IMF board is likely to take up Pakistan-related matters in an important meeting scheduled for Friday 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 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to receive $200 million under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability…
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry ISLAMABAD: The Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority (CCRA) plans to spend Rs200 million on the renovation of its building after taking over possession of the property housing the defunct Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy Technologies from the Ministry of Science and Technology. It…
The possibility of Babar Azam returning as T20 captain has been ruled out. Photo: PCB KARACHI: The possibility of Babar Azam returning as T20 captain has been ruled out. According to board sources, no such proposal is currently under discussion, and the focus remains on giving opportunities to new talent in modern cricket. According to…
Ashwin recalls moment when R Ashwin annoyned him Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed a fascinating story from the early days of his career, recalling how his over-the-top celebration after dismissing MS Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy once left the former India captain visibly annoyed.Speaking on JioStar’s The Ravichandran Ashwin Experience, the recently retired off-spinner reflected on…
Labour lost support in areas including traditional strongholds of central, northern England, some parts of London Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to fight on to deliver on his promise to bring “change”…
HEC officials say formal monitoring system introduced to curb drug use and smoking in institutions ISLAMABAD: A worrying rise in alleged drug-related cases was reported in universities across Pakistan, with 365 cases recorded in 58 higher education institutions during 2025, including 10 involving support staff. According to documents obtained by The Express Tribune, the highest…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a $23 million increase in its foreign exchange reserves during the week ended April 30, 2026, which reached $15.85 billion. The country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21.29 billion, of which commercial banks held net reserves of $5.44 billion. Furthermore, the rupee saw a marginal gain…
Why Ahmedabad Landed IPL 2026 Final Over Bengaluru A big reason why Ahmedabad is hosting the IPL 2026 final on May 31, and not Bengaluru or any other city, as the city is set to host a key meeting of the International Cricket Council in the city around that time, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has…
Harry Potter TV series adds microchips to props after thefts, with cast and crew warned of strict penalties The makers of the new Harry Potter spin-off series have reportedly begun microchipping props in an effort to stop cast and crew members from stealing items from the set, especially valuable broomsticks. According to reports, warning notices…
He seeks to secure return of 20 Iranian seafarers also aboard vessels near Singaporean waters Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (R) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said he has requested Singapore’s assistance in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of detained seafarers. In a post on…