Former Formula 1 driver and senior FIA steward Derek Warwick has been suspended from officiating at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix due to unauthorised media comments made about Max Verstappen’s recent penalty in Spain. The governing body announced on Friday that Warwick would be replaced by Brazilian Enrique Bernoldi, who will officiate remotely from the…
US President Donald Trump approved Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel, capping a tumultuous 18-month effort by the companies that survived union opposition and two national security reviews. Trump signed an executive order saying the tie-up could move forward if the companies sign an agreement with the Treasury Department resolving national security concerns…
Model and actress Merub Ali’s recent photoshoot has gone viral on social media, marking her first public appearance on Instagram following the end of her engagement with singer Asim Azhar. The former couple announced their separation earlier this week through an Instagram story posted by Azhar. The singer said the decision had been made after…
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver increases to Rs3,787 The price of gold in Pakistan and globally steadily continued to witness an upward trend. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola saw an increase of Rs1,500 on Saturday to reach Rs363,000. Similarly, the price…
South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. But it was an edgy finish as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord’s…
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petrol and diesel are estimated to increase by about Re1 and Rs5 per litre, respectively, for the next fortnight ending June 30, owing to higher international market prices. Based on existing tax rates, informed sources said the ex-depot price of petrol was estimated to go up by about Re1 per litre depending on…
Members of Canada’s Sikh community, who were warned by police that their lives were at risk and allege the Indian government is responsible for the threat, are incensed by Ottawa’s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Modi, although India is not a G7 member, to…
The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year, league chief Adi K Mishra told Reuters. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting…
KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen its squad ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, Pakistan’s women’s football team is set to include more diaspora players in the squad, sources familiar with the selection process told Geo. The decision reflects the management’s push to field a more competitive side in the upcoming tournament. The…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to raise the cash withdrawal threshold for non-filers to Rs75,000 from Rs50,000, aiming to provide relief to middle-income bank users, The News reported on Saturday. Under revised budget proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, withdrawals exceeding the new limit will be subject to a higher 0.8% advance tax, up from 0.6%…
