Naphtha plant faces Chinese financing delays as FPCCI pushes for capital infusion KARACHI: Pakistan cannot transform its export mix to China without targeted investment in value-added production, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Senior Vice President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon has said during a meeting with Consul General Shahzad Ahmed in Shanghai, according…
. MADINA: Pre-Hajj flight operations are in full swing as 2,687 intending pilgrims from Pakistan arrived in Madina, marking a steady flow of arrivals ahead of the annual pilgrimage. A grand reception was held, flowers were showered, and gifts were presented, while traditional Saudi welcome songs accompanied by the rhythmic beats of the duff created…
ISLAMABAD: Judicial work at key courts in the federal capital faced disruption on Monday and into Tuesday amid security-related restrictions as the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended proceedings. However, the Supreme Court continued functioning and highlighted its ability to conduct hearings through digital means. According to a notification, the decision…
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists including a ringleader during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu district on Monday. The operation took place a day after unknown terrorists killed two Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel in the Karam Garhi area of the district. According to the military’s media wingthe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)forces…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly session, which was scheduled to be held in the usual premises, will now take place at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3pm. The move marks a rare and unprecedented step in the history of the K-P Assembly, aimed at bringing parliamentary proceedings closer to the…
Ex-SL T20 skipper Dasun Shanaka rates Pakistan among top contenders for ICC Champions Trophy. PHOTO: REUTERS Following a comprehensive review of the recent contractual developments involving Dasun Shanaka and the Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued its final determination regarding the player’s eligibility for future editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa. Both leaders expressed hope for progress in the anticipated IranUS talks expected to be hosted in Islamabad. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions…
A doping control official attends the women’s semifinal ice hockey game played between Canada and Russia on Feb. 19, 2018, at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea.PHOTO: REUTERS MUMBAI: India has been elevated to a list of nations including Russia where there is an “extremely high” risk of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit…
Round 2 negotiations likely tomorrow JD Vance departs for Pakistan today Iran has yet to make a final call Trump c Security personnel stand guard on Zero Point bridge in the federal capital amid heightened vigilance ahead of the second round of US-Iran talks. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set the stage for a high-stakes…
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem after qualifying. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Formula One’s governing body has hailed drivers for their ‘invaluable’ input ahead of a teams meeting on Monday that will put forward proposed rule changes to improve racing. The sport has undergone the biggest change in decades on the chassis and engine with new power…