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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Egypt, Jordan welcome UK measures restricting trade linked to illegal Israeli settlements

Cairo urges others to follow suit, Amman calls for real consequences for Israel undermining two-state solution Palestinians look at houses besieged by Israeli settlers in Qusra village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 12,2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Egypt and Jordan welcomed measures by the UK restricting trade linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian…

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Govt yet to wind up 17 devolved ministries

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has yet to wind up 17 ministries operating in areas devolved to the provinces, setting the stage for a confrontation with a Senate panel seeking full implementation of the 18th Constitutional Amendment. During a meeting on Tuesday, the subcommittee of the Senate’s Functional Committee on Devolution twice indicated that it might…

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PM seeks export-led growth push

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Lahore regarding progress in relief and rehabilitation activities during the monsoon rains, August 22, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said export-led economic growth was the government’s priority and urged the business community to help identify obstacles to higher exports, while directing the relevant authorities…

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First Africa business platform launched

Council to connect Pakistani businesses with 1.59b population, starting with Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched this Friday, creating a new platform aimed at expanding Pakistan’s trade, investment and business partnerships with Africa’s rapidly growing markets. The PAEC is described as Pakistan’s first official Securities and…

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