FX drops $1.3b on Eurobond payment

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank decreased $1.321 billion during the week ended April 10, 2026 as the country repaid $1.426 billion to investors following maturity of Eurobonds in the international market. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, Pakistan's total liquid foreign currency reserves reached…

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Opposition rift emerges over joint candidate for Senate polls

A security guard standing outside Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. Photo: AFP PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally notified the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly about arrangements for the Senate by-election scheduled for April 23, directing all members to bring their original CNIC and Assembly membership cards when casting votes….

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Inter extend Serie A lead

Inter Milan staged a dramatic comeback against Como to strengthen their lead in the Serie A title race, moving nine points clear of Napoli. Photo: REUTERS/FILE MILAN: Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como…

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Women’s justice system faces backlog

Delays in appointing the female ombudsperson have slowed down justice in harassment and property dispute cases LAHORE: In Punjab, thousands of workplace harassment and women’s inheritance cases have been delayed due to the non-appointment of the Provincial Ombudsperson for the past nine months, leaving many women awaiting justice. The office has remained vacant since May…

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