Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan
Eyes infrastructure, tech as minister offers duty concessions, profit repatriation Saudi Arabia’s Falcon Vision Group…
Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan
Eyes infrastructure, tech as minister offers duty concessions, profit repatriation Saudi Arabia’s Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. The minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation…
Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
Casemiro’s dream MLS partnership begins with Messi at Inter Miami. MIAMI: Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Ligarival a “god of football.” “Of course if I’m here it’s because of him and to help him and Inter Miami,” the former Real Madrid midfielder said of…
PSX rebounds almost 1,380 points before Friday suspension
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange traded higher in the first half of Friday’s session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index advancing 1,380 points to 176,930 before trading was suspended for Friday prayers. KSE-100 Index advanced 1,378 points, 0.79%, to 176,926 before trading suspension. The index opened on a firm note and touched an intraday high of…
Naqvi promises visits to Peshawar, Quetta to address business security issues
Business leaders brief Naqvi on security situation in their provinces, challenges affecting trade, industry Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi holds a meeting with a delegation of traders and industrialists from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, including representatives of chambers of commerce from both provinces. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said he would soon visit Peshawar…
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in international and domestic markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $30 per ounce to $4,080. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold increased by Rs3,000 per tola to Rs430,436, while…
Newcastle manager Howe steps down
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect and will be replaced by Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle, British media reported on Thursday. The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge, having…
Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 35
Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan. Photo: Reuters The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island on Tuesday has risen to 35,…
President approves Nishan-i-Imtiaz for newly appointed National Strategic Commander
General Raza has previously been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Valour) SECURITY MATTERS: CNSC General Syed Aamer Raza meets with CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: NNI President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on the newly appointed Commander of the…
‘Fuel price hikes necessary for stability’
ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning’s Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had…
Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best Shahid Anwar credited Pakistan’s successful Asia Cup campaign to months of hard work. Photo: PCB Discussing his coaching philosophy, 58-year-old Shahid said that while the core principles remain unchanged at every level, coaching an U19 side requires a unique approach. “My core philosophy…
