Rohingya risk death to escape escalating violence in Myanmar
COX’S BAZAR: For the past three years, Mohammad Lalu had been diligently saving up, bit by bit, for one goal: to ensure that him and his family of eight had $2,000 to cross the Naf River and reach a Rohingya refugee camp in neighboring Bangladesh. Lalu was not among the approximately 750,000 Rohingya refugees who […]
UK’s Starmer warns of tough road ahead to rebuild Britain
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday it would take a long time to rebuild Britain and rid it of the rot he says took hold under the previous Conservative government, warning “things will get worse before they get better.” Starmer, elected in a July landslide election victory, has vowed to rebuild the fabric […]
Pakistan aims to secure $4bn from Middle Eastern banks, says SBP chief – Pakistan
Pakistan is looking to raise $4 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks by the next fiscal year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor said on Tuesday in an interview with Reuters, as the country looks to plug external financing gaps. State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad said Pakistan is in the “advanced stages” […]
IBCC initiates educational reforms, introduces grace marks for students
KARACHI: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has embarked on an educational reform initiative, announcing the decision to grant grace marks to students in exams. The commission also recommended that all educational boards across Pakistan standardise the process of fair and uniform examination assessments in the coming days. During a press conference at the IBCC […]
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Balochistan day after attacks, vows to stand behind CM – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday vowed to stand behind Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s government regarding its counterterrorism strategy, a day after horrific attacks across Balochistan claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security men. In the latest flare-up of violence, dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — a […]
Russia says West playing with fire, warns against risking igniting World War Three
MOSCOW: Russia said the West was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe. Ukraine attacked Russia’s western Kursk region on August 6 and has carved out a slice of territory in […]
Arshad Nadeem dazzles with javelin throw at Sindh Governor House ceremony
KARACHI: A grand ceremony was held at the Governor House in Sindh on Tuesday honour Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medalist of 2024. During the event, Nadeem showcased his javelin throw skills on the Governor House lawn. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, on the occasion, announced a reward of Rs1 million for Pakistan’s Under-15 football team […]
Indian police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor’s rape, murder – World
Police in India fired teargas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of protesters marching in the eastern city of Kolkata on Tuesday to demand the resignation of a top state minister in the wake of a gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Protesters led by university students broke through the iron barricades set […]
DealCart, NayaPay make it to Forbes ‘Asia 100 to Watch 2024’ list
Two Pakistani startups, DealCart and Nayapay, have been featured on Forbes ‘Asia 100 to Watch 2024’ list, marking a significant achievement for the country’s entrepreneurial landscape. Forbes highlighted Karachi-based DealCart as a rising player in the online grocery market, targeting Pakistan’s expanding middle class. The platform enables customers to conveniently order essentials like fresh produce, […]
Pakistan to host South Africa before ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
In preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa’s women’s cricket team is scheduled to visit Pakistan in the third week of September. The tour will feature three T20 matches between Pakistan and South Africa, with all games set to be held in Multan. Following the series, both teams will travel together to […]