Host South Africa win toss and choose to bowl first in Boxing Day Test against Pakistan – Sport
South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack. South Africa are chasing a place in next years World Test Championship final but, in order to do so, must win at least […]
Azerbaijan mourns 38 victims of plane crash in Kazakhstan – World
Azerbaijan began a national day of mourning on Thursday after a passenger jet from the flag carrier crashed in western Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard. The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, […]
Senate considers banning Rs 5,000 note to ‘curb tax evasion’
Listen to article The discussion around banning the 5,000 rupee note resurfaced on Thursday during a Senate standing committee meeting, with committee member Mohsin Aziz calling for its withdrawal to curb tax evasion. “Steps like discontinuing the high-denomination note are essential to counter tax evasion,” said Aziz, emphasising the need for actionable measures that yield tangible results. […]
Gold prices surge in Pakistan
Listen to article Gold prices rose significantly in both international and local markets, while silver rates remained unchanged, Express News reported. In the international bullion market, gold climbed by $14 per ounce, reaching $2,628. Meanwhile, in Pakistan’s local markets, the price of 24-karat gold increased by PKR 1,400 per tola, reaching PKR 274,000. The price for 10 […]
Bearish momentum at PSX as shares decline by 1,300 points – Business
Bears took control of the trade floor on Thursday at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares declined by 1,300 points in intraday trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 1,365.18, or 1.21 per cent, to stand at 111,049.62 points at 12:17pm from the last close of 112,414.80. Yesterday, after two straight recovery sessions following […]
Seven, including medico legal officer, booked for destroying evidence in rape case in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Seven people including three police officials and a medico-legal officer of Pims were booked by capital police for destroying evidence and changing blood samples of a rape accused to give him favour, police said on Wednesday. The case was registered with Margalla police station in response to a complaint lodged by the rape victim. […]
10 Essential Steps to Transform Your Body in Just 45 Days
PUBLISHED December 26, 2024 Imagine achieving a body transformation in just 45 days—no crash diets, no grueling workout marathons, just smart, sustainable habits that fit seamlessly into your life. The secret? Consistency paired with strategic choices that make the process enjoyable rather than overwhelming. This isn’t about suffering through bland meals or exhausting yourself at […]
Japan Airlines suffers delays after carrier reports cyberattack – World
Japan Airlines reported a cyberattack on Thursday that caused delays to domestic and international flights but later said it had found and addressed the cause. The airline, Japan’s second biggest after All Nippon Airways (ANA), said 24 domestic flights had been delayed by more than half an hour. Public broadcaster NHK said problems with the […]
Tarar accuses PTI of fuelling controversy over military trials – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday accused the PTI of making the military court issue controversial for political gain and fabricating baseless claims to obtain concessions. Twenty-five PTI activists were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment ranging from two to 10 years by a military court for their involvement in the May 9, 2023 […]
Babar Azam reaches another milestone in Test cricket
Listen to article Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam has completed his 4,000 runs in Test cricket. The milestone came on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, with Babar reaching the mark during his innings in the opening match of the two-match series at the Centurion. Babar needed just three runs to reach the […]