FOXBOROUGH: Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d’Or winner starred in France’s 4-1 win over a second-string Norway, while Erling Haaland watched on from the bench. Paris Saint-Germain forward Dembele opened the scoring in the seventh minute at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, struck…
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…
Says PAA, MoD continuing their efforts to restore and rehabilitate dysfunctional airports around the country Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) had successfully completed the rehabilitation of Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) Airport, which has now been restored to full functionality after years of neglect. In a post on…
Tola Associates estimates $20b annual inflows; PBC seeks tax relief to stem wealth exodus Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government is reviewing a proposal to allow people to…
Information minister says strikes were in response to recent terrorist attacks in K-P Pakistan carries out “precision strikes” along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border targeting militant hideouts, killing 26 terrorists in response to recent terrorist attacks in the country. SCREENGRAB Pakistan carried out “precision strikes” along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border targeting terrorist hideouts, killing 26 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists…
Policy tweaks, particularly shift to net billing, impeding further solar adoption APTMA has been constantly blaming the FBR for its lack of commitment in implementing the agreement it signed with the textile industry regarding the resumption of zero-rated tax regime. PHOTO: FILE FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s textile sector, the backbone of its export economy, is once again…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Pakistan facilitated the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen rescued at sea by a British vessel and 22 crew members from a vessel recently interdicted by US authorities. In a post on X, FM Dar said the group included eight Iranian fishermen…
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…
. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has restored an appeal of singer Rahat Fateh Ali in a hereditary property case, setting aside its dismissal by a trial court. The appeal had been dismissed over non-payment of court fee. The high court restored the appeal and directed the petitioner to deposit a fine of Rs100,000. According…
Nikola Vlasic gave Torino a point from the penalty spot against Inter Milan on Sunday. Photo: AFP MILAN: Inter Milan’s charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino, while a goalless draw between AC Milan and Juventus left the…