Web archive - September 1, 2024

Pakistan

Punjab Government announces electricity bill relief plan for consumers

CM Maryam Nawaz praised for delivering relief in challenging economic times, achieving what many deemed impossible.

World

Harris slams Trump’s disrespectful Arlington cemetery visit

VP weighed in after Trump took part in wreath-laying ceremony honouring 13 service members killed in Afghanistan

Pakistan

'Lack of communication, understanding,' reason for Dr Kaiser Bengali’s comments: Federal govt

Dr Kaiser Bengali, a member of three government committees, has stepped down from all positions.

Karachi

Gulshan-e-Iqbal, once a prime Karachi locality, now in ruins after rains

These areas fall under the jurisdiction of the town administration, says Mayor Murtaza Wahab

Sports

Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2025

Rising star Kimi Antonelli is first Italian rookie at Mercedes in 70 years steps up after Hamilton's move to Ferrari

Sports

Teresa Perales defies the odds again with dramatic Paralympic bronze

Spain’s Paralympic icon takes bronze in 50m backstroke and equals Michael Phelps' record with 28 medals

Pakistan

Dire need of dialogue between army and PTI: Raoof Hasan

PTI leader expresses optimism that the ongoing deadlock between PTI and the army will soon be resolved

Sports

Lukaku scores on debut as Napoli Stun Parm in Serie A

Anguissa and Lukaku scored in stoppage time, securing a 2-1 win and help Napoli move to fourth place

Sports

Major upset as Djokovic stumbles at US Open

As Djokovic exits, Tiafoe, Gauff, Fritz, and Sabalenka advance with Zverev and Ruud battling through intense matches

Pakistan

PM expresses satisfaction over inflation decline, Moody’s rating upgrade

Says government is committed to economic reforms and we are swiftly implementing the right-sizing policy