Web archive - October 14, 2021

World

India threatens 'surgical strikes' under cover of false flag terror activity in IIOJK

Indian home minister cautions that more such strikes would be invited by Pakistan should it choose to transgress

World

Blast kills Taliban local police chief, wounds 11 in Afghanistan

The blast happened in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, says an official from the group

Business

Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $31m to $19.1b

Central bank gives no reason for the drop

Cricket

Harbhajan Singh takes a dig at Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar ahead of T20 World Cup

Pakistan will face India on October 24 in Dubai

Business

Oil prices climb on upgrade to IEA demand forecast

Top oil producer Saudi Arabia dismisses calls for additional OPEC+ supply

Pakistan

Court indicts Zahir Jaffer, parents

Prime accused admits to committing the murder

Pakistan, World

India urged to resume dialogue with Pakistan 'amid threat of regional isolation'

Describing China as the most significant challenge, experts urge Modi govt to reset ties with regional powers

Sports

Beijing Games ready for Olympia flame

Protests and calls for boycotts over hosts China’s human rights record have marred the run-up to Feb 4-20 event

Sports

FIFA chief raises prospect of Israeli World Cup bid

PM Bennett's office says Infantino floated the idea for Middle Eastern country to co-host 2030 event during a meeting

Pakistan

'Wanted' terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO

ISPR says Arifullah got killed during exchange of fire