New regional teams, revamped tournaments and expanded grassroots programmes headline the upcoming season.
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The price of 24-karat gold climbed by Rs4,600 per tola, reaching a new all-time high of Rs433,836 per tola. KARACHI: Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend on Wednesday in both international and domestic markets, with gold reaching a new record high in Pakistan amid a surge in global bullion prices. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $46 per ounce, pushing the global rate to $4,114 per ounce. Following the international trend, Pakistan’s local bullion market recorded a sharp increase in gold prices. The price of 24-karat gold climbed by Rs4,600 per tola, reaching a new…
Zohran Mamdani says only the US government has the authority to enforce the ICC order. NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said the city lacks the legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the US federal government to take action if the Israeli leader travels to New York. In a video message shared on social media Tuesday, Mamdani said his administration had reviewed all available legal options to determine whether the city could execute the ICC warrant but concluded that such authority rests solely with the…
Project is estimated to cost 708 million Pakistani rupees. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has approved plans to launch the Pak Awaaz Secure Mobile Communication Ecosystem, a new project designed to provide government officials with a secure and independent communication platform. The project has received in-principle approval from the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). According to ministry officials, the project is estimated to cost 708 million Pakistani rupees and will provide 10,000 secure mobile devices to government officials. The devices will include a hardware root of trust for enhanced security, will be…
Pension revision applies to provincial retirees, family pension and compassionate allowance cases. PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a 7% increase in the net pension of all provincial government pensioners, according to an official notification issued on Thursday. The notification states that the increase will be calculated on the basis of the net pension being drawn as of June 30, 2026, and will take effect from July 1, 2026. The revised pension will also apply to government employees retiring on or after July 1, 2026, in accordance with the prescribed rules. According to the notification, the 7% increase…
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The ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran has already cost the U.S. an estimated $37.5 billion, according to Hegseth. RIYADH: A Saudi vessel came under attack in the Red Sea on Thursday as Iran backed Houthi forces claimed responsibility for strikes on multiple oil tankers, the attack raised concerns over shipping security and the risk of a wider regional conflict as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate.
The agency reported that 21,674 people died from all causes during the two-week period. PARIS: France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during a severe heat wave that swept across the country between June 17 and July 2, according to the country’s national public health agency. French health authorities said 5,764 excess deaths were recorded during the period, representing a 36% increase over expected mortality levels. The agency reported that 21,674 people died from all causes during the two-week period, compared with an expected 15,910 deaths under normal conditions. Public health experts classify the difference as excess mortality associated with the heat…
Record spending measure sparks debate over Iran and Israel. WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite strong Democratic opposition over its record military spending, the ongoing Iran conflict and expanded defence cooperation with Israel. The fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by a 216-212 vote, largely along party lines. Most Republicans supported the legislation, while nearly all Democrats voted against it, citing concerns over its cost and foreign policy implications. The bill authorises funding for military operations, defence modernisation and service member benefits, including pay raises of…
KARACHI: Pakistan invited Meta on Thursday to maintain regular engagement with the government and explore areas of shared interest, including digital skills, capacity building for small and medium-sized enterprises, and digital literacy. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan raised the invitation during a meeting with a Meta delegation led by Tehara Punchihewa, Asia-Pacific public policy lead, and Vivian Liang, policy programs manager for Asia-Pacific, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce. During the meeting, Khan welcomed Meta’s plan to train 1,000 Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises in digital business and artificial intelligence, and invited the company to engage…
