Usman set for Asiad, misses ceremony
KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading equestrian Usman Khan will make his Asian Games debut in Japan this…
Usman set for Asiad, misses ceremony
KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading equestrian Usman Khan will make his Asian Games debut in Japan this month after years of financial and sporting setbacks, but the landmark moment will come with a disappointment. The eventer is not expected to take part in the opening ceremony scheduled for September 19 at Aichi-Nagoya. The Asian Games begin in…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz honour martyrs, reaffirm national resolve on Defence Day
ISPR says any aggression against Pakistan will be met with a swift and decisive response President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country’s top military leadership on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrs and veterans of the Pakistan Armed Forces on…
Geopolitical tensions drag stocks down
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak during the outgoing week, with the KSE-100 Index shedding 1.3% week-on-week to close at 175,329 points, as…
Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram were both on the mark as Inter beat Napoli. Photo: AFP ROME: A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to edge visiting Napoli 3-2, while Roma also pulled off a late turnaround to beat…
Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke
Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Photo: AFP BERLIN: Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The draw ended Bayern’s run of 67 consecutive matchday atop the Bundesliga table. It was the…
FM Dar offers condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V
PM Shehbaz nominates Communications Minister Aleem Khan to represent Pakistan at funeral procession in Oslo Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide holds bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. PHOTO: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday conveyed Pakistan’s condolences…
ECO region can become powerful economic bloc
FPCCI says intra-regional trade at just 8.75%; vast resources remain underutilised due to trade barriers KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for revamping and effectively implementing the ECO Trade Agreement (ECOTA) to enhance intra-regional trade and transform the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) region into a…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say missiles struck US aircraft carrier, destroyer
IRGC say missiles struck US aircraft carrier, destroyer. Photo: Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on early Sunday that it targeted a US aircraft carrier and a navy destroyer with ballistic missiles, claiming both were damaged and withdrew from the area. The IRGC said in a statement published by IRNA news agency…
IHC seeks govt reply in PIA privatisation case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other respondents in a case challenging the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), directing them to submit reports and parawise comments within two weeks. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the written order after hearing the petition filed by the Peoples Unity…
Investment in youth urged for prosperity
ICCI president said Pakistan could facilitate Thailand in promoting trade with South and Central Asian countries. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has called on the business community, philanthropists and overseas Pakistanis to join hands in expanding quality education and skills development for children in Balochistan, stressing…
