IMF fourth review next major test
Textile firms set to recover, $3b bond strengthens buffers but inflation tests recovery The International…
IMF fourth review next major test
Textile firms set to recover, $3b bond strengthens buffers but inflation tests recovery The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS KARACHI: Pakistan’s economic recovery is facing its first major test from a new wave of external pressures, with higher oil prices and…
Pakistan storm into Asia Cup semis
Pakistan blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026. Photo: Screengrab Pakistan blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 5-2 victory over Malaysia in their key Pool B encounter at Moqi, China, on Tuesday. This is the third straight win from…
Haris set for CPL stint with Warriors
Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to make his Caribbean Premier League debut after being signed by Guyana Amazon Warriors as a replacement for Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will also join the Amazon Warriors, replacing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Nabi and Gurbaz are leaving the CPL to join Afghanistan’s national…
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security
Says such ‘dastardly attacks’ threaten innocent lives as well as regional peace and security Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting in Riyadh on September 17, 2025. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned in the “strongest terms” Houthi attacks targeting civilian…
Reforms to improve B READY ranking
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s performance under the World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B READY) assessment, a statement said on Monday. Pakistan ranked 17th among 101 economies with a score of 86.64 in the Business Entry category of the B READY 2025 Report….
Afghanistan set extensive UAE cricket schedule
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for an extensive international cricket programme in the United Arab Emirates during October and November, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday. The schedule will begin with a one-off Test against Bangladesh from October 9-13, followed by an ODI tri-nation series involving Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe from October…
Pakistan eye Asian Games upset
Pakistan squad pose for a picture after victory over Chinese Taipei during the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou, China. Photo PVF KARACHI: Pakistan’s men’s volleyball team are aiming to defy the odds at the Asian Games in Japan this month, with manager and former captain Naseer Ahmed confident the side can challenge stronger opponents and push…
JI talks at table, turns heat on streets
Presents six proposals to govt on petroleum levy, as Hafiz Naeem announces train march Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing an event in Lahore. Photo: X/file ISLAMABAD: A government team sat across the table with a Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) delegation on Monday for the first round of talks on the petroleum levy and inflation, as party…
Private firm to court investors at Gastech 2026
ISLAMABAD: As the government has opened the gas sector to the private sector, Universal Gas Distribution Company (Private) Limited (UGDC) is set to woo foreign investors to tap potential investment opportunities in Pakistan’s gas sector at the upcoming Gastech 2026. The conference will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, where foreign oil and gas companies are…
Is UCL three-peat really possible for PSG?
Paris Saint-Germain have won back-to-back Champions League titles in the last two seasons. Photo: AFP PARIS: Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain have already secured their status as one of the Champions League’s greatest teams by winning the trophy in back-to-back years, and now they have their sights set on a rare treble. “Doing the treble is…
