‘Stabilisation policies driving poverty’
LAHORE: Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation –…
‘Stabilisation policies driving poverty’
LAHORE: Repeated economic stabilisation measures in Pakistan – including exchange-rate adjustments, privatisation and liberalisation – have substantially transformed the country’s economy but have also contributed to rising poverty, said economic experts on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th International Conference on Applied Development Economics (ADE) in Lahore, Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Rector…
Pakistan face India in must-win World Cup clash
KARACHI: Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament’s next stage. The match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen is scheduled to start at 6pm PST, with England and Wales meeting at the same venue earlier…
Indonesia records over 2,100 aftershocks after weekend’s deadly earthquake
Authorities temporarily close several tourist spots in quake-affected regions for safety inspections A collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Reok, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Indonesia has experienced ongoing intense seismic activity since Saturday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, recording 2,119 aftershocks so far, local media reported. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology…
Pakistan rejects India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressing a UN Security Council briefing on non-proliferation. PHOTO: X KARACHI: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has said that its neighbour, a clear reference to India, has “no credentials whatsoever” to stake a claim to a permanent seat…
PSX tumbles 1,806 points amid geopolitical tensions
KSE-100 index suffers jolt over regional peace uncertainty as broad-based selling hits key sectors Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,806.12 points, or 0.89%, to 178,896.29 by 1:24pm, as uncertainty over prospects for a United States-Iran peace deal weighed on investor sentiment. The index opened…
Pakistan U19 women’s tournament to begin in Karachi
Pakistan’s National Women’s U19 Tournament will begin Thursday, with 75 players from 24 cities competing in a five-team event aimed at developing the country’s next generation of women cricketers. The tournament, organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will be played at the NBP Sports Complex and HPC Oval Ground in Karachi from August 20 to…
Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock
He is fined A$1,500 for mid-range drink-driving and is also ordered to hold an ‘interlock’ licence for 12 months Dashing ex-opener David Warner will be direly missed by Aussies at the WTC Final at Lord’s against SA. PHOTO: AFP SYDNEY: Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock…
PM Shehbaz calls for effective measures to create jobs for youth
Directs special attention be given to creating employment opportunities for young people in Balochistan, K-P Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a progress review meeting on the implementation roadmap of National Youth Employment Policy in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the government to ensure coordinated and effective measures to create employment…
Govt seeks Egypt’s help to boost cotton yield
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File KARACHI: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has sought Egypt’s support and technical expertise to increase cotton yield and improve cotton quality in Pakistan, during a meeting with Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan Dr Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid…
USA book third straight U19 Women’s T20 World Cup spot
The side won all six matches, with Mahek Desai taking 16 wickets to earn Player of the Tournament honours Chetna Pagydyala, the USA captain, had also played the 2025 edition of the Under-19 World Cup. Photo: AFP USA booked a third consecutive appearance at the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after winning the Americas qualifier…
