PRA collects Rs54.8b in first two months

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected Rs54.8 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, its highest-ever collection for the July-August period, marking an increase of Rs11.5 billion over the Rs43.3 billion gathered during the same months last year, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The improved performance follows…

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England name squad for final Pakistan Test

England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, retaining their winning combination after sealing a 2-0 series lead in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Uncapped pacer Sonny Baker remains in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has been left out of the bowling group for the…

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Andoni Iraola hails Bradley Barcola mentality

The France winger becomes the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history LONDON: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the “right mentality” after making clear his desire to join the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain. The France winger became the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history on…

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PM Shehbaz approves establishment of Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border trade

Directs relevant authorities to work on ’emergency basis’ to enhance capacity of the country’s ports Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board during a meeting held in Islamabad on September 3, 2026. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board, to…

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Bayern win German Cup opener

Harry Kane now has 148 goals in 150 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP GERMANY: A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet…

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Shanto, Mahmud back for Asian Games

Najmul Hossain Shanto last played a T20I in May 2025. Photo: AFP Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto and Hasan Mahmud to their T20I squad for the Asian Games in September, with Litton Das returning as captain after recovering from a hamstring injury. Litton missed Bangladesh’s recent series against Zimbabwe and Australia but resumes the…

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FCC tightens rules on child custody

Says wrongfully removed children should be returned to state of habitual residence ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has laid down guidelines for Pakistani courts dealing with custody disputes involving minors whose parents hold citizenship of different countries, emphasizing the principle of returning a child to the state of habitual residence in cases of wrongful…

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Govt declares ML-1 ‘national priority’

Asian Development Bank Logo. STOCK IMAGE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to expedite the implementation of development projects and enhance private-sector participation, while the ADB has also proposed the establishment of a joint working group for institutional reforms in Pakistan Railways, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The understanding…

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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid

MONZA: Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers’ world championship with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win on Sunday when he races on Ferrari’s home tarmac. As he bids to reduce local hero Kimi Antonelli’s 59-point advantage — the Italian having claimed six wins for Mercedes — the…

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