Leghari launches innovation programme
Leghari invited young Pakistanis to submit their ideas through the Innovation Hub digital platform Minister…
Leghari launches innovation programme
Leghari invited young Pakistanis to submit their ideas through the Innovation Hub digital platform Minister for Power Sardar Ayaz Leghari addresses a press conference. SCREENGRAB/ File ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has officially launched Pakistan’s first National Power Sector Innovation Programme, with Innovation Hub serving as the programme’s dedicated digital platform, an official…
Robertson stars on debut as Scotland beat Canada
Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52…
‘This was my World Cup’ says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup
The 34-year-old missed the World Cup after being denied U.S. entry PARIS: Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg as his “World Cup”. The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the…
Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day as leaders call for national unity, economic progress
Flag-hoisting ceremonies are held nationwide, with public places adorned with national flags and lights The meeting also approved a TSG of Rs1.289 billion for Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq Celebrations 2025, and Rs2 billion for the Marka-e-Haq Monument Project in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday,…
Kazakhstan offers wheat to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to accelerate implementation of existing agreements and MoUs to transform them into concrete trade and investment opportunities, a statement from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research said on Thursday. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer…
US to impose ‘unprecedented’ measures on Iran, Treasury secretary says
War secretary says US military has capability to maintain a naval presence in region to enforce its blockade of Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC on July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States is going…
Tax drive heats up against non-custom-paid vehicles
SHANGLA: Activities related to non-custom paid vehicles have intensified across Malakand Division in the wake of the recent imposition of taxes, with registration drives and record-compilation efforts accelerating in several districts. Vehicle owners are being instructed to complete the registration of their non-custom paid vehicles by 30 September, while reports of possible action against those…
Pakistan seeks 50% price cut for Iran gas
In a bid to kick off work without any hiccups, Chinese companies would become partners in building the gas pipeline, which would snake through 1,100km with transmission capacity of 1.2 billion cubic feet per day. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked Iran to make up to 50% reduction in the price of gas to be…
Turkey lays out plans for Makkah pact
ANKARA: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday. The three US allies, alarmed by a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters, signed…
SC fixes petitions on access to Imran
PAKISTAN: The Supreme Court has fixed five petitions concerning access to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing on August 18. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, will hear the matters. Earlier, this matter was being heard by a bench…
