Govt approves 750,000 tonnes wheat import as TCP invites bids
Imported wheat will be distributed among provinces based on their demand and requirements KARACHI: The…
Govt approves 750,000 tonnes wheat import as TCP invites bids
Imported wheat will be distributed among provinces based on their demand and requirements KARACHI: The government on Wednesday formally approved the import of 750,000 metric tonnes of wheat, with the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) issuing an international tender for the purchase. According to the TCP tender notification, the wheat will be imported with ±10%…
Arshad Nadeem faces Budapest test
Olympic champion heads to Hungary capital for World Athletics Ultimate Championship Arshad Nadeem prepares for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to Budapest on Wednesday to compete in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, seeking a return to form after a disappointing performance at…
Haaland double powers Man City to victory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign. Photo: AFP PORTO: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto. Haaland was denied by a hat-trick of fine saves by Diogo Costa before half-time, but was not to be denied early in…
PM Shehbaz sets Rs2 trillion agriculture lending target by 2028
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting on the Access to Finance Plan 2026-28 in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged banks and financial institutions to expand lending to farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the housing sector, as the government set a target of Rs2 trillion in agricultural…
New Pak-China agri-route opens
A new sea-rail route linking Pakistan with Chengdu is offering more than a faster way to bring Pakistani dried chilies into China. It could also provide a new channel for Pakistani agricultural products to reach the vast food-processing and consumer market in southwestern China. Li Jiarun, head of the trade business at Chengdu International Railway…
Villa beat Brugge in Champions League opener
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn (R) celebrates after scoring against Club Brugge. Photo: AFP BELGIUM: Aston Villa finally ended their goal drought as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win against Club Brugge on Tuesday. Unai Emery’s side have made a dismal start in the Premier League after a turbulent close-season…
Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
MUNICH: Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, with Harry Kane saying “it has to be our year”. Bayern fell agonisingly short against eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in a wild semi-final last campaign. PSG won a manic first leg 5-4 and then…
FM Dar, Egyptian counterpart discuss regional coordination through R4
Two ministers also discuss regional developments, agree to meet on sidelines of upcoming UNGA Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed closer consultations on regional matters through the Regional Four (R4) foreign ministers, the…
VEON explores digital infrastructure uplift
ISLAMABAD: Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu and JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim led a senior leadership delegation that met with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu on Tuesday to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s capital markets, expanding financial inclusion, developing digital infrastructure and advancing technology-led innovation. The corporate leaders acknowledged the progress…
Sabalenka conquers Noskova in US Open thriller
The top seed wins 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) to set up semi-final showdown with Pegula Aryna Sabalenka survives Linda Noskova in three-set thriller at US Open quarterfinals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open…
