Spanish PM in India seeking to bolster trade ties – Business
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was welcomed to India Monday with a flower-filled open-top parade alongside counterpart Narendra Modi, as Madrid seeks to boost investment in the world’s fifth-largest economy. The duo waved to crowds in a vehicle smothered in orange marigold garlands on their way to inaugurate a military aircraft factory, a collaboration between […]
Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach – Sport
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday that Head Coach Gary Kirsten has submitted his resignation from the role, which was subsequently accepted, and Jason Gillespie will coach the side in Green Team’s next month’s white-ball tour of Australia On April 28, the Board appointed Kirsten, a former South Africa top-order batter, as the […]
Lewis century gifts West Indies consolation victory in SL – Sport
PALLEKELE: Opener Evin Lewis blazed his way to an unbeaten century to give the West Indies a consolation eight-wicket victory in Saturday’s rain-hit third and final ODI against Sri Lanka. Returning to 50-over matches after a three-year hiatus, Lewis left spectators at Pallekele in awe as the visitors reached their target of 195 with six […]
Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurates Fourth Karachi Biennale – Culture
Mayor Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated the Fourth Karachi Biennale in an enchanting ceremony that highlighted the century-old Bandstand at Bagh Ibne Qasim. The Bandstand was beautifully lit and a presentation with its history from 1920 from when it was built was shown on its iconic architecture. Speaking on the occasion, the Karachi mayor shared his […]
New white-ball captain Rizwan looks to get Pakistan ready for Champions Trophy, T20 World Cup – Sport
LAHORE: (From L) Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, selector Aaqib Javed and white-ball vice-captain Salman Ali Agha attend a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.—M. Arif/White Star LAHORE: After being unveiled as Pakistan’s new white-ball captain on Sunday, Mohammad Rizwan has his eyes set on the task […]
Yet another record high as shares at PSX climb 800 points in intraday trade – Business
Bulls retained their control over the trade floor as shares at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged more than 800 points in intraday trade on Monday. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 855.89 points, or 0.95 per cent, to stand at 90,849.85 points from the previous close of 89,993.96 points at 10:42am. On Friday, the stock market […]
Lahore touches unprecedented 707 at Air Quality Index – Pakistan
LAHORE: As topping the world map for being the most polluted city for Lahore is nothing new, it got another distinction on Sunday when it touched the Air Quality Index (AQI) of 707 from 7am to 8am in morning. The city remained engulfed in a blanket of smog throughout the day with low visibility. Maximum […]
Climate march in Karachi calls for urgent action against worsening environment – Pakistan
KARACHI: ‘Save the Earth, save the generations’ echoed as the loudest chant in Frere Hall, where people from across the city gathered under the scorching sun to advocate for the planet and especially for their country. The Climate March was organised on Sunday by the Mahooliyati Tahaffuz Movement in collaboration with the Climate Action Centre […]
Converging Business Sustainability With Climate Resilience
Access to green finance and tax incentives will help the private sector invest in sustainable technologies and practices. Businesses looking for private sector investment should tread this landscape, as it will enhance their reputation, making them more attractive to investors who are increasingly prioritising ESG considerations in their investment decisions. To effectively integrate ESG practices, […]
Musk was illegal migrant in US in 1990s – World
WASHINGTON: South African-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States during a brief period in the 1990s while building a startup company, TheWashington Post reported on Saturday. Musk denied the report on Sunday, saying he was allowed to legally work in the US during that period. “I was on a J-1 visa […]