KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan rose sharply in December, led by inflows from Saudi Arabia, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The inflows provided crucial support to foreign exchange reserves and the country’s balance of payments. Remittances remain a key source of hard currency for Pakistan. They have […]
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NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three matches of the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Varma underwent testicular surgery in Rajkot on Wednesday. Doctors have advised him to rest. The board said a decision on his
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Saudi officials held talks on expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries, the Press Information Department (PID) said Friday. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing partnership across political, security, and economic domains, reinforced by deep religious and cultural ties. The two nations regularly engage at high levels on regional and global
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WEB DESK: Former Ranji Trophy cricketer Lalram Rota, 38, collapsed on the field and died during a local cricket match in Mizoram, India. According to Indian media reports, Rota complained of chest pain while returning to the pavilion after completing his batting. Moments later, he lost consciousness and fell to the ground. The incident occurred
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ISLAMABAD: Reports claiming the death of renowned Sufi singer Abida Parveen have been strongly denied by her family. Her daughter confirmed that Parveen is in good health and that all death rumors are completely false. “My mother is perfectly fine,” her daughter said. “Fans are being misled with false news about her passing. We urge
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QUETTA: The 21st meeting of Balochistan’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved several major social and economic initiatives. The cabinet expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Pakistan’s support in launching communications and education projects in the province. Balochistan Electric Bike Scheme The cabinet approved an electric bike scheme aimed at students, working
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QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly member Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman has criticised the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks about using fuel savings to build highways in Balochistan during his visit to Quetta. In an interview, he said such statements amount to an insult to the people of the province. He said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has
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QUETTA: As winter intensifies in Quetta, demand for warm blankets has risen sharply. Iranian-made blankets have emerged as the top choice for city residents. Traders say the drop in temperatures has pushed buyers into markets earlier than usual. Shops in key commercial areas are seeing steady footfall. Muhammad Jameel, a blanket trader at Mizan Chowk’s
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LASBILA:Residents and community leaders in Winder city are sounding the alarm over numerous illegal LPG gas filling stations operating without safeguards, warning of a potential catastrophe in waiting. These unlicensed outlets, reportedly running in busy markets and residential neighborhoods, are refilling domestic cylinders openly while lacking fundamental safety infrastructure. According to locals, most of these
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NOKUNDI: A tragic road accident near Nokundi in Balochistan’s Chagai district on Thursday claimed the lives of at least two Afghan nationals and left four others seriously injured. The incident occurred when a Toyota vehicle overturned following a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control on the remote highway. According to police, the accident
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