Gold bars are seen at the Austrian gold and silver separation plant “Oegussa” in Vienna, Austria, March 18, 2016. — Reuters To help provide debt relief to low-income countries devastated by climate-related disasters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should sell 4% of its gold, study suggests, as climate finance dominates first discussions of the COP29 … Read more
Big picture: The year India adopted T20 In a fickle and unpredictable format, India had arguably the best year for a team, winning 23 of their 25 T20Is in 2024. This was also the year they truly embraced the format, abandoning their focus-driven approach. safety with the bat to play. Offensive and modern T20 cricket. … Read more
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif meets London Police at the Pakistan High Commission in London, UK on November 14, 2024. — APP The minister meets London police at the Pakistan High Commission. According to him, three to four individuals harassed and threatened him. “London police should use CCTV to track down individuals.” Defense Minister Khawaja Asif … Read more
It may not get much praise, but Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s stunning Ancient Rome, may be as good a film as we thought it would be. Written by David Scarpa (“Napoleon”) and directed by Scott (who, at 86, has not lost his touch for the peacock-fest of bloodthirsty audiences), the film is … Read more
Paris — Security forces were on alert Thursday in Paris ahead of a soccer match between the French national soccer team and the visiting Israeli team. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged demonstrations in the city on Wednesday evening, and there are fears of a possible repeat of last week’s violence and Anti-Semitic attacks on Israeli football fans … Read more
Logo of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) visible on a wall. — APPLICATION/File Nepra initially asked KE to submit data in May 2024 KE requested an extension and failed to meet the standards. The company says it is in close coordination with Nepra on this issue. ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority … Read more
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen inside the headquarters in Washington, United States, October 9, 2016. — Reuters Potential delay linked to Saudi Arabia conditions on the Reko Diq project. Sources suggest Pakistan has a backup plan if Saudi oil facilities shut down. The IMF mission discusses external financing in the context of economic … Read more
A representative image showing electricity pylons on March 30, 2022. — Reuters Energy sector reforms face economic hurdles: Awais Leghari. The country is still grappling with the consequences of past IPP contracts, he adds. He deplores the financial burden weighing on the system due to net billing system. ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari … Read more
A stockbroker looks at a computer during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi, July 31, 2023. — AFP Stocks hit a new all-time high above the 94,200 mark on Thursday amid high expectations of a soft landing for the economy, following reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) would … Read more
Last week I made the case that Matt Eberflus should be the next fired head coach. Sunday, its Chicago Bear came out and lost, 19-3, to the lowly New England Patriots. This was the easiest remaining opponent on the Bears’ schedule, and firing Shane Waldron won’t fix everything. So our friends in the Windy City … Read more