Lukaku scores on debut as Napoli Stun Parm in Serie A
ROME: Romelu Lukaku and Andre Zambo Anguissa scored in stoppage time to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over newly promoted Parma in Serie A on Saturday. Antonio Conte’s team moved up to fourth place in the standings with their second win of the season. Parma, who stunned AC Milan last week, appeared on course […]
Flooding in Sindh’s Gaj River submerges roads in 200 Kaccho villages after heavy rain in Kirthar range – Pakistan
Flooding in Sindh’s Gaj River submerged roads and pathways in over 200 villages throughout the Kachho belt, including Wahi Pandhi and Gorakh Hill Station, officials said on Saturday. The floodwater also submerged villages such as Jam Babbar, Sher Muhammad Talpur, Muhammad Bakhsh Lund and Tamo Chandio, resulting in the collapse of 30 mud houses. The […]
Zelenskiy urges US to back deep strikes inside Russia
KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has increased pressure on the United States to permit Kyiv to strike military targets deep within Russian territory. This follows discussions between Ukrainian officials and senior US leaders in Washington. While the US has provided Ukraine with over $50 billion in military aid since 2022, it has limited the use […]
PM Shehbaz approves Rs1.86 cut in petrol price, high-speed diesel slashed by Rs3.32 – Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved cuts in the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.86 and Rs3.23, respectively, for the next fortnight in a “big relief” for the masses. A statement issued by state broadcaster PTV said the petrol price was now Rs259.1 per litre and Rs262.75 for HSD. The price […]
Cyclone Asna steers away but wind, rain forecast remains for Balochistan’s coastal belt – Pakistan
Cyclone Asna steered away from Pakistan’s coastline on Saturday — lying about 370 kilometres away from Karachi — but residents of Balochistan’s coastal belt still braced for expected rains brought by the weather system. A deep depression (a very strong low-pressure area), which the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Thursday would bring widespread rainfall, […]
Norway’s Princess Martha Louise marries American spiritual guru
OSLO: Norway’s Princess Martha Louise married her long-term partner, American spiritual guru Durek Verrett, on Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Norwegian king and other royalty but marked by what critics saw as commercialisation of the event. The wedding was the culmination of three days of festivities to honour Martha Louise, 52, fourth in […]
Billions worldwide lack adequate intake of essential micronutrients
More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of essential micronutrients, such as calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. The research, conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), suggests that micronutrient deficiencies may […]
Mobile phone demand set to surge despite GST hurdles
KARACHI: Despite a temporary slowdown in the assembly of ‘Made in Pakistan’ mobile phones due to the imposition of an 18% general sales tax (GST), demand for these devices is projected to surge to 33 million units in the country in 2024, up from 22.9 million units in 2023. Citing data from the Pakistan Telecommunication […]
Govt mulls utility swap on gas crisis
ISLAMABAD: As the ill-planned and expensive Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports have led to a reduction in indigenous gas supplies, the government is now considering a proposal to swap gas supply between two gas utilities. This proposal will be discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on September 2. Sources told […]
For women’s sake
In the pursuit of building a more equitable and progressive society, the empowerment of women stands as a paddle of enlightenment. It goes beyond mere rhetoric; it is a commitment that involves dismantling barriers and providing opportunities for women to thrive in various spheres. Civilised nations empower the woman because they recognise her as equally […]