SBP reserves rise $13m
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased $13…
SBP reserves rise $13m
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased $13 million to $17.04 billion during the week ended on July 31, 2026, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign currency reserves stood at $22.47 billion by the end of July, of which the…
Pakistan hockey team receives advance daily allowance before FIH World Cup 2026 departure
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has transferred PKR 20 million ($71,000 approximately) as advance foreign daily allowance to the bank accounts of national team players and coaching staff ahead of their departure for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The federation said the advance payment was aimed at ensuring players…
Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
Oil extended gains on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those that violated the proposed rules. Brent crude futures rose 80 cents, or 0.97%, to $83.29 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose…
10 terrorists killed in two engagements in K-P: ISPR
Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 10 terrorists belonging to Fitna-Al-Khawarij in two separate engagements in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on August 6, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first encounter, a group of khawarij belonging to the “Indian Proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij”…
US seeks to deepen agri-tech partnership
The United States on Thursday highlighted opportunities to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan in agricultural technology, saying greater adoption of American innovation could help modernise the country's farm sector while expanding bilateral trade and investment. US Charge d'Affaires Natalie A Baker made the remarks during a Direct Line webinar, organised by the Business Council for International…
Pakistan placed in Pool B for Asian Games hockey tournament
Pakistan have been placed in Pool B for the men’s hockey competition at the 20th Asian Games 2026, where they will face China, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand and Uzbekistan in the group stage, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said on Thursday. The hockey tournament, organised under the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), will be held from Sept….
England fast bowler John Turner retires from professional cricket at 25
The Hampshire pacer stepped away from professional cricket after spending more than a year sidelined by injury John Turner retired at 25 due to injury concerns and a long-term back stress fracture. Photo: AFP England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25, bringing an early end…
Mir Raza’s father demands justice as police defend probe
Says in the past 10 days attempts to distort facts, damage his sons reputation made, instead of the case Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. SCREENGRAB/ Youtube KARACHI: The father of Wafflix owner Mir Raza Ali has expressed…
Infantino gets a lifeline with African support
FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference. Photo: REUTERS PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a lifeline on Thursday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed his leadership, but the support from one of the largest voting blocs in soccer is unlikely to end scrutiny on how the sport is governed globally….
PFF launches safeguarding programme for districts
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will launch its safeguarding programme for District Football Championship safeguarding focal persons with the first online workshop on August 11, marking an important step in strengthening player welfare and embedding safeguarding standards across football in Pakistan. With the District Football Championship set to feature under-18 players as well, the federation…
