Both sides to discuss collaboration in internal security, combating narcotics trafficking, institutional cooperation Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday arrived in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, marking another step in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport on Tuesday evening, the interior…
Field Marshal Asim Munir is received by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday. — ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir landed in Tehran on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Mideast peace negotiation efforts. The Inter Services Public Relations said in a…
IT and services exports – already crossing the multibillion-dollar mark – are growing at a faster clip than goods and carry immense significance. Photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and telecommunications sectors recorded notable growth during FY2026, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey unveiled on Thursday. ICT exports reached $3.388 billion, while…
Israeli finance minister renews demand to destroy 10 Beirut buildings for every rocket fired at Israel Iran’s final decision on a possible memorandum of understanding with the US is “under consideration,” a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. “Iran has not yet announced its final decision on the proposed memorandum of understanding,” the…
Manchester City players celebrate their 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Etihad. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling…
Australia still trail by 67 runs with six wickets in hand as the visitors sense famous victory DARWIN: Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win. At…
RAWALPINDI: The people of Punjab may “face” flour shortages after Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) on Sunday announced that flour mills across Punjab would go on strike and suspend operations in protest against, what they called, anti-industry policies. The Association strongly condemned the suspension of wheat and flour quota permits, alleged heavy bribery by the…
LAHORE: Affordable and reliable energy is essential for Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and predictability….
The top seed wins 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) to set up semi-final showdown with Pegula Aryna Sabalenka survives Linda Noskova in three-set thriller at US Open quarterfinals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open…
With limited space for subsidies and a heavy reliance on indirect taxation, future budgetary measures could exert upward pressure on prices, particularly affecting urban consumers. Photo (file) LAHORE: The temporary relief given by Punjab, followed by the Sindh government, to keep markets open till late in the evening ahead of Eidul Azha has sparked hopes…