‘Significant scope’ in Pakistan-Uzbekistan energy cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have vast potential to expand cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in electricity connectivity, renewable energy, hydropower, energy infrastructure and investment, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Wednesday. Addressing a reception marking the 35th Independence Day of Uzbekistan, the minister said stronger energy cooperation could become…

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Lenders back private-sector growth

FinMin highlights fiscal, external improvements as institutions pledge further support ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development priorities, with Vice President Yingming Yang commending the country’s progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and improved sovereign credit ratings during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, a statement from the Ministry…

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Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch

SINGAPORE: Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday. Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments in Houston to give Brazil a 2-1 win and knock out Hajime Moriyasu’s side at the last…

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PRA collects Rs54.8b in first two months

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected Rs54.8 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, its highest-ever collection for the July-August period, marking an increase of Rs11.5 billion over the Rs43.3 billion gathered during the same months last year, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The improved performance follows…

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England name squad for final Pakistan Test

England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, retaining their winning combination after sealing a 2-0 series lead in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Uncapped pacer Sonny Baker remains in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has been left out of the bowling group for the…

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Andoni Iraola hails Bradley Barcola mentality

The France winger becomes the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history LONDON: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the “right mentality” after making clear his desire to join the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain. The France winger became the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history on…

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PM Shehbaz approves establishment of Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border trade

Directs relevant authorities to work on ’emergency basis’ to enhance capacity of the country’s ports Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board during a meeting held in Islamabad on September 3, 2026. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board, to…

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