China has passed a new law to counter foreign sanctions, as it looks to build its defences against rising US and EU pressure over trade and human rights. Beijing has accused the United States of “suppressing” Chinese firms and issued veiled threats of retaliation after President Joe Biden last week expanded a blacklist of companies […]
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin declared on Thursday that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions to increase electricity prices and slap Rs150 billion taxes on the salaried class are a “red line” for Pakistan, saying the talks with the global lender may prolong. “The IMF has asked to increase personal income tax and power tariffs but […]
US President Joe Biden will tell PM Boris Johnson in G7 summit not to let the row over post-Brexit trading in Northern Ireland affect the peace process. The two leaders are having their first face-to-face talks in Cornwall on the eve of the G7 summit. Mr Biden will stress the need to “stand behind” the […]
Actor and model Iman Ali have received criticism for her statements in which she equated being a transgender person with being unattractive. She made the comments recently during a local talk show with host Vasay Chaudhry. Ali was called out for her insensitive and disrespectful remarks by popular trans actor and model Kami Sid as […]
Dubai: In an epic encounter lasting over three hours, Czech Barbora Krejcikova; eventually saw off Greece’s Maria Sakkari 7-5 4-6 9-7 to set up a final clash against; Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Saturday. Also, long hail as a doubles specialist having won two Grand Slam titles in doubles with Katerina Siniakova – the French Open […]
The Punjab government on Thursday decides to block the SIM cards of people; refusing to get vaccination against the coronavirus, an official said. Also,the step is among several decision by the provincial government to control the spread of Covid-19; and speed up the vaccination process.Thus, including opening walk-in vaccination for all adults from June 12. […]
The federal government plans to reward students to plant trees by offering 20 extra marks to students who plant at least 20 saplings. According to Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul. Also, a legislation to this effect is being introduce in parliament; and aims at integrating youth in the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami […]
The Pakistan Super League continued to deliver more of the same in one aspect. Chasing sides continue to reign supreme, with Karachi Kings put together another masterclass to ease past Multan Sultans by seven wickets. It came about; despite a desperately ordinary bowling performance where Karachi nearly set the world record for the number of […]
Defending champions Karachi Kings will take on the struggling Multan Sultans in match number 16 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 on Thursday; at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The weather is expected to play an important role in testing the players’ commitment. The Karachi Kings had a good run in the first […]
The Lahore Qalandars will look to continue their winning run in the second half of the PSL tournament as they clash against Peshawar Zalmi today (Thursday) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Match 17 will be the second of the double-header today in Abu Dhabi and it is expected that the dew factor […]
