Rain cools Lahore as monsoon spell begins in Punjab
Listen to article LAHORE: Light to heavy rain in various parts of Lahore has brought relief from the intense heat and humidity, creating a more pleasant atmosphere across the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the monsoon rains have begun across Punjab and are expected to continue until August 29. In response to the rain, […]
Over 300,000 still in shelters as floods ease in Bangladesh – World
FENI: River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said on Sunday. The heavy floods, which killed at least 18 people in Bangladesh, have added to the challenges of a new government that took charge this month after a […]
Auditor General concerned over poor financial affairs – Pakistan
• Only 4pc of Rs38.7tr budget available for socio-economic services in FY23• 91.4pc expenditure went to debt servicing• Most supplementary grants not approved by parliament ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has expressed serious concerns over the country’s deteriorating financial affairs, which have resulted in less than 4 per cent of the over Rs38.67 […]
Pakistan’s sole Paralympian Haider Ali departs for Paris Games
Listen to article Haider Ali, Pakistan’s only athlete participating in the upcoming Paralympic Games, has left for Paris along with his coach, Akbar Ali. The Games will officially begin with an opening ceremony on August 28. Haider Ali, who hails from Gujranwala, will represent Pakistan in the F37 category of the discus throw event, scheduled for September […]
Zelenskyy presses Modi to put Putin ‘in his place’ by ending Russian oil trade
Listen to article Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged India to halt its crude oil imports from Russia, emphasising that such a move could significantly impact Moscow’s ability to continue its war in Ukraine. During a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Zelenskyy highlighted India’s global influence, suggesting that by cutting off Russian oil, India could […]
Militant attack kills 10 people, including police and Levies personnel, in Balochistan’s Kalat
Listen to article At least 10 people, including police and Balochistan Levies personnel, were killed in a gun attack in Kalat, police said on Monday. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dostin Dashti confirmed that those killed included a police sub-inspector, four Levies personnel, and five civilians. The attackers fled the area, and police have launched a clearance […]
PMD forecasts scattered rain in Karachi amid monsoon season
Listen to article The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted scattered drizzle and rain in Karachi on Monday evening or night, as the city remains under the influence of the ongoing monsoon season. The Met Office reported that Karachi’s weather is expected to stay hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with temperatures ranging between 34°C […]
PCB Chairman promises a ‘fix’ for national team after 10-wicket thrashing by Bangladesh
Listen to article Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his determination to rectify cricket team’s issues following the team’s 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test. Speaking to the media in on Monday, Naqvi stated, “I will fix the issues in Pakistan cricket, God willing.” He reassured that things would not remain as […]
Atleast 23 killed in Musakhail as assailants target passengers on highway near Quetta
QUETTA: Armed men have killed 23 people after forcing them off their vehicles at a roadblock put up on a highway in Balochistan’s Musakhail district, the police reported on Monday. The attackers targeted trucks and buses on an inter-provincial highway near Rarah Sham, according to Musakhail’s police chief, Ayub Achakzai. The victims, primarily from Punjab, […]
West Indies outplay South Africa to seal another series victory
West Indies secured their third consecutive series victory against South Africa with a 30-run win at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday, defending a total of 179. South Africa seemed well-placed at 129 for 3 in the 14th over, but a collapse saw them lose 7 wickets for 20 runs in 35 balls, eventually […]