Lenders back private-sector growth
FinMin highlights fiscal, external improvements as institutions pledge further support ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank…
Lenders back private-sector growth
FinMin highlights fiscal, external improvements as institutions pledge further support ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development priorities, with Vice President Yingming Yang commending the country’s progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and improved sovereign credit ratings during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, a statement from the Ministry…
Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch
SINGAPORE: Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday. Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments in Houston to give Brazil a 2-1 win and knock out Hajime Moriyasu’s side at the last…
Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say
Hezbollah has said in public statements that it controls the hill and will confront any Israeli advances Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as seen from Metula in northern Israel, June 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon…
PRA collects Rs54.8b in first two months
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected Rs54.8 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, its highest-ever collection for the July-August period, marking an increase of Rs11.5 billion over the Rs43.3 billion gathered during the same months last year, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The improved performance follows…
England name squad for final Pakistan Test
England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, retaining their winning combination after sealing a 2-0 series lead in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Uncapped pacer Sonny Baker remains in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has been left out of the bowling group for the…
Andoni Iraola hails Bradley Barcola mentality
The France winger becomes the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history LONDON: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the “right mentality” after making clear his desire to join the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain. The France winger became the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history on…
PM Shehbaz approves establishment of Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border trade
Directs relevant authorities to work on ’emergency basis’ to enhance capacity of the country’s ports Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board during a meeting held in Islamabad on September 3, 2026. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board, to…
PSX rebounds as KSE-100 gains 877 points after steep fall
Volume on the KSE-100 was about 116 million shares, with traded value near Rs7.55billion KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX ) bounced back on Thursday after Wednesday’s steep decline, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index up 877.04 points, or 0.5%, at 175,653.63 by afternoon. The market had closed at 174,776.59 a day earlier after losing 1,690…
Bayern win German Cup opener
Harry Kane now has 148 goals in 150 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP GERMANY: A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet…
Shanto, Mahmud back for Asian Games
Najmul Hossain Shanto last played a T20I in May 2025. Photo: AFP Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto and Hasan Mahmud to their T20I squad for the Asian Games in September, with Litton Das returning as captain after recovering from a hamstring injury. Litton missed Bangladesh’s recent series against Zimbabwe and Australia but resumes the…
