KARACHI: For a regular commuter travelling in their car, getting stuck in an endless gridlock could indicate reaching class late or missing an important meeting. However, for the devastated families rushing a sick or injured patient in an ambulance, not reaching the hospital in time could mean losing their loved one forever. For instance, Farhan, … Read more
DHAKA: Thousands of students rallied in Bangladesh on Thursday to mark the one-month anniversary of the fall of long-serving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after deadly protests. Students, teachers and families of those killed in the unrest joined the “March for Martyrs” carrying the national flag and chanting slogans such as “Blood of the martyrs is our … Read more
A mosque is seen illuminated ahead of Eid Milad ul Nabi in Rawalpindi, November 29, 2017. — Reuters The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced that the crescent for Rabi ul Awwal of 1446 Hijri was not sighted in the country, therefore, the Islamic month will commence from September 6 (Friday). The announcement came after … Read more
Pakistan´s captain Shan Masood reacts after dropping a catch during the third day of the second and last Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on September 1, 2024. — AFP Pakistan fell to their worst Test ranking in nearly six decades on Wednesday, the International Cricket Council … Read more
There are several anticipated films coming out this fall, including “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Transformers One” and “Wicked.” Fandango’s managing editor, Erik Davis, joins “CBS Mornings” with his must-see movie picks.
Ian McKellen recently told Saga Magazine (via The Standard) that he experienced “agonizing” pain in the aftermath of his fall in June during a performance of “Player Kings” at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. The actor was playing John Falstaff when he fell offstage during a battle scene. McKellen tripped on a newspaper and … Read more
In local markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola fell by Rs500, dropping to Rs246,000 from Rs246,500. This decrease reflects the significant drop in the international bullion market, where gold prices declined by $17 to settle at $2,400 per ounce. This decline followed a previous decrease of $16, which had brought the price down … Read more
LAHORE: Cement sales dropped 6.81% as they remained at 3.010 million tons in July 2024 compared to 3.230 million tons in the same month of last year. According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement sales of the industry were 2.463 million tons in July, down 11.41% from 2.780 million … Read more