LONDON: Holders New Zealand are in danger of being eliminated from the Women’s T20 World Cup after a surprise five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The White Ferns lost against the West Indies in their first match and Sri Lanka condemned them to a second loss with two balls to spare in Southampton. New…
MILAN: Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan’s bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time European champions on Monday. Italian media report that Amorim will be paid a net annual salary of 3.5 million euros ($4.06 million) over his two-year deal as he bids to improve the fortunes of one of Europe’s most…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could improve economic projections for 2027 after the end of the Iran war, but it is still too early to revise the budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters, hours after the US and Iran signed a deal to end the fighting. Damaged energy infrastructure meant supply chains would take time to return…
Spain failed to find back of the net against spirited Cape Verde. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the “grief” of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition. It was a familiar story…
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka of the United States will play in the 126th US Open after withdrawing for last week’s PGA Canadian Open with left hand nerve issues. Photo: AFP TEXAS: Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week’s US Open after withdrawing from last week’s PGA Canadian Open…
Both leaders discuss budget, Sindh projects and political matters during meeting in Islamabad PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday agreed to maintain close collaboration between federal and provincial institutions to…
Petroleum Division seeks higher price for diversion of local gas from CNG stations to LNG plants ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers are likely to face a tariff increase of up to Rs1 per unit because of diversion of locally produced gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power plants amid the US-Iran war. Sources told The Express Tribune…
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support China on Wednesday announced it would offer humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon, as the US and Iran move to end the war by signing a peace deal later this week. “China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster” caused by…
Says government has made every possible effort to provide relief to the public through the budget Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of women parliamentarians belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government had presented a people-friendly budget despite difficult economic…
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index posting a marginal gain as investors paused for breath after the market’s recent record-breaking rally. The benchmark index settled at 180,511.02…