Srinagar: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has called upon the United Nations to resolve the Kashmir dispute by implementing its resolutions, including the historic January 5, 1949 resolution, which guarantees the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas, in a statement issued in Srinagar, said the…
Islamabad: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter has appealed to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to resolve the Kashmir dispute by granting Kashmiris their right to self-determination, as per UN resolutions. According to Kashmir Media Service, in a memorandum submitted to the UN office in Islamabad on the occasion of…
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) delivered a standout performance today as the benchmark index surged to a fresh all-time high and closed at a record level of 182,408 points, firmly holding above the 182,000 mark. Investor confidence remained strong throughout the session, keeping momentum decisively on the upside. During the day, the index touched an intraday…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday inaugurated speed breeding facilities for wheat and pulses at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, a move aimed at accelerating crop improvement and addressing food security challenges, according to an official statement. The speed breeding technology enables crops to be…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday blocked US photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defence specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. In an order released by the White House, Trump said HieFo was “controlled by a citizen of the People’s Republic of China” and that…
Gold prices recorded a sharp increase on Monday, rising in both international and domestic markets following a strong jump in global rates. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $92 per ounce to reach $4,424 per ounce. The surge was reflected in local bullion markets, where the price of 24-carat gold…
HOUSTON: A day after President Nicolas Maduro said Venezuela was open to negotiating a deal with the United States to combat drug trafficking, an allegation for which US President Donald Trump has provided no evidence, the US military carried out a large-scale air strike on Venezuela and captured President Maduro on Saturday. The developments have…
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman released by IPL franchise. Dhaka wants team’s T20 World Cup matches to be held in Sri Lanka. Dignity, security of our cricketers are our top priorities: BCB chief. DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said that its national side will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup…
Israr Khattak won the world-class BYD Karachi Marathon, completing the full 42.1-kilometre race in 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 58 seconds. The marathon started from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park and saw participation from thousands of runners, including women and children. Participants ran from Sea View to the Golf Club before returning to Nishan-e-Pakistan along the designated route….
Dhaka orders suspension of IPL coverage with immediate effect. Statement cites Mustafizur Rehman’s release by IPL franchise. Decision made in public interest, via relevant approval: statement. Marking another major escalation between Bangladesh and India, the former has ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), India Today reported on Monday. The tournament-related…