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Archive |2023-09-26 11:15:01
Qin breaks Asian Games record as North Koreans snub South on podium

HANGZHOU: Swimming sensation Qin Haiyang added another title to his name to inflate China’s already bulging gold-medal haul and North Koreans stirred up drama by snubbing their South Korean rivals on the podium on day two of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday...
The hosts enjoyed success in gymnastics, fencing, rowing, shooting, taekwondo and mountain biking to top the medals table in Hangzhou with 39 golds at the end of the second...
Archive |2023-09-26 11:15:05
Haris sees ‘Pakistan in the World Cup final’

LAHORE: Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf, on the eve of the national team’s departure to India, has made a bold claim even before the showpiece, that he sees Pakistan in the final of the ICC World Cup...
“I don’t know which teams will be the semi-finalists of the World Cup but I see Pakistan in the final,” Haris said while addressing a press conference arranged by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the squad’s departure to India scheduled...
Archive |2023-09-26 07:55:03
SIUT interested in buying Regent Plaza

KARACHI: The owner of Regent Plaza, a five-star hotel in the country’s financial hub, told investors on Monday a leading non-profit organisation operating in the healthcare segment has shown interest in acquiring the listed company...
Pakistan Hotels Developers Ltd (PHDL) said the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Trust wants to conduct due diligence — a comprehensive appraisal of assets and liabilities by a...
Archive |2023-09-26 09:45:03
Case against caretaker PM was closed on merit, says NAB

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has closed an inquiry against caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the graft watchdog told Dawn on Monday...
But in contrast to NAB’s official position, sources claimed that the file of the case against the caretaker PM was still “on the NAB chief’s table” since the executive board was incomplete following the departure of key officials
Archive |2023-09-26 11:25:03
Pink eye outbreak hits Punjab hard

LAHORE: The outbreak of pinkeye (conjunctivitis) continues to afflict Punjab, with state-run hospitals across the province reporting 500-600 patients, with Lahore topping the list among other districts...
The alarming surge in cases has had a noticeable impact, as evidenced by emerging reports indicating that the infection is affecting people of all age groups
Archive |2023-09-26 11:05:03
New Zealand eye Bangladesh series win ahead of World Cup

DHAKA: New Zealand wrap up preparations for the upcoming World Cup hoping to achieve a rare series win in Bangladesh in their third and final one-day match on Tuesday...
“When we came into the series, it was always a goal to win every match you play, and we certainly hope so,” Kiwi batsman Henry Nicholls told reporters in Dhaka on Monday
Archive |2023-09-26 11:05:09
SHC asks govt to cancel passports, CNICs of Hammad Siddiqui, two other POs

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday directed the ministries of foreign affairs and interior to cancel the passports and computerised national identity cards of three proclaimed offenders (POs) including Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Hammad Siddiqui...
A two-judge bench headed by Justice Mohammad Karim Khan Agha also sought a progress report by Oct 2 about their extradition as the three POs said to have fled the country
Archive |2023-09-26 07:45:02
Situationer: Is Canada becoming ‘the new Pakistan’ for India?

OTTAWA: Demonstrators gather in front of the High Commission of India, on Monday...
—Reuters THE revelation by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of ‘credible allegations’ that agents of the Indian government were behind the June 18 killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has sent shockwaves all around the globe, with Canada being the epicentre
Archive |2023-09-26 07:55:07
Imran still in Attock Jail despite orders to the contrary

• Legal team, jail officials at odds over ex-PM’s shifting to Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail • IHC reserves order on plea seeking in-camera proceedings of cipher case • Jail officials don’t allow PTI chief to be produced in court over ‘security concerns’TAXILA / ISLAMABAD: Despite directions from the Islamabad High Court, PTI Chairman Imran Khan was not shifted to Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail until late on Monday, mainly due to two reasons; security...
Archive |2023-09-26 16:55:29
After Imran Riaz’s return, LHC deems plea for recovery ineffective

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday deemed ineffective the plea filed for the recovery of television anchor Imran Riaz Khan after his return yesterday after being missing for over four months...
His arrest and disappearance — within days of the May 9 riots — and surprise appearance have shocked many, leaving questions as to where he was during the time that he had been ‘missing’
Archive |2023-09-26 18:55:00
Swedish police open arson case after mosque fire

Swedish police said on Tuesday that they were investigating whether a fire that reduced a mosque to rubble the previous day in central Sweden was arson...
“The investigation into the fire is continuing
Archive |2023-09-26 09:35:02
SC judge conveys his opinion on complaints against Justice Naqvi to CJP

ISLAMABAD: Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, a judge of the Supreme Court, on Monday forwarded to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa his opinion on a number of complaints moved against Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, another judge of the apex court...
In May, former CJP Umar Ata Bandial had sought the opinion of Justice Sardar Tariq Masood on complaints against Justice Naqvi
Archive |2023-09-26 11:05:05
Classes resume today as Karachi University teachers end strike

KARACHI: Academic activities at Karachi University (KU) would resume on Tuesday (today) after teachers’ representatives called off their strike on Monday evening following their successful negotiations with government officials...
Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) chairman Dr Tariq Rafi, SHEC secretary Moin Qureshi, and universities and boards secretary Noor Ahmed Samoo had invited the protesting teachers after the caretaker chief...
Archive |2023-09-26 15:55:02
‘Exceeding jurisdiction’: PML-N voices fury over interior minister’s remarks on Nawaz’s arrest upon return

The PML-N on Tuesday expressed anger over interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s remarks regarding PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif being arrested upon return, prompting the caretaker government to release a clarification...
The discourse comes as the elder Sharif prepares to return to Pakistan on October 21
Archive |2023-09-26 11:25:01
Former Unilever Pakistan CEO Shazia Syed makes it to Forbes list of top 100 executives in Middle East

KARACHI: Shazia Syed, former CEO of Unilever Pakistan who is currently leading the Unilever North Africa, Iraq, and Levant business, has been recognised as one of the prestigious Forbes Middle East Global Meets Local Top 100 2023...
According to a press release, the list explores how multinational corporations are effectively navigating the unique landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region while contributing to economic...