Wednesday marked the record 30th ascent of Mount Everest by a Nepali sherpa guide, who made the trek for the second time in ten days, according to an official statement. It is not uncommon for regular climbers to require several days to reach the top of Everest, and it is quite uncommon for mountaineers to […]
According to the details, the delegation will call on Maulana Fazalur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Wednesday night. The sources privy to the development said that the meeting will discuss and finalize plans for a joint opposition movement against the government. The leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and other parties of the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan […]
Preparations are underway to impose an additional burden of over Rs 310 billion on electricity consumers. As per details, the electric power regulator will decide on the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) plea tomorrow, seeking a hike in the base tariff for the FY2024-25. CPPA has presented seven scenarios for power purchase prices, with an […]
The second Investment Roadshow, sponsored by USAID, was opened on Wednesday by US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome. At the event, fourteen forward-thinking clean technology businesses presented their work to encourage private sector investment in sustainable energy solutions. According to a statement from the US embassy, the event was organized by the USAID-funded Pakistan Private […]
After an emergency landing in Bangkok, over 140 passengers and crew members from a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI) flight that was severely disrupted, resulting in numerous injuries and one fatality, arrived in Singapore on a relief flight on Wednesday morning. A Boeing (BA.N) 777-300ER airliner that was set to depart from London for Singapore was forced […]
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Bravo will be an asset for the team. “West Indian World Cup winner Bravo has been appointed as bowling consultant and will join the squad during the preparation camp ahead of the marquee event,” the ACB release said. Most members of the Afghanistan team have reached the Caribbean for […]
Babar, in a press conference here ahead of Pakistan’s four-match T20I series against England, responded to a question regarding his reinstatement as Pakistan captain, just months after he stepped down from the role. “To be honest, [I returned as the captain] because of the World Cup. In the past, we have played semi-final and final […]
The federal government has requested Rs. 20 billion for the upcoming fiscal year to improve cybersecurity and control social media. According to the idea, social media companies seeking to establish offices nationwide would be the only ones permitted to operate. According to official sources, the Ministry of Information Technology has requested in the budget for […]
Buttler, while addressing the pre-series conference here at Headingley, talked about the various aspects of the all-important T20I series against Pakistan in a build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The wicketkeeper batter, however, looks forward the most to the “exciting” clash between his side’s explosive batting abilities and Pakistan’s bowling, which is […]
My career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship,” 34-year-old Kroos, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, said on Instagram. Before the European Championship, Toni Kroos has a chance to win the Champions League with Real for a fifth time when they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on […]
