Trust in economic strength drops
One in seven Pakistanis considers economy strong amid high inflation, power outages While economic pressures…
Trust in economic strength drops
One in seven Pakistanis considers economy strong amid high inflation, power outages While economic pressures continue to dominate people’s concerns, sentiment is gradually improving at the personal level, with stronger expectations for the future and greater comfort with household spending. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The number of people believing in the strength of Pakistan’s economy has…
Pakistan’s Asiad medal hopes fade
Bronze medalist Kishmala Talat of Pakistan attends the awarding ceremony for the Women’s 10m Air Rifle of Shooting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan will head to the Asian Games in Japan with its medal hopes resting on a handful of athletes as years of underinvestment, late preparations and the…
Naqvi vows not to back down from demand for new provinces, says decision must reflect public will
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said he would continue to support the creation of new provinces and administrative units, regardless of whether he remained in office, stressing that any such decision should ultimately be based on the will of the people and not emotions. “Whether I remain in office or not, I will not…
Gold, silver prices decline after two days of stability
A seller arranges gold bracelets at a jewelry shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand. Photo: REUTERS/file Gold and silver prices declined in international and local markets on Saturday after remaining unchanged for two consecutive days. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $36 per ounce to $4,430. According to rates shared by…
PSG still winless in Ligue 1
Paris-Saint Germain are stunned by Monaco in Ligue 1 clash in Paris. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just…
Gohar calls for football reset
Senior coach and former international urges merit, stability and stronger player development KARACHI: Pakistan’s senior football coach and former international Gohar Zaman on Saturday said that the country’s football needs to break away from short-term fixes, stressing it rather needs a system based on merit, coaching stability, and genuine player development. Gohar questioned the way…
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs2 per unit
ISLAMABAD: In another setback for consumers already struggling with high electricity prices, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) increased electricity tariffs by Rs2.06 per unit under the monthly adjustment for consumers across the country. The regulator also approved a 52-paisa-per-unit increase under the quarterly adjustment for consumers nationwide. Nepra issued a notification regarding the…
Gold prices rise Rs3,900/tola despite global dip
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Friday, even as the precious metal declined in the international market following stronger-than-expected US employment data that raised expectations of an earlier rate hike by the Federal Reserve. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold increased by Rs3,900…
Pakistan set for Korea tour
Same FIH Hockey World Cup squad to feature in three practice games before Asian Games Pakistan hockey team’s sudden omission from prestigious Azlan Shah Cup has dismayed fans and critics. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan will travel to South Korea on Saturday with the same squad that represented the country at the 2026 FIH World Cup, the…
UN adopts new map showing Africa bigger, US smaller
Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was…
