Semiconductor training programme launched

KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnessed the signing of a contract between the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and NED University of Engineering & Technology, formally establishing NED as the Lead University for the South Region under the Semiconductor Education & Research Cluster (SERC), according to a statement issued by the Minister…

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PSX registers modest growth

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a range-bound week on a modestly positive note, with the KSE-100 index closing at 177,697, up 530 points, or 0.3%, week-on-week. Trading stayed cautious as investors watched slow-moving efforts to ease the US-Iran standoff and reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping traffic. A public holiday on Wednesday further…

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Rybakina eases US Open injury fears

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina practices ahead of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK:  Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are “all good” for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week. “I started to practice, so I feel well,” the Kazakh said Saturday.  “We’re…

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Gobena, Jepchirchir claim Sydney Marathon titles

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena crosses the finish line to win the Sydney Marathon. Photo: REUTERS SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last…

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‘Seafood exports could reach $2b’

KARACHI: Pakistan-origin seafood products are now being sold on European supermarket shelves, demonstrating the country’s growing capability to meet stringent quality and food-safety standards, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Speaking during a visit by a high-level Chinese delegation and other distinguished guests to Sea Green Enterprises, CEO Asim Abrar said the development proves…

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Swiatek happy with recent progress

Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a ball to Elena Rybakina (not pictured) during the National Bank Open final at Sobeys Stadium. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said recent progress had encouraged her after what she described as the toughest season of her career as the Pole bids for her first major title…

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Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past UAE

Sri Lanka storm past UAE in Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign opener. Photo: ACC Sri Lanka made a flying start to their Women’s Asia Cup defence on Saturday, crushing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets after chasing down their modest target of 80 in just 7.5 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the…

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