Series-levelling win over West Indies offers confidence before Headingley challenge Pakistan will look to carry the momentum of their recent series-levelling victory over the West Indies into a demanding three-Test series against England, beginning at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday (today). The match starts at 3pm PST, with both sides seeking consistency after difficult runs…
Information minister says counter-terrorism efforts must tackle misinformation and ensure policy continuity Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a capacity-building workshop organised by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s fight against terrorism must extend beyond security operations to countering extremist narratives and misinformation, arguing…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected approximately Rs11.6 trillion into the banking system on Monday through a reverse repo auction conducted as part of its Open Market Operations. According to data compiled by AKD Securities from the SBP’s figures, the central bank received total offers of Rs11,777 billion and accepted Rs11,613 billion across…
PARIS: A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region’s top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation’s move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been the butt of scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days, a plan to bring…
Usage marks shift from viewing AI as simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. A recent global survey conducted…
Reiterates Pakistan’s view of solving regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev met in Islamabad on August 18. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Tuesday welcomed the positive momentum in…
LAHORE: Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation – have substantially transformed the country’s economy but have also contributed to rising poverty, said economic experts on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics (ADE) in Lahore, Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector…
KARACHI: Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament’s next stage. The match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen is scheduled to start at 6pm PST, with England and Wales meeting at the same venue earlier…
Authorities temporarily close several tourist spots in quake-affected regions for safety inspections A collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Reok, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Indonesia has experienced ongoing intense seismic activity since Saturday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, recording 2,119 aftershocks so far, local media reported. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology…
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressing a UN Security Council briefing on non-proliferation. PHOTO: X KARACHI: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has said that its neighbour, a clear reference to India, has “no credentials whatsoever” to stake a claim to a permanent seat…