Police fire tear gas at Indian farmers marching on capital – World
Indian police fired tear gas on Wednesday to scatter protesting farmers as they resumed a march to the capital, equipped with cranes and excavators after talks with the government on guaranteed prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock. To escape the stinging gas and clouds of smoke, thousands of farmers, some wearing medical […]
Shares at PSX rally 900 points in intraday trade over ‘clarity’ on govt formation – Business
Bulls dominated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as shares gained over 900 points, with analysts attributing the gains to consensus over the formation of the government. After multiple rounds of talks spanning over one week, an agreement was reached last night between the PML-N and the PPP to share power in order […]
Japan women’s captain condemns Asian football chiefs
TOKYO: Japan women’s captain Saki Kumagai has criticised Asian football officials after the away leg of their tie against North Korea for a spot at the Paris Olympics was moved to Saudi Arabia days before the game. Kumagai said that the Asian Football Confederation “have a responsibility” to look after players after Saturday’s match was […]
With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital – World
Thousands of protesting Indian farmers equipped with cranes and excavators were set on Wednesday to march to New Delhi, the capital, after talks with the government on guaranteed prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock. The action, watched by security forces clad in riot gear, came after farmers’ groups rejected a government proposal […]
Karakoram Highway partially reopened as snow, landslides disrupt life in GB – Pakistan
GILGIT: The Karakoram Highway (KKH) was partially reopened for traffic on Tuesday, while the Baltistan Road remained closed for the third consecutive day following heavy snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan, an official source said. The Gilgit-Chilas section of KKH has been cleared for one-way traffic to restore the region’s road connectivity with other parts of the country, […]
PTI wants ECP chief’s scalp over post-poll crisis – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja as he blamed the “controversial” official for the post-poll fiasco. In a media talk following his meeting with PTI ex-chairman Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar Khan said the Election Commission of Pakistan chief was […]
Shares at PSX rally 900 points in early morning trade over ‘clarity’ on govt formation – Business
Bulls dominated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as shares gained over 900 points, with analysts attributing the gains to consensus over the formation of the government. After multiple rounds of talks spanning over one week, an agreement was reached last night between the PML-N and the PPP to share power in order […]
Shares at PSX rally 900 points in early morning trade over consensus on govt formation – Business
Bulls dominated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as shares gained over 900 points, with analysts attributing the gains to consensus over the formation of the government. After multiple rounds of talks spanning over one week, an agreement was reached last night between the PML-N and the PPP to share power in order […]
Ratcliffe completes purchase of minority stake in Man Utd
MANCHESTER: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a “great honour” and “responsibility” after his purchase of a minority stake was finalised on Tuesday. The 71-year-old’s investment, which will give him control of football operations at the 20-time English champions, was approved by the Premier League and English Football Association […]
Navalny’s mother asks Putin to release his body – World
MOSCOW: The mother of Alexei Navalny urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to “immediately” release the body of her son, in her first comments since his death in an Arctic prison. Putin’s main political opponent died in his penal colony on Friday, Russian authorities said. His team says the 47-year-old was murdered. His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, […]