Plan integrates climate resilience and green growth initiatives with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ISLAMABAD: The government plans to double agricultural exports to China and the Gulf region by 2035 by adopting climate?smart techniques under the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan, according to an official document. The plan integrates climate resilience and green growth initiatives…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association’s disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified ‘operational and logistical considerations’ by the BCCI, sparking debate. The Karnataka State Cricket…
Military exercises at Kura training ground in Kamchatka to continue through May 10 A missile launch is depicted here. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Test launches of missiles with nuclear capabilities began on Wednesday at the Kura training ground in Russia’s Kamchatka region. The exercises will continue through May 10, the regional government said in a statement….
Court warns jail superintendent can be produced by force if he fails to appear at next hearing Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned Adiala Jail Superintendent Sajid Baig, warning he could be produced by force if he fails to appear at the next hearing. The…
Finance minister discusses tax proposals, savings instruments, and regulatory reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held separate meetings with delegations of the Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) and the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) to discuss proposals for the federal budget 2026-27, according to official statements issued on Tuesday….
Alastair Cook fires brutal shot at Kevin Pietersen over ‘Jacob Bethell in IPL’ comment Former England captain Alastair Cook has once again taken a sharp dig at his former teammate Kevin Pietersen over the debate surrounding young batter Jacob Bethell and his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.The debate began after Cook suggested that Bethell…
Pakistani stars join Met Gala buzz by sharing creative AI-generated red carpet looks for Instagram As the Met Gala 2026 dominated social conversations in New York City, Pakistani celebrities joined the trend in creative and unexpected ways, showcasing AI-generated versions of their own red carpet looks. Pakistani stars took to Instagram to share their digitally…
PM says development came in response to requests from Pakistan, other countries, particularly Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump after Trump announced a pause in “Project Freedom”, an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress”…
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Tuesday, as investors reacted with caution to fresh economic data and shifting intra-day sentiment. Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 3.82% year-on-year (YoY) to over $4 billion in April, which weighed on investor confidence. Soon after the opening bell, the benchmark KSE-100 index lost over…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy (PTI Photo) All eyes are on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against table-toppers Punjab Kings, with head coach Daniel Vettori offering an encouraging update on the all-rounder’s availability.Reddy had missed SRH’s previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, raising concerns over his participation…