India knock Pakistan out of World Cup
KARACHI: India downed Pakistan 5-3 in a pulsating Group D clash at the Wagener Hockey…
India knock Pakistan out of World Cup
KARACHI: India downed Pakistan 5-3 in a pulsating Group D clash at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday, knocking their arch-rivals out of the FIH Hockey World Cup after the Green-shirts suffered their second defeat of the tournament. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners while Abhishek added two field goals as…
5,000 Pakistani passports seized in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Tuesday that 5,000 Pakistani passports had been seized in Saudi Arabia from individuals who had allegedly obtained them through Afghan nationals. He said some of the individuals holding those passports had reportedly been involved in various crimes, including begging. Addressing the lower…
Five Premier League stars to watch this season
Morgan Rogers (Chelsea). Photo: AFP LONDON: The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign. AFP Sports looks at five players to watch: Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder…
Bilawal warns of withdrawing support to PML-N-led govt until ‘grievances addressed’
Says PPP’s position regarding provinces is very clear, if there is consensus, a province should be formed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a press conference at the Parliament House in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday ruled out support for the government’s proposed legislation in the Senate…
Gross debt flow in FY 2025-26 was Rs364b against Rs400b target
A man counts Pakistani Rupee (PKR) notes. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that the increase of 709% in Gross Circular Debt (CD) Flow in FY 2025-26 compared to last year needs to be assessed in the context of macroeconomic conditions, one time LPI waivers, K-Electric payment shortfall and prior-year adjustments. A…
US war tensions weigh on Gulf stocks
BENGALURU: Most Gulf stock markets closed subdued on Tuesday as investors remained cautious after the US ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement and an Iranian official said Tehran would shift to a “fully offensive” military posture. Qatar’s benchmark index fell 0.5%, extending losses for a second consecutive session to close at 9,848 points, its…
PCB sets dates for President’s Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that its Grade-I and Grade-II departmental tournaments will begin on September 12. The first-class President’s Trophy Grade-I will be played from September 12 to October 21 in Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi, with the full schedule to be announced later. The President’s Trophy Grade-II will run concurrently…
China lands reusable rocket breakthrough
Zhuque-3 recovery brings Beijing closer to low-cost, high-frequency commercial spaceflight Zhuque-3 rocket by China’s private rocket firm LandSpace lifts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwestern China, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s commercial space industry took another important step towards making rocket launches cheaper, more…
PTI slams govt move to review Imran Khan’s hospital transfer order
Party leaders accuse ministers of politicising founder’s basic right to medical treatment Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. — REUTERS Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its leaders on Wednesday criticised the federal government for seeking a review of the Supreme Court (SC) order directing…
PSX sinks 1,109 points as oil, Hormuz risks hit sentiment
KSE-100 comes under late-session selling pressure as fuel price concerns grow with government’s refinery talks KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed its early gains on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index coming under selling pressure in the latter part of the session as rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz dampened…
