ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are set to sign an economic cooperation agreement by 2030 targeted at boosting trade and investment opportunities in different areas of the economy. Pakistan has also agreed to join the International North-South Transport Corridor proposed by Russia, which will be connected to Gwadar Port. Recently, the Russian deputy prime minister announced…
ISLAMABAD: The 1st Meinhardt Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championship will begin on Saturday (today) at the PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad. The country’s leading players will feature in the event. Some of the top seeds are: Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin…
KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has decided to return to domestic first-class cricket on the instructions of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), seeking to earn his way back into the national Test squad through strong performances. Shaheen will represent Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in the Departments’ President’s Trophy Grade-I, which begins on Saturday,…
Jasmine Paolini won two matches to send Italy past hosts China into the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. Photo: AFP SHENZHEN: Jasmine Paolini rescued Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence campaign by triumphing in singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory for her team over hosts China in the…
LONDON: Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the “best club in the world”. Arteta’s side start their bid for a second successive English title against promoted Coventry in the opening game of the top-flight season on Friday. For the first time in 22 years, the…
Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Two terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Palantak in Washuk district, state broadcaster PTV reported on Monday. According to PTV, security forces conducted a successful IBO in the area, killing the two terrorists under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna. The slain terrorists, according…
Terms security of Gulf fundamental to the security, stability of the region and the world Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Photo: AFP/ File Jordan’s King Abdullah II said on Sunday that any potential agreement between the US and Iran must guarantee the security of Arab countries. Abdullah discussed in Amman with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber…
Pakistan have named a 15-member Under-19 squad for their tour of England, with Farhan Yousaf appointed captain for a campaign featuring one Youth Test and four one-day internationals. The tour begins on September 2 with a four-day Youth Test against England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, followed by ODIs at Arundel, Guildford and Wormsley. Farhan,…
Workers install CCTV cameras on a pole at Aabpara Chowk in the federal capital as part of enhanced security measures being taken ahead of the multiple long marches announced for the weekend. PHOTO: ONLINE RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Preparations to deal with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Sept 27 long march have entered the final phase in Rawalpindi Division,…
MIANWALI: A mother of seven children ended her life by consuming poisonous pills along with her two daughters over a domestic dispute in Mohalla Selwan, Kundian on Saturday. A sense of shock and mourning spread in the neighbourhood after the incident. As per details obtained by The Express Tribune, Muhammad Tahir Qureshi, son of Allah…