate restored

ISLAMABAD: The amended Finance Bill 2024 has restored 25 percent tax rebate available to the full-time teachers or...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:32am

Controversial hydroelectric projects: Pakistani team to return from India today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani team led by Secretary Water Resources, Syed Ali Murtaza returns on Sunday (June 30) from India...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:31am

Sales tax exemption to tribal areas restored

ISLAMABAD: The amended Finance Bill 2024 has extended sales tax exemption on supplies and imports of plant,...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:31am

Mexico face Ecuador in must-win Copa America clash

Mexico and Ecuador, who both have three points, will face off for a spot in the Copa America quarter-finals in a...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 11:01am

Europe

UK Reform leader Farage speech interrupted by banner mocking Putin views

LONDON: A speech being delivered by Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, was...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:52am

Lautaro Martinez double powers Argentina to top of Copa America Group A

MIAMI: Lautaro Martinez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina’s second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:44am

Canada’s WestJet cancels more flights after failing to reach agreement with union

Canada’s WestJet Airlines said late on Saturday that it has canceled a total of 407 flights affecting over 49,000...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:41am

China’s June factory activity contracts again, services slows

BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity fell for a second month in June while services activity slipped to a...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:31am

Europe

Russia says it downed 36 Ukraine-launched drones over several Russian regions

Russia’s air defence systems destroyed 36 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting several regions in...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:22am

MENA

UKMTO reports incident 13nm southwest of Yemen’s Al Mukha

CAIRO: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday that it had received a report of an...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:20am

Canada into Copa America quarter-finals after 0-0 draw with 10-man Chile

Canada played out a dour goalless Copa America draw with 10-man Chile on Saturday to claim second place in Group A...

Published 30 Jun, 2024 10:13am

PTI MNA Junaid resigns from core committee

His resignation comes a day after Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub stepped down as the PTI secretary general

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:39am

Constitution is flawed only in its execution, says CJP

Qazi Faez Isa says that no society can grow without justice

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:26am

‘Flawed interpretation’ of SC order: Exclusion of a major political party to disenfranchise voters: Justice Minallah

Says legitimacy of governance, future policies, legislation, and public trust in the representative institutions exclusively depends on the integrity of the electoral process and the electoral institutions

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:25am

EVs unit, charging stations by Chinese co: MoC directs removal of impediments to $250m potential investment

ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has urged concerned ministries to remove obstacles in potential investment of $ 250...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:22am

Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: Pakistan urges US to provide modern smalls arms

NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has urged Washington to provide Pakistan with small...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:22am

Non-filers allowed to go to KSA for Hajj or Umrah

ISLAMABAD: The amended Finance Bill 2024 has allowed non-filers to go abroad for Hajj or Umrah. The amendments in...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:21am

Taxation scope expanded for NRPs

ISLAMABAD: The government has expanded the scope of taxation with respect to those non-residents, who earn income in...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:21am

FBR imposes tax on exporters of goods

ISLAMABAD: The exporters of goods whether direct or indirect exporters shall be subject to advance tax at one ...

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:05am

Punjab: cleanliness campaign on Eid

Eid al-Adha has been coming every year and passing away as usual, but this Eid was uniquely remarkable. Throughout...