Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman Minister of State and Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bilal bin Saqib calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the early and full operationalisation of an effective, internationally…
Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG’s goals against Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title….
LONDON: FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year’s tournament reflected…
At least 40 people-including women, children, elderly citizens-were injured during April after being by stray bullets KARACHI: The unchecked use of firearms in the city continues to endanger citizens’ lives, with people feeling unsafe both on the streets and even inside their homes due to bullets fired from unknown directions. According to a report, at…
Arsenal are three points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners can go six points clear of their in-form…
Oscar Piastri tells a Miami press conference that Formula One rules need a fundamental overhaul. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Formula One’s drivers on Thursday welcomed rules tweaks made on safety grounds, but warned that more was needed to improve the racing at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. Speaking at an official news conference, most drivers said…
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour Says children around the world continue to die at an alarming rate, with 5.6 million deaths recorded last year. PHOTO: FILE Four in every ten children aged between 12 and 36 months living in high-risk areas across seven cities in…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $730 million during the week ended April 24, 2026, supported primarily by Eurobond proceeds. According to data released on Thursday, the SBP’s reserves climbed to $15.83 billion, reflecting an improvement in the country’s external liquidity position after recent pressure when…
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being The National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) confirmed two new cases of wild poliovirus in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. The cases were reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, where access constraints continue to aid poliovirus transmission, posing a continued…
LAHORE: Passenger traffic has sharply declined at airports across Pakistan amid rising IranUS tensions and surging jet fuel prices, with aviation activity at Allama Iqbal International Airport reduced to a trickle, limited largely to Hajj pilgrims and a small number of essential travellers. Despite a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East, the fallout has continued…