Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. REUTERS The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region…
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Navoiy Region Governor Normat Tursunov and his delegation to discuss avenues for strengthening cooperation in trade, industry, and…
Despite Saim Ayub’s fighting 54, Hyderabad Kingsmen managed only a modest 129 against Peshawar Zalmi in a high-pressure HBL Pakistan Super League final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Peshawar Zalmi, eyeing a second PSL title, won the toss and opted to field — a decision that paid early dividends as in-form Maaz Sadaqat fell…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday rushed to allow donkey meat export to a Chinese company that had announced it would wind up its operations due to inordinate delays, and warned other Chinese investors to think before investing in the country. The issue was resolved only after the Prime Minister’s Office intervened on Friday. That triggered a…
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ayman Safadi on Sunday spoke with FM Ishaq Dar and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and continued efforts for peace. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on efforts to promote peace and stability in the…
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is set to cut about 10% of its spending – including hiring freezes and reductions in short term staff – after the US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time, according to classified WTO documents seen by Reuters. The watchdog…
Napoli and Como cancel each other out in a frustrating stalemate. Photo: AFP/FILE MILAN: Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in the…
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports Workers remove a coffin with a body from temporary graves and prepare for transport for a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh…
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…
Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring Arsenal’s second goal. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s side demolished woeful Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz at the…