Petrol dealers postpone nationwide strike after govt assures margin increase
Dealers say profit margins will rise to Rs10 per litre as transporters continue their nationwide…
Petrol dealers postpone nationwide strike after govt assures margin increase
Dealers say profit margins will rise to Rs10 per litre as transporters continue their nationwide strike People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with a…
Nawaz ruled out of Champions Cup
Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup after sustaining an injury to his right middle finger, it was confirmed on Friday. Nawaz was taken for scans on Thursday, 13 August, which confirmed the injury, ruling him out of action for a minimum of…
Pakistan face England in FIH World Cup opener
KARACHI: Pakistan will launch their FIH Men’s World Cup campaign against England on Saturday with a young Green-shirts side eager to make a strong impression after an eight-year absence from the global showpiece. The Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is scheduled to begin at 10pm PST. Pakistan team manager…
Dar discusses regional developments with US chargé d’affaires, UK high commissioner
Foreign minister stresses implementing Islamabad MoU ‘in letter and spirit’, exchanges views with Chinese ambassador Combined image of United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker (left), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (middle), and United Kingdom High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott (right). PHOTOS: FILE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on…
Loans rise bypasses small farmers
Concerns persist as 21.4% credit rise tilts to production but development lending lags KARACHI: Agricultural credit disbursement rose 21.4% year-on-year to Rs2.79 trillion during July-May FY2025-26, indicating stronger formal-sector financing of agriculture, but the composition and distribution of lending continue to raise questions about its impact on long-term farm productivity and financial inclusion. While new…
England conditions offer pace assistance
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali says discipline bowling can help seamers exploit English conditions Mohammad Ali believes the conditions in England can offer plenty of assistance to seamers if they maintain consistency. Photo: PCB Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali believes England’s conditions can provide plenty of assistance to seamers if they maintain discipline and consistency as…
Bangladesh dominate day two despite fiery Starc-Miraz incident
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz were involved in a heated on-field exchange. Photo: Cricket Australia Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz were involved in a heated on-field exchange during the second day of the opening Test at Marrara Stadium on Friday. The incident took…
Seven injured in attack on Balochistan home minister’s convoy in Mastung
Mir Ziaullah Langau escaped unhurt as police exchanged fire with unidentified gunmen Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau. Photo: Meta/file QUETTA: Seven people, including three Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) personnel, were injured when unidentified gunmen attacked the convoy of Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau in Mastung on Friday, while…
FX reserves edge up to $22.5b
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $23.7 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $22,498.3 million, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. Foreign reserves held by the central bank rose by $14 million to $17,057 million. Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks increased by $9.7…
Key talking points as La Liga begins
Defending champions Barcelona and Real Madrid will not be in action in the opening week. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Spain’s top flight kicks off the 2026/27 season on Saturday, although defending champions Barcelona and Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid are not in action yet. AFP Sport looks at five talking points going into the first round of…
