The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director…
Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on March 9, 2026. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during US-Israeli strikes….
Lin Yu-ting wins bronze at the Asian Elite Championships in Ulaanbaatar. Photo: AFP/FILE TAIPEI: Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting’s coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics. Lin, who won gold at 57kg at the 2024 Games,…
LAHORE: A major relief is expected for millions of Christian families in Punjab as the government moves to reform century-old family laws governing the community. After 153 years, key amendments have been proposed to the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, addressing long-standing issues faced by the Christian community, particularly difficulties in marriage registration under the…
Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. LOS ANGELES: Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said was a record-setting first week of local presales, underscoring strong early demand for a Games that must rely heavily on private revenue.LA28 said it sold more tickets…
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks. “The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and…
Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season. Photo: AFP/FILE LIVERPOOL: Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday.The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for…
PM, CDF discuss mediation efforts Capital under unprecedented security lockdown Islamabad dialogue being closely US imposed new sanctions on Iran . PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the United States and Iran arrive in…
Max Verstappen’s future comes under scrutiny as long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren….
LONDON: South Africa’s Lions have parted ways with all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel after he departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game, leaving them to field with 10 players in a tight contest against the Titans which they lost.Swanepoel had signed a contract with Worcestershire in the English County season and left…