Funds will be utilized for two separate projects in the Balochistan province The World Bank has approved a $194 million loan for Pakistan. According to the World Bank, the funds will be utilized for two separate projects in the Balochistan province, focusing on improving educational opportunities for children and strengthening water security. World Bank Country…
Nothing will ever come close to the tension and drama of Ben Stokes’ epic Headingley miracle in the Ashes in 2019. But, in terms of a pure run chase, England’s pursuit of 371 to win the first Test against India on the same ground is right up there with the very best I have seen. Special…
England are just two games from making it back-to-back European Under-21 Championship triumphs. Lee Carsley’s side, who won the tournament in 2023, face the Netherlands in the semi-final of this year’s competition on Wednesday (17:00 BST). Germany play France in the other semi at 20:00. But how important is winning the competition? What do the…
Chelsea have navigated extreme heat, weather warnings and given debuts to four players in reaching the knockout stages of the Club World Cup. The Blues have earned £28m thus far and will soon cover the £30m fee paid to sign striker Liam Delap from Ipswich earlier this month. The new striker has impressed with a…
Oil prices have hit their lowest in two weeks after Israel agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran. But business leaders at a key economic meeting in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin find themselves troubled by the state of the global economy, and the prospect for meaningful growth….
When he isn’t preaching the word of God, Reverend Joo Yeong-bong is raising dogs for slaughter. Business is not going well though. In fact, it’s on the brink of becoming illegal. “Since last summer we’ve been trying to sell our dogs, but the traders just keep hesitating,” Mr Joo, 60, tells the BBC. “Not a…
A journalist has won her case against Australia’s national broadcaster, with a court ruling she was unfairly sacked over a social media post about the war in Gaza. Antoinette Lattouf said the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) cut short her stint as a fill-in radio presenter in December 2023 due to her political views, her race…
Aboard Air Force One en route to the Nato summit in the Netherlands, Trump shared a personal text message from a somewhat unlikely source. It was sent by Nato boss Mark Rutte who praised the American president for what he had accomplished in using US bombers to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. “Congratulations and thank you…
The premier urged dialogue for de-escalation as both leaders stressed the need for unity in the Muslim Ummah Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled support during the recent Middle East crisis, as Tehran and Tel Aviv agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. The appreciation came during a telephonic conversation with…
PIA had temporarily suspended flights late on Monday due to rising tensions in the region Pakistan has resumed flight operations to the Gulf region after the reopening of airspace over Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, aviation sources confirmed on Tuesday. This development came after Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran through talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
