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South Africa’s early election results see ANC lose majority, DA and MK perform well

MIDLAND: The African National Congress appeared poised on Thursday to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, according to some election results, as South African voters punished the former liberation movement after years of national decline. While Nelson Mandela’s party looked likely to remain the biggest political force, such a result would push it into a coalition with other parties, the first time it would share power in the country’s post-apartheid history. With results from 29.5% of polling stations, the ANC’s share of the vote in Wednesday’s election stood at 42.5%. He won 57.5% of the vote

April 23, 2024

Strong corporate results send PSX on a roll

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday rose to a fresh record high during the corporate earnings season, fueled by strong economic results and expectations ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) monetary policy announcement on April 29. In the morning, trading started at an intraday low of 70,882.44 points, but soon the KSE-100 index recovered and moved higher. The positive momentum was attributed to the government’s discussions on the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the stability of the rupee amid foreign capital inflows and the upcoming talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new loan

April 14, 2024

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When is the ideal time to exercise for best results?

The study shows that evening exercise gives the best result. — Pexels A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia has revealed a surprising health benefit of evening exercise after 6pm than sweating in the morning. The study looked at the impact of exercise routines and health outcomes of 30,000 obese people aged 62-88 over eight years, aiming to answer the age-old question of whether the time of day you exercise makes a difference to health your; The study revealed that obese people who exercised after 6pm had a 61% lower risk of death and

March 17, 2024

Putin wins record landslide in Russian election, results show

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet victory in Russia’s election on Sunday, consolidating his power, although thousands of opponents protested at noon at polling stations and the United States said the vote was neither free nor fair. For Putin, a former KGB lieutenant colonel who first came to power in 1999, the result is meant to underscore to the West that its leaders will have to count on a bold Russia, whether in war or peace, for many more years to come. years. . The early result means Putin, 71, will easily secure another six-year term that would see

February 27, 2024

The WTO meeting seeks modest results

Efforts are becoming more difficult amid signs that the global economy is fragmenting into separate blocs. Photo: REUTERS ABU DHABI: Trade ministers from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization meeting aimed at setting new global trade rules, but its head, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and his representatives tried to temper expectations. The nearly 30-year-old global watchdog, whose rules govern 75 percent of global trade, has been trying to forge deals by consensus, but such efforts are becoming more difficult amid signs that the global economy is fragmenting into separate blocs. “Let’s not pretend that

February 10, 2024

Stocks fall on delayed poll results

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was rocked on Friday by an unusual delay in the announcement of election results and growing political uncertainty, sending the KSE-100 index down 1,200 points and deterring investors from building their portfolios. Uncertainty gripped the market as the initial, unofficial results of the general election fell short of some surveys and pre-poll forecasts. In the morning, immediately after the start of trading, the index took a sharp dive, losing more than 2,000 points in the first few minutes. However, the market rallied quickly and recovered more than half of its losses before midday. In

February 9, 2024

UK worried about electoral irregularities, delays in reporting results

Former British Prime Minister and newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Cameron walks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, November 13, 2023. — Reuters LONDON: The British government said it was concerned “about the fairness and non-disclosure of the election” held on February 8. In a statement as the final tally was yet to be announced, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said the UK and Pakistan enjoy a close and long-standing relationship, underpinned by strong bonds between our people. He praised voters but said: “We regret that not all parties were formally allowed to contest the election and that legal

December 3, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP leads in three out of four poll results

Modi remains popular after a decade in power, with polls pointing to a win next year Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during the presentation ceremony at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India — Reuters India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in regional polls on Sunday, leading in three out of four states, namely Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, along with the southern state of Telangana. The results show a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party ahead of general elections,

November 28, 2023