Bangladesh keep Australia reeling
After securing a commanding 228-run lead, Bangladesh struck early to leave Australia struggling Darwin Bangladesh…
Bangladesh keep Australia reeling
After securing a commanding 228-run lead, Bangladesh struck early to leave Australia struggling Darwin Bangladesh were in strong position as after posting 426 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 198 they reduced the hosts to 111-3 in Darwin as the third day’s play was in progress. Steven Smith (41) and Cameron Green (18)…
IHC adjourns Imran cases until recess ends
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declined to fix cases involving PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing before the end of the ongoing judicial recess, despite the PTI legal team’s request for their early listing, sources said. The PTI legal team met the secretary to the IHC chief justice and pressed for the cases…
Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough
SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5% KARACHI: Emphasising the need for continued reforms on Independence Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Thursday that the country’s economy has made important progress towards stability over the past year, driven by prudent fiscal and monetary policies and…
Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
Australian Lani Pallister celebrates her 400m freestyle victory in the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Australian Lani Pallister attacked early and held on to win the women’s 400m freestyle ahead of US great Katie Ledecky at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California on Friday. Pallister led all the way…
Naqvi tells Norway FM of Afghan soil misuse
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway have agreed to enhance cooperation in various areas, including counterterrorism, prevention of illegal immigration, police training and mutual legal assistance. This came at a meeting between Intrerior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Islamabad. Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan’s effective measures have contributed to a forty seven…
Islamabad MoU only way forward: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasised that the implementation of the Islamabad MoU of June 18 in letter and spirit was the only way forward, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security while safeguarding its national interests. Dar made the remarks during a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires…
Nation celebrates I-Day with fervour
(Clockwise) Schoolchildren wave national flags at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi. Children riding a motorcycle carry a large national flag in Islamabad. Sikh artists perform cultural dance during a parada at D-Chowk. Photos: Jalal Qureshi/Express/Agencies ISLAMABAD: The nation celebrated its 80th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday, as President Asif Ali…
Minister escapes Mastung convoy attack
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 the minister escaped unhurt, police told The Express Tribune. The attack took place at Kund Umarani in the Khad Koocha area, south of…
Petrol strike averted as govt gives in to dealers
Hikes owners’ profit by 15.5% to Rs10 per litre ECC takes decision in hurriedly called virtual meeting Dealers ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday increased profit margins of petrol pump owners by 15.5% in a hurriedly called virtual meeting to avert a strike, as it withdrew a decision to link profits with sales digitisation, partially rolling…
UN urges support for Afghan women
. GENEVA: The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women’s programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world. Despite ever-deteriorating conditions for women five years after the Taliban’s return to power, funding shortfalls…
