Younis wants to put new life in top order

LAHORE-Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has said there is a dire need to put a new life in the top order as it will help the team produce better results. “The top order’s performance has greater ‘significance’ for the team, as if it performs well, the entire […]

Pakistan face Proteas in first T20I today

LAHORE-Pakistan cricket team would be hoping to continue winning momentum against South Africa, when they take on the Proteas in the three-match T20I series, commencing from today (Thursday) here at the historical Gaddafi Stadium. The 2-0 whitewash against the visiting side shows that Pakistan are in top […]

Rupee gains 04 paisas against US dollar

ISLAMABAD -The exchange rate of Pakistani rupee strengthened by 04 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Wednesday and closed at Rs159.30 as compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs159.34. Meanwhile, according to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling rates of […]

Asian markets push higher as traders focus on recovery outlook

Hong Kong-Most Asian markets advanced again on Wednesday as investors ignored a stall in Wall Street’s rally, with eyes firmly on the long-term outlook for the global economy as lockdowns are eased and life slowly improves. Falling infections rates, growing vaccination programmes and the prospects of a huge […]

Nepra notifies Rs1.53 per unit increase for December 2020

ISLAMABAD-The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday increased power tariff by Rs1.5359 per unit on account of monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for December 2020. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on behalf of DISCOs had requested for permission to charge Rs1.8085 per unit […]

OGRA determines gas price at Rs644.84 per MMBTU on SNGPL network

ISLAMABAD-Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday ‘provisionally’ determined the gas price at Rs644.84 per MMBTU (Million British Thermal Unit) against each category of consumers on the network of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for the fiscal year 2020-21. Disposing of the SNGPL’s review petition for the […]

Biden raises economy, rights abuses in call with Chinese premier

In his first call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Joe Biden voiced his concerns about Hong Kong and Xinjiang and discussed a range of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic. During the phone conversation, Biden affirmed his priorities of protecting the American people’s security, prosperity, health […]

Biden forms China task force to meet growing challenges

US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense has established a China task force.  “We need to meet the growing challenges posed by China to keep peace and defend our interests in the Indo-Pacific and globally,” Biden told reporters during his first […]

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