Exporters urge govt to address cost pressures
Apparel sector becomes uncompetitive due to fuel price uncertainty, costly power and gas LAHORE: The…
Exporters urge govt to address cost pressures
Apparel sector becomes uncompetitive due to fuel price uncertainty, costly power and gas LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has urged the government to take immediate measures to address the growing cost pressures and logistics disruptions affecting Pakistan’s export-oriented apparel sector. In a statement, PRGMEA North Zone Chairman Imran Salahuddin said…
Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title
Iga Swiatek poses with her trophy after defeating Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in a National Bank Open final tennis match, in Toronto. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year on Thursday, roaring past a weary Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto. Swiatek,…
India set for trial by spin in Sri Lanka opener
An inexperienced India, missing several key players, face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday. Photo: AFP GALLE: An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan…
Govt mulls tokenisation of real estate, other assets
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) Chairperson Dr Sohail Munir to discuss digital transformation, digital finance and measures to improve access to finance through technology, a statement from the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. Aurangzeb emphasised the…
Pakistan reach Asian netball plate division final
Pakistan’s women’s netball team marked Independence Day celebrations with a commanding victory, defeating Japan 53-25 in the semi-final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division in Hong Kong. Pakistan dominated the semi-final from the outset and maintained their momentum until the final whistle, completing a 28-point victory over Japan. The result has set up…
Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight
Over 360mm rain falls in 24 hours, leaves 20,000 households without power as soldiers dispatched to aid relief efforts A passenger looks at a screen announcing suspended train services at a train station at Narita International Airport, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, August 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Tokyo’s…
US, EU, France and other nations extend Independence Day greetings to Pakistan
Marco Rubio highlights cooperation with Islamabad in trade, energy, counterterrorism and regional mediation DEMAND BOOM: Vendors display national flags and other Independence Day-themed items for sale at stalls in the wholesale market in Urdu Bazaar, Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AGHA MAHROZ/EXPRESS The United States, European Union, France and Azerbaijan on Friday extended greetings to the people of…
PSX ends with mild losses, lacks triggers
KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index closed over 200 points lower at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday as the market remained largely range bound amid a lack of fresh positive triggers. The index shed 0.73% for the week. Market breadth remained weak, with more stocks declining than advancing. At the close of trading, the…
Pakistan start preparation for Russia hockey event
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan players will assemble in Islamabad on Saturday (tomorrow) to kick-start their preparation for the four-nation invitational hockey tournament to be held in Kazan, Russia, from August 27 to September 1. The camp will be held at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium at the Pakistan Sports Complex, with selected players instructed to report by…
Sri Lanka name squad for Women’s Asia Cup
Seasoned batter Chamari Athapaththu will continue to lead the side. Photo: ICC Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai, with Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the defending champions. Harshitha Samarawickrama has been named her deputy. The squad includes a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. The…
