China donates livestock vaccines for CPEC 2.0

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has called upon agricultural scientists and researchers to develop focused and innovative projects under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), saying agriculture will be a key component of the…

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Man City ready to defend WSL title

Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the Women’s Super League. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: The Women’s Super League returns this weekend with a sense of momentum. Expanded to 14 teams, fuelled by fresh investment and looking more competitive than ever, the 2026-27 season promises to be one of…

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Wahab says strikes hurt workers, businesses and Karachi’s economy

Says political parties should not put citizens through hardship to make a political point Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab speaks during a press conference in Karachi. SCREENGRAB Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Thursday slammed Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) nationwide shutter-down strike, saying the business closures caused financial losses and disproportionately affected people who relied on daily wages. A…

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‘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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