Semiconductor training programme launched
KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnessed the signing of a contract between…
Semiconductor training programme launched
KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnessed the signing of a contract between the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and NED University of Engineering & Technology, formally establishing NED as the Lead University for the South Region under the Semiconductor Education & Research Cluster (SERC), according to a statement issued by the Minister…
Ali backs Pakistan despite England pressure
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali has said that although they face a daunting task but they still have a chance of producing a miracle in the second Test at Lord’s. England were 177 for seven at the close of the third day, for a lead of 357. Ali, speaking after Saturday’s play, said Pakistan’s bowlers…
Manhunt underway after woman killed, several injured at Swiss rave shooting
Police says all victims Swiss residents, manhunt underway as army helicopter monitors overhead Police officers stand near the site of a deadly shooting at an event, according to the police, at a train station in Aarau, Switzerland, August 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A 22-year-old woman has been killed and five people injured, some seriously, in…
FM Dar heads to Istanbul after UK visit ahead of R4 meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar left London for Istanbul on Sunday to “undertake official engagements”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. Dar’s visit to Turkiye comes ahead of the scheduled Regional Four Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul. FM Dar was on a visit to the United Kingdom, where he met British…
PSX registers modest growth
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a range-bound week on a modestly positive note, with the KSE-100 index closing at 177,697, up 530 points, or 0.3%, week-on-week. Trading stayed cautious as investors watched slow-moving efforts to ease the US-Iran standoff and reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping traffic. A public holiday on Wednesday further…
Rybakina eases US Open injury fears
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina practices ahead of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are “all good” for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week. “I started to practice, so I feel well,” the Kazakh said Saturday. “We’re…
Gobena, Jepchirchir claim Sydney Marathon titles
Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena crosses the finish line to win the Sydney Marathon. Photo: REUTERS SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last…
‘Seafood exports could reach $2b’
KARACHI: Pakistan-origin seafood products are now being sold on European supermarket shelves, demonstrating the country’s growing capability to meet stringent quality and food-safety standards, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Speaking during a visit by a high-level Chinese delegation and other distinguished guests to Sea Green Enterprises, CEO Asim Abrar said the development proves…
Swiatek happy with recent progress
Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a ball to Elena Rybakina (not pictured) during the National Bank Open final at Sobeys Stadium. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said recent progress had encouraged her after what she described as the toughest season of her career as the Pole bids for her first major title…
Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past UAE
Sri Lanka storm past UAE in Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign opener. Photo: ACC Sri Lanka made a flying start to their Women’s Asia Cup defence on Saturday, crushing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets after chasing down their modest target of 80 in just 7.5 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the…
