Govt seeks increased OIC investment
A panel of the 9th session of the Islamic Conference on Women in Islamabad on…
Govt seeks increased OIC investment
A panel of the 9th session of the Islamic Conference on Women in Islamabad on Monday. — OIC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) have agreed to strengthen economic and institutional cooperation among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, with particular emphasis on investment,…
Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series
Australia’s Mike Hussey is considering becoming England’s Test batting coach. AFP SYDNEY: Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. Hussey has had an informal approach from England’s new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent…
Europe’s hottest town says climate change is reshaping daily life
Floridia residents compare heat to new form of lockdown as streets, piazzas deserted A man wipes the sweat off his face in the Sicilian town of Floridia where five years ago a temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature officially registered in continental Europe, was recorded, Italy, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Five years…
Tarbela full, Rabi water outlook strengthens
LAHORE: As the country heads into the upcoming Rabi cropping season, a substantially stronger water position was recorded on Thursday after Tarbela Dam reached its maximum conservation level. However, the slower filling of Mangla Reservoir remains a concern for water managers ahead of winter irrigation requirements. The country’s three major reservoirs were holding 10.970 million…
Volatile session at PSX ends in red
In KSE at least, more than a billion rupees drawn from the investors’ protection fund has helped compensate the victims of many defaulting brokers. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 255 points amid a volatile session marked by an early surge and a sharp…
Pakistan open FIVB World Championship with solid win
Pakistan made a winning start to the FIVB Boys Under-17 World Championship in Doha on Thursday, sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. Pakistan, competing alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria, produced a disciplined performance to seal 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 victory and immediately put themselves in a strong position in the group….
Usman admits Pakistan bowling was ‘not up to the mark’
Five-wicket haul offers late relief as England take a 195-run lead at Headingley. Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday but England took a commanding grip on the first Test at Headingley, leading by 195 runs with two…
PM strikes conciliatory tone
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to the negotiating table, saying the government was ready for meaningful talks but it was now up to the opposition to decide how quickly it was prepared to engage in constructive dialogue to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and democracy. Addressing a meeting of the federal…
Gaza mediators slam Israeli strikes
RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA: Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid…
Syria mulls joining Makkah pact
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani at the MoFA. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Thursday said Damascus was considering its options on whether to join or cooperate with a new defence grouping formed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while welcoming…
