Rupee inches down, gold stable
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight dip against the US dollar on Monday, declining by 0.05% in the inter-bank market. By the end of the day, the currency stood at Rs278.57, marking a loss of 15 paisa. Last week, the rupee also saw a modest depreciation, falling by 30 paisa, or 0.11%, in the […]
Konstas ready to answer Australia’s call
MELBOURNE: Sam Konstas does not yet know whether he will make his debut in the cauldron of the fourth Test against India on Thursday but the Australian teenager says some advice from former opener Shane Watson will hold him in good stead if he does. The 19-year-old’s parents will be at the Melbourne Cricket Ground […]
Police verification now required for Pakistani travellers to UAE, Senate body informed – World
A Senate panel was informed on Monday that all Pakistani travellers to the United Arab Emirates would need to be vetted and verified by the police. The development comes amid growing discontent among Middle Eastern states over the increased numbers of Pakistanis involved in begging that has spurred authorities into action as they have started […]
Talks start
A thaw between the PTI and the government seems on the cards. The initiative to get talking is quite promising, and needs to end up meaningfully, enabling the country to pull back from the brink. Political instability is already taking a toll and the prime victims are social cohesion and economic growth. As the opposition […]
Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO’s killing pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges in US court – World
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder charges that brand him a terrorist. The 11-count indictment includes three murder charges, including murder as an act of terrorism. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of […]
West Indies announce Test squad for Pakistan tour in Jan
Cricket West Indies (CWI) revealed a 15-member squad on Monday for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, set to take place from January 17 to 29, 2025, at Multan Cricket Stadium. This series marks the West Indies’ first Test visit to Pakistan in 18 years, and it also forms the final part of the […]
Nordstrom to become private in $6.25b buyout deal
Nordstrom announced on Monday that it will go private in a buyout deal valued at approximately $6.25 billion. The deal, approved unanimously by the company’s board, involves Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El Puerto de Liverpool. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025. Under the terms of the […]
Bilawal assails VPN, internet restrictions amid tensions with govt – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday slammed internet slowdowns and restrictions in the country, calling them “another effort to control and censor citizens.” In recent months, users have experienced sluggish speeds, difficulty downloading media on WhatsApp, and intermittent connectivity issues. Digital analysts say the government has been testing a “firewall” that monitors some platforms […]
No complete ban on UAE visas for Pakistanis
The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was informed on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had not imposed a “complete denial” on issuing visas to Pakistani nationals, despite ongoing concerns regarding visa restrictions. The remarks came during a committee session chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, where the UAE’s unofficial […]
Texas Rep Kay Granger found living in senior care facility
The whereabouts of Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, 81, sparked concern among her constituents and colleagues in recent weeks, after she was not seen voting in the House of Representatives since July 24. The Texas representative, who serves the 12th Congressional District, was later found to be residing in a senior care facility, according to reports […]