Bulls continue to run rampant as KSE-100 Index surpasses 99,000 mark in intraday trade – Business
In a record-setting spree, bulls propelled shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange above the 98,000 mark on Friday as share prices surged more than 2,000 points in intraday trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1158.13 points, or 1.19 per cent, to stand at 98,486.52 points from the previous close of 97,328.39 points at 9:50am. At […]
3 terrorists killed, 2 injured in Bannu security operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Three terrorists were killed while two others were injured during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu District, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. Facing a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces and other law enforcement agencies, especially in KP and Balochistan, the state […]
LHC orders school buses to transport students, seeks vehicle fitness policy amid smog control – Pakistan
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered all schools to provide transport to students, while also seeking a fitness policy for vehicles within 15 days as part of efforts to curtail smog. Dense smog, caused by toxic pollutants, has engulfed several cities in Punjab over the past few weeks, with Lahore and Multan being […]
Australia bowl India out for 150 at tea on day one of first Test – Sport
India were bowled out for 150 on day one of the first Test against Australia in Perth on Friday. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored for the tourists with 41 as the home side’s experienced fast bowling attack dominated, led by Josh Hazlewood who took 4-29. Australian skipper Pat Cummins, pacer Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Mitchell […]
Death toll in Kurram passenger vans attack rises to 42; more than 30 injured – Pakistan
The death toll in yesterday’s gun attack on passenger vans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Kurram has risen to 42, while more than 30 people were injured, the local deputy commissioner said on Friday. Kurram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javedullah Mehsud confirmed the casualties to Dawn.com, adding that the deceased included seven women and a nine-year-old girl. […]
18 hospitals in Punjab reprimanded over idle ventilators, delayed drugs purchase – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab health department issued letters of displeasure to heads of six teaching hospitals of the province following reports that 184 ventilators at Intensive Care Units (ICUs) out of 545 (34 per cent) were not functioning, denying healthcare to critical patients. Similarly, it has shown serious displeasure to the heads of 12 other hospitals […]
PSB seeks to assert influence over federations once again – Sport
LAHORE: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is once again on a collision course with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as it seeks to assert its influence over the country’s national sports federations. This move, which directly contravenes the IOC Charter, risks triggering international sanctions against Pakistan’s sporting bodies. In 2014, similar interference by the government […]
PTI ‘rues’ Bushra’s remarks at critical juncture – Pakistan
LAHORE: The claims made by former first lady Bushra Bibi about an alleged foreign conspiracy in the ouster of her husband’s government have taken PTI leaders by surprise, as they are now questioning the “controversial statement” issued just days before the protest in Islamabad. In a video message on Saturday, Ms Bibi claimed some foreign […]
Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India – Sport
MELBOURNE: Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams but wants to tick the last box with a Test series win against India over the next two months. While celebrating a slew of World Cup wins and Ashes triumphs in recent years, Cummins and a number […]
India slump to 51-4 at lunch on day one of first test against Australia – Sport
Australia removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal for ducks in a stunning morning session to leave India reeling on 51 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Perth on Friday. The tourists, who won the toss, omitted spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in favour of Washington Sundar, with […]