ADB okays $400m regional border plan
The ADB listed Pakistan among 60 nations that may face 10% to 12.5% additional US…
ADB okays $400m regional border plan
The ADB listed Pakistan among 60 nations that may face 10% to 12.5% additional US tariffs from July 24. It said recent policy developments indicate US trade restrictions are likely to remain broad despite the Supreme Court’s invalidation. photo:REUTERS MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility to modernise…
Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez
MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez as new head coach of the reigning Major League Soccer champions. Gonzalez, who hails from superstar Messi’s hometown Rosario, will attempt to turn around Miami’s poor run of post-World Cup form under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos. “Inter Miami CF announced today…
US court rules Pentagon ban of Anthropic unlawful
Judge Rita Lin overturns Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ label as second sanction awaits ruling Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration. Photo: Reuters A United States federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished…
CDF Munir stresses fact-based analysis in ‘volatile world’
He highlights importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship among young people CDF Asim Munir meets a delegation of Harvard Business School students representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan in Rawalpindi on August 28, 2026. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir interacted with…
Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer
Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell on Friday and are on track to snap a two-week winning streak, despite settling higher in the previous session following a report, opens new tab that US President Donald Trump is not…
Mohibullah flags squash decline
Former World No 2 says poor training and weak fitness push the sport towards crisis Pakistan’s top player Noor Zaman extends an impressive performance to reach the quarter-finals of the Optasia Championships in England: Photo: APP PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s once-dominant squash tradition is facing a crisis of discipline and preparation, veteran player Mohibullah Khan says, as…
Pro-Israel lobby spends big on US midterms as backlash grows
AIPAC pours $54m on congressional races as primaries demonstrate spending can’t guarantee victory US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greet each other at the Knesset, West Jerusalem, Israel, Oct, 13,2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in the United States is spending more than any other outside group on the 2026…
PM Shehbaz urges Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to deepen economic, agricultural ties
Says this will help translate their longstanding relationship into a mutually beneficial trade, investment partnership Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi Minister for Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia should focus on…
Pakistan expects $6b investment as five refineries sign Brownfield upgradation deals
Planned upgrades would enable refineries to produce Euro V-compliant fuel products in Pakistan Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets the management of Pakistan’s five oil refineries in Karachi to review progress on the Brownfield Refinery Upgradation Policy and the country’s energy security. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s five oil refineries are expected…
Argentina, Netherlands march into Women’s World Cup final
Argentina and holders Netherlands booked their places in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup final on Thursday night with identical 1-0 victories, setting up a title showdown between two of the sport’s leading nations. Argentina edged Australia in the pre-final 1-0 at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Belgium, with Julieta Jankunas scoring the decisive goal…
