Sindh, federal govt discuss steel mill revival
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research (NFSR) and Industries & Production, Rana Tanveer, met at the New Sindh Secretariat to discuss several key initiatives, including the establishment of an industrial park on Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM) land, the revival of the steel mill, and […]
US lawmakers to certify Trump win, 4 years after Capitol riot – World
Donald Trump is set to cap a historic political comeback today as Congress certifies his election victory, in a remarkable turn from four years ago, when a mob he had summoned to Washington ransacked the US Capitol. The president-elect spent much of his campaign facing prosecution over the 2021 insurrection when his supporters — fuelled […]
Man Utd hold Liverpool to end losing streak
LIVERPOOL: Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool’s romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal. But this was an opportunity lost […]
Afg claim series victory after Rashid flattens Zim
It had to be Rashid Khan. After starring in each of Afghanistan’s previous three Test wins – in Dehradun, Chattogram and Abu Dhabi – he wrapped Zimbabwe up with a match haul of 11 for 160 in Bulawayo. That included career-best figures of 7 for 66 in the second innings, with expectations of a thrilling […]
It’s not happening for the first time: Akshay
After a lacklustre 2024, with several box office flops, Akshay Kumar’s first release of the new year, Sky Force, comes with tempered expectations. But Akshay isn’t one to dwell on a bad run. At the film’s trailer launch, he addressed the challenges of the past year head-on, reaffirming his commitment to hard work and prolific […]
Canada PM Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named – World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement. Trudeau, under heavy pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed […]
Trudeau announces intention to resign as Canadian PM – World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his intention to step down as the premier and the leader of his party. He said he would stay on in his post until the ruling Liberal Party chose a replacement for him. Trudeau made his remarks in a live address. Trudeau’s popularity has waned in recent […]
Nippon, US Steel file lawsuit against Biden administration
Listen to article Nippon Steel and US Steel have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block a proposed $15bn acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, a move that could have significantly reshaped the US steel industry. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, argues that the decision by the Committee on Foreign Investment in […]
Shan Masood falls for 145 but Pakistan fight on against South Africa in second Test – Sport
Captain Shan Masood scored a battling 145 as Pakistan continued to defy hosts South Africa at tea on the fourth day of the second and final Test as they reached 398 for five following on at Newlands, but still trail by 23 runs on Monday. Pakistan are effectively six wickets down after batter Saim Ayub […]
Pope Francis names Trump critic as Archbishop of Washington
Listen to article Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new Archbishop of Washington, DC, marking a significant shift in the Vatican’s leadership as the 70-year-old Cardinal takes over from Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the first African-American Archbishop of Washington, CNN reported. McElroy, known for his outspoken defence of migrants and critique of Donald Trump’s administration, […]