Pakistan face stern test on FIH World Cup return
Former hockey greats aim to revive their legacy as they meet tough group opponents Pakistan…
Pakistan face stern test on FIH World Cup return
Former hockey greats aim to revive their legacy as they meet tough group opponents Pakistan begin their campaign against England on August 15, before taking on Wales two days later. Pakistan will return to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 determined to revive its rich hockey legacy after missing the previous edition of the…
Govt should explain status of judges’ appointment summary before maintainability decided: IHC
Court asks counsel to cite judgment in which court directs president to discharge his constitutional responsibilities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday indicated that the federal government should first explain the status of the long-pending summary for the appointment of high court judges before the court decides whether a petition challenging President Asif…
Govt rejects consultant report on tight gas
ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected findings of the first international consultant and has approved the presence of tight gas in an exploration field operated by Polish Oil and Gas Company. The consultant hired by the director general petroleum concessions (DGPC) declared that the gas field had no tight gas reserves. But the DG hired a…
PFF hosts luncheon in honour of South Korea hockey team
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) hosted a luncheon on Wednesday in honour of the South Korea national hockey team. Photo: PFF The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) hosted a luncheon on Wednesday in honour of the South Korea national hockey team as a gesture of goodwill and to promote international sporting cooperation during the team’s ongoing…
PSX gains nearly 1,000 points on broad-based buying
Strong investor interest in banking, cement, fertiliser and energy stocks lifts market’s mood KARACHI: Buying interest dominated trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, lifting the benchmark KSE-100 Index by nearly 1,000 points during intraday trade. Investor activity remained concentrated in automobile assemblers, cement, chemical, commercial banks, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration companies,…
Islamabad ATC extends former senator Mushtaq Ahmad’s physical remand by four days
Prosecution requests 30-day physical remand, arguing that investigators have yet to recover a vehicle and weapons Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) senator Mushtaq Ahmad holds press conference in Islamabad. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday extended former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad and a co-accused, Daniyal, physical remand in police custody for a further…
Pakistan, Netherlands target $5b trade
LAHORE: The Netherlands has identified the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) as a key partner for expanding bilateral trade and investment, with the current trade volume of $1.9 billion having the potential to reach $5 billion through enhanced cooperation. Chargé d’Affaires of the Dutch Embassy Hajo Provo Kluit, during his visit to LCCI,…
Jawad Akhtar, Arsam Farooq elected to lead Islamabad Regional Cricket Association
Jawad Akhtar, Arsam Farooq elected to lead Islamabad Regional Cricket Association The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the successful completion of elections for the office-bearers of the Islamabad Regional Cricket Association, with Mohammad Jawad Akhtar and Arsam Farooq Ahmed elected to key leadership positions. According to an official notification issued by PCB Election Commissioner…
Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome
People move an Israeli casualty to an ambulance, as casulaties arrived in a helicopter after being wounded in an explosion in Lebanon, in Haifa, Israel. Photo: Reuters Israel said two of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday while Lebanese authorities said Israeli retaliatory attacks killed at least one person, a flare-up in…
PM Shebaz, CDF Munir to visit Saudi Arabia from Aug 6 to 8: MoFA
FO rejects India’s remarks regarding AJK elections in weekly briefing, says they are baseless, politically motivated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stands with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June…
