The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination for a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) amounting to Rs2.8 billion in favour of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). The committee was informed that the FDI remained a key national programme…
Morgan Gibbs-White scored the winner for Nottingham Forest. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals. Leading 3-1 from the quarter-final first leg, Unai Emery’s team swatted aside Bologna with a 4-0 victory at Villa Park….
Service Long March targets $100m exports as Pakistan becomes fifth-largest tyre exporter to US Between the years 2013 and 2021, the Chinese investment increased six-and-a-half times to $6.1b but the US investment dropped three-fourths to $1.5b, said the BOI secretary. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with Jin…
State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File WASHINGTON: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said that Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than anticipated at the beginning of the fiscal year, according to a statement by the central bank on Saturday. While noting that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has…
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…
Iran warns it seeks no attack but vows stronger response if targeted again, spokesperson says US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a…
Murals and banners long shaped Iran’s cities, reflecting state political messaging and policy A woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2026.REUTERS Since the outbreak of war between Iran, Israel and the United States, colourful murals have sprung up across…
The Iranian foreign minister on Friday announced the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial ships till the remaining duration of the country’s ceasefire with the United States. In a post on X, FM Abbas Araghchi said: “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial…
Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne got emotional following a nail-biting finish against Islamabad United. Photo: HYDERABAD KINGSMEN KARACHI: The match ended, and the players began celebrating the victory. Amidst the celebrations, someone asked, “Where is the captain?” When they looked around, they saw him covering his eyes with his arm, shedding tears. Shortly after, he joined…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on Friday. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction of Rs135 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) and a Rs12 per litre cut in petrol from Saturday (today), passing on relief to consumers after a decline in international fuel prices. In…