Used iPhones now valued between $95 and $295. Samsung Galaxy phones valued $40 to $255. Rates aim to reflect global resale prices: officials. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated customs values for old and used mobile phones imported into the country. The revision is expected…
MOSCOW: Russia said it will hold security talks with the U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday, but warned after a late-night meeting between President Vladimir Putin and three U.S. envoys that a durable peace would not be possible unless territorial issues were resolved. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks, which began…
Amazon is planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming some 30,000 corporate workers, according to two people familiar with the matter. The company in October cut some 14,000 white-collar jobs, about half of the 30,000 target first reported by Reuters. The total this time is…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has begun accepting applications for real estate ownership by non-Saudis following the implementation of the Regulation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The Saudi Real Estate General Authority announced the move, confirming that the regulation has officially entered into force within the Kingdom’s legislative framework. Applications will be accepted exclusively through…
Germany has launched an online facility for family visas for Pakistani nationals, allowing applicants to submit their applications through the newly introduced “Consular Services Portal”. According to details, the German Embassy in Pakistan has formally announced the launch of the online Consular Services Portal to further streamline the family reunification visa process. In a statement…
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to record levels on Friday, January 23, following a sharp rally in the international bullion market, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa, Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The price of gold per tola jumped by Rs9,100 to Rs514,662, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, starting on 29 January. The series will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from 29 January to 1 February. The games will start at 4pm PKT with the coin toss set to take place at…
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has finally addressed the growing speculation surrounding his potential omission from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, insisting that missing out would be disappointing but not the end of his career. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to announce the final squad for the global event, but several reports…
ISLAMABAD: Two members of the National Assembly belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Iqbal Afridi and Khurram Shahzad Virk, were involved in a heated altercation at Parliament House. The incident, which was caught on camera, and the video quickly went viral on social media, took place near Gate No. 1 of the Parliament. The two lawmakers…
Pakistan’s premier left-arm fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who got injured during BBL 2026, has been declared fit after successfully passing his fitness test ahead of T20I series against Australia and upcoming T20I World Cup . As per details, the test, conducted in Lahore, confirmed that Shaheen Shah Afridi is now fully fit. Sources indicate…