Security framework strengthened in Batagram on December 22, 2024To bolster the security framework at the district level, the District Coordination Committee (DCC), under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Khan, convened a high-level meeting. The session aimed to ensure the effective and timely implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) policies, following directives from the provincial government. The District Police Officer, Additional Deputy […]
Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test on December 21, 2024Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia’s squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. The two sides are locked […]
Guiu hat-trick powers Chelsea to rout of Shamrock Rovers on December 21, 2024Teenage striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 for their sixth straight Europa Conference League win on Thursday, advancing to the last 16 with maximum points. The 18-year-old Guiu took over as the competition’s leading scorer with six goals, two of which came in the win away to Astana last […]
Spurs survive Man Utd comeback to reach League Cup semi-finals on December 21, 2024Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008. The home side were cruising at 3-0 in the 54th minute of a captivating tie in London after two goals […]
Conquerors on top of points table of National Women’s One-Day Tournament on December 21, 2024The Conquerors emerged as the top contenders in the National Women’s One-Day Tournament 2024/25, finishing the league stage at the summit of the points table with 12 points from 8 matches. The team showcased dominance throughout the tournament, winning six matches and maintaining an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.699. Trailing closely behind were […]
Dias ruled out for up to four weeks as Man City suffer fresh blow on December 21, 2024Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue, compounding Pep Guardiola’s problems as he seeks to save the club’s season. The Portugal international missed all five matches in November with a calf problem but returned at the start of December and has been an ever-present […]
Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium to be completed in February on December 21, 2024Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhar Jehan has said that the construction work on Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, Peshawar will be completed by February 15 next year. He said that after completion, the stadium will be available for Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches and emphasized upon efforts to ensure PSL games […]
Rupee sheds six paisa against dollar on December 21, 2024The Pakistani rupee on Friday depreciated by six paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.41against the previous day’s closing of Rs 278.35. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 277.95 and […]
Gold price plunges by Rs2,000 per tola on December 21, 2024The price of gold in the country on Friday has seen a decline. According to local Sarafa Association and All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola in the country has decreased by Rs.2,000 to Rs.271,300, while the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs.1,715 to Rs.232,596. On […]
SBP records 8pc surge in retail payments, 9pc in digital payments on December 21, 2024The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, informed that retail payments grew by 8% in Pakistan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 (Q1FY25) while payments through digital channels witnessed 9% quarterly growth. The SBP has released its Quarterly Payment Systems Review for Q1 FY 25, highlighting significant strides in Pakistan’s journey toward a […]