PSB boosts sports fund

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has approved a comprehensive Investment Policy for the Pakistan Sports Endowment Fund, marking a significant step towards ensuring sustainable financial support for sportspersons across the country. The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting of the PSB. Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada presented the policy which was unanimously…

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Pragmatism takes center stage at China’s ‘two sessions’

Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int’l issues China finds itself amidst a pivotal week in its national political calendar as the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic coincides with the convening of the National People’s Congress, an annual gathering that serves as the premier platform for…

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Chalmers targets Olympic gold

The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title Kyle Chalmers surges to 100m freestyle gold, setting sights on Olympic relay glory in 2028. Photo: REUTERS/FILE SYDNEY: Kyle Chalmers mowed down his rivals to take the 100 metres freestyle crown at the Australian Open swimming championships on Monday before revealing his desire to finally…

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Army top brass condemns attacks on Saudi facilities, warns of serious repercussions

Warns that such unwarranted aggression could undermine ongoing peaceful efforts, conducive environment for dialogue The military leadership on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial complexes, terming them an “unnecessary escalation” that threatened to spoil mediation efforts to bring the Mideast crisis to an end. Iran earlier attacked ​a…

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ESG funds proposed to draw investment

It will allow investors to earn returns while supporting businesses and projects that meet certain standards ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed the launch of environmental, social and governance (ESG) mutual funds to promote sustainable investment and offer new opportunities to investors. The proposed ESG funds will allow investors to…

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the story you haven’t been told

PUBLISHED March 09, 2025 KARACHI: I sat in the clinic’s waiting room staring at the walls. Fear and anxiety crept in but I was ready to seek help. This moment came after a long struggle with concentration and self-discipline. What I accepted as a character flaw got a new name when a friend shared a…

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NDMA issues heatwave alert for Sindh, south Punjab from April 11

Residents advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during peak daytime hours ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued a heat alert for various districts in Sindh and Punjab, warning of potentially severe temperatures starting from April 11. The authority said that districts likely to be impacted include Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, and the surrounding…

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Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA

Defence minister cites capacity payments in long-standing agreements with independent power producers Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking at the National Assembly. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government’s revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must…

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Fuel supply stable, retail data lags

Cabinet told diesel stocks provide 25 days cover as Ogra dashboard faces reporting shortfall ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices met on Monday under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and RevenueMuhammad Aurangzeb to review the petroleum supply situation and market conditions following the recent price adjustment, according to a statement…

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