Rupee sheds 9 paisa against dollar on November 21, 2024The Pakistani rupee on Wednesday depreciated 09 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.04 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 277.95. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 277.60 and […]
POL imports up by 1.68% to $5.11 bln in 4 months on November 21, 2024The petroleum group imports increased by 1.68 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the imports of the same months of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The imports of overall petroleum group during July-October (2024-25) stood at $5,113.616 million as against the imports of […]
CDNS achieves Rs 550 billion mark in annual savings target on November 21, 2024The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved a target of Rs 550 billion in fresh bonds and achieved 15 percent of the annual target for the current fiscal year, from July 1 to November 15th. The CDNS has set an annual target of Rs 1650 billion for the current Fiscal Year, 2024-25, which […]
OGDCL accelerates tight gas exploration in Indus Basin on November 21, 2024The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s industry leader in exploration and production (E&P), is making significant strides in the development of the country’s unconventional hydrocarbon resources. This follows incentives introduced by government under the new tight gas policy in 2024, which offers a 40% premium over the 2012 policy price to promote […]
Bellamy defies ‘lunatic’ reputation to inspire Wales revival on November 21, 2024Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Craig Bellamy is finally changing perceptions over his volatile personality after leading Wales to Nations League promotion in his first managerial role. Bellamy had a well-earned reputation as a trouble-maker during a colourful playing career that featured almost as many controversial moments as goals for the forward. The notorious […]
‘No controversy’ around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test on November 21, 2024France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday there is “no controversy” regarding Gregory Alldritt’s absence from the team to face Argentina this week. No 8 Alldritt, who captained the side during this year’s Six Nations, is replaced in the starting lineup for Friday’s game in Paris by Charles Ollivon. “Team changes don’t fall from […]
‘Sport will have the last word’ as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan on November 21, 2024The only certainty about this year’s World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is that a Hyundai driver will take the title but whether that is Thierry Neuville or Ott Tanak remains to be seen. The bespectacled Belgian Neuville is the favourite as he holds a 25-point lead going into this […]
Sports legends extend support to Pakistan Blind Cricket Team ahead of world cup on November 21, 2024Renowned sports figures Jahangir Khan and Islahuddin Siddiqui have expressed their best wishes for the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team as the country hosts the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. Both legends highlighted the importance of supporting the visually impaired athletes who continue to bring pride to the nation. Squash icon Jahangir Khan lauded the […]
Sri Lanka A ahead after Pakistan Shaheens fightback on November 21, 2024Sri Lanka A were 180 runs ahead in their second innings after they had managed 157-4 in 45.2 overs by close of play on day three in the second four-dayer against Pakistan Shaheens at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After Sri Lanka earned a 23-run first-innings lead, they slipped to 46-4 in 15 overs […]
Pakistani trio moves in Int’l Squash Championship semis on November 21, 2024Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal, Noor Zaman and M Ashab Irfan have moved in the semifinals of the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday. Nasir will face Ibrahim Elkabbani of Egypt while Noor will play Ashab in the semifinals of the International Squash Championship on Thursday. Meanwhile […]