Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of…
Iran’s President Pezeshkian and PM Shehbaz. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wedesday of a peace deal materialising soon between the United States and the Islamic republic as the latter appreciated Pakistan’s role in the negotiations so far. In recent months, Pakistan drew international attention for its…
ISLAMABAD: After 58 years, Pakistan has decided to exempt the income of the Quaid-e-Azam Mazar Management Board from tax and is also set to legally allow traders to exit the optional fixed income tax scheme just one year after opting in. These amendments are part of the Finance Bill 2026, which Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb…
PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the micro, small and medium enterprises’ sector, describing it as the backbone of the national economy and a central pillar of the economic…
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed…
National selectors stress revival of grassroots hockey and lack of facilities as key challenges PESHAWAR: Senior hockey team trials were held in Peshawar on Thursday, drawing participation from 155 players across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, reflecting continued interest in the sport despite longstanding challenges. The trials took place at Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium, located within the Peshawar Sports…
Incident raises questions about gaps in security, protection afforded to America’s political leaders A security official runs with a bag as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White…
The negative quarterly tariff adjustment and the positive monthly fuel adjustment will effectively neutralise each other’s financial impact, opening up a window of relief of up to 20 paisa for consumers. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday claimed to have rescued consumers from up to Rs6-per-unit electricity tariff hike following timely interventions to arrange…
Govt seeks to build strategic oil reserves to meet consumer needs for 30 to 45 days ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to take several measures including expanding the strategic oil reserves for sustainable energy supply across the country. At present, commercial reserves are kept for 20 days only. In the Annual Plan 2026-27, the government…
Britain’s PM said crisis, which has already pushed up fuel prices in Britain, is expected to drive further inflation LONDON: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, promising to strengthen the country’s economy and military to cope with a…