PM Shehbaz directs NDMA to provide maximum relief to flood-affected people

Praises the use of AI and modern technology at the National Emergencies Operation Centre Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to mobilise all available resources to provide all-out assistance and relief to people affected by floods, Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. While chairing a meeting with NDMA Chairman Inam…

Read More

‘Made in Pakistan’ clean energy push begins

SUZHOU: An “E-Cluster” model is being implemented in Pakistan to establish an integrated clean-energy manufacturing ecosystem across the country, with the aim of transforming Pakistan into a regional clean energy manufacturing and technology hub, according to China Economic Net. Qasim Kamal, Group Director of Suzhou IBI Engineering (Belt & Road Economic and Trade Centre), said…

Read More

Hazlewood joins rare Australia’s fast bowlers club

The ace-pacer reaches his 300th Test wicket on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin Australia’s experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian to take 300 Test wickets on Saturday, reaching the milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Hazlewood dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for his 300th…

Read More

Hormuz can be opened or closed only by Iran’s command: Deputy FM

Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is pictured here on the right. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Iran retains authority over the strategic waterway. Gharibabadi stated on X that “The Strait of Hormuz cannot be…

Read More

Pharma roadmap envisages $10b exports

Minister urges industry to work with govt to make Pakistan innovation, export hub “It is a gateway to African countries with a huge scope for Pakistani products, especially textiles, cosmetics, cotton, pharmaceuticals and plastic,” said FPCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called…

Read More

Pakistan clinch Asian netball plate division title

The country’s women overcome Thailand 55-50 in Hong Kong final, secure qualification for Cup Division Pakistan women’s netball team defeated Thailand 55-50 in the final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division, securing the title and earning qualification for the Cup Division. The next Asian Netball Championship will be held in Singapore in 2028….

Read More

Bangladesh keep Australia reeling

After securing a commanding 228-run lead, Bangladesh struck early to leave Australia struggling Darwin Bangladesh were in strong position as after posting 426 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 198 they reduced the hosts to 111-3 in Darwin as the third day’s play was in progress. Steven Smith (41) and Cameron Green (18)…

Read More

IHC adjourns Imran cases until recess ends

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declined to fix cases involving PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing before the end of the ongoing judicial recess, despite the PTI legal team’s request for their early listing, sources said. The PTI legal team met the secretary to the IHC chief justice and pressed for the cases…

Read More

Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough

SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5% KARACHI: Emphasising the need for continued reforms on Independence Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Thursday that the country’s economy has made important progress towards stability over the past year, driven by prudent fiscal and monetary policies and…

Read More