Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal and Awais Muneer delivered standout performances on the opening day of the 2024 IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, each securing victories in their matches. Asjad dominated Mongolia’s Ulziitogtokh Davaasuren with a 4-1 win, highlighted by two breaks over 75 points. The frame scores were: 50-18, 75(75)-0, 82(75)-0, 0-73(73), 64(61)-0. Awais mounted […]
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PAKISTAN TRACES CITIZENS ARRESTED IN EUROPE
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs was briefed on Friday about an electronic system established with the European Union, allowing Islamabad to receive immediate notifications whenever a Pakistani citizen is arrested in a European country. During the meeting, chaired by Irfan Siddiqui, the foreign secretary emphasized the government’s commitment to the welfare of […]
PRESIDENT FAST-TRACKS SC ORDINANCE
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday promulgated the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance, 2024, granting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa the authority to select a judge of his choice for the committee responsible for managing the apex court’s affairs. Following the president’s signing of the ordinance, the CJP swiftly […]
PM APPROVES RS34B FBR OVERHAUL
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved new restrictions targeting both compliant taxpayers and non-filers. Compliant taxpayers will now be barred from purchasing assets beyond their explainable income, while non-filers will be prohibited from acquiring major assets like property. Additionally, the Prime Minister approved a Rs34 billion package to modernize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). […]
SHAKIRA TO DROP NEW SINGLE ‘SOLTERA’ ON SEPTEMBER 25
Shakira has officially announced her upcoming single, titled “Soltera,” set to release this Wednesday, September 25. The Colombian pop icon shared the news on social media, revealing the cover art and teasing the song’s upbeat, empowering theme. “’Soltera’ is about embracing independence and living life on your own terms,” Shakira said in a statement to […]
AFGHANISTAN STUNS SOUTH AFRICA IN HISTORIC SERIES WIN
Afghanistan achieved their most significant series win to date, defeating South Africa by 177 runs in Sharjah on Friday, marking their first victory over a top-five ICC-ranked team. The win gives Afghanistan a 2-0 lead in the series, with one match remaining. After dominating South Africa with the ball in the previous game, Afghanistan showcased […]
FIFA UNVEILS INTERCONTINENTAL CUP: REAL MADRID AWAITS FINAL RIVAL
The inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup for club teams will consist of five matches, culminating in the final on December 18 in Doha, where Real Madrid, the European Champions League winners, will compete, FIFA announced on Friday. This new tournament replaces the annual Club World Cup, which will now be held every four years with 32 […]
US HOUSE OKS ENHANCED SECURITY FOR TRUMP POST-ATTACK
WASHINGTON:The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday to boost security for former President Donald Trump following a recent assassination attempt. The Enhanced Presidential Security Act, introduced by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres, requires the Secret Service to maintain consistent standards for the number of agents protecting Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major candidates. […]
PAKISTAN DENIES RUMORS OF NAVAL BASE DEAL WITH CHINA
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting it had reached a secret agreement with China to allow the establishment of a naval base at Gwadar port. “This speculation is entirely baseless, and we categorically reject it. Pakistan has no intentions of offering bases to any foreign government or military that could be used against another country,” […]
RUPEE SURGES, RESERVES HIT 26-MONTH HIGH
KARACHI:Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), increased by $43 million, reaching a 26-month peak of $9.51 billion in the week ending September 13, 2024, as per the central bank’s latest report. This boost coincided with the strengthening of the Pakistani rupee, which reached a five-and-a-half-month high of Rs277.91 against […]