Bilawal warns of withdrawing support to PML-N-led govt until ‘grievances addressed’
Says PPP’s position regarding provinces is very clear, if there is consensus, a province should…
Bilawal warns of withdrawing support to PML-N-led govt until ‘grievances addressed’
Says PPP’s position regarding provinces is very clear, if there is consensus, a province should be formed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a press conference at the Parliament House in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday ruled out support for the government’s proposed legislation in the Senate…
Gross debt flow in FY 2025-26 was Rs364b against Rs400b target
A man counts Pakistani Rupee (PKR) notes. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that the increase of 709% in Gross Circular Debt (CD) Flow in FY 2025-26 compared to last year needs to be assessed in the context of macroeconomic conditions, one time LPI waivers, K-Electric payment shortfall and prior-year adjustments. A…
US war tensions weigh on Gulf stocks
BENGALURU: Most Gulf stock markets closed subdued on Tuesday as investors remained cautious after the US ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement and an Iranian official said Tehran would shift to a “fully offensive” military posture. Qatar’s benchmark index fell 0.5%, extending losses for a second consecutive session to close at 9,848 points, its…
PCB sets dates for President’s Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that its Grade-I and Grade-II departmental tournaments will begin on September 12. The first-class President’s Trophy Grade-I will be played from September 12 to October 21 in Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi, with the full schedule to be announced later. The President’s Trophy Grade-II will run concurrently…
China lands reusable rocket breakthrough
Zhuque-3 recovery brings Beijing closer to low-cost, high-frequency commercial spaceflight Zhuque-3 rocket by China’s private rocket firm LandSpace lifts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwestern China, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s commercial space industry took another important step towards making rocket launches cheaper, more…
PTI slams govt move to review Imran Khan’s hospital transfer order
Party leaders accuse ministers of politicising founder’s basic right to medical treatment Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. — REUTERS Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its leaders on Wednesday criticised the federal government for seeking a review of the Supreme Court (SC) order directing…
PSX sinks 1,109 points as oil, Hormuz risks hit sentiment
KSE-100 comes under late-session selling pressure as fuel price concerns grow with government’s refinery talks KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed its early gains on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index coming under selling pressure in the latter part of the session as rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz dampened…
Pakistan braces for busy cricket season
Pakistan is set for a busy international cricket season as Sri Lanka’s tour combines T20Is and a Test series with a high-profile ODI tri-series featuring England and Pakistan. The Sri Lankan team will begin its tour with three T20Is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 11 and 13. The matches will provide both sides…
Boxer Fatima receives cash award
The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist was handed Rs2 million for her fine achievement Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah presents reward to Commonwealth Games medalist Fatima Zahra. Photo: Zulfiqar Baig ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal government has awarded boxer Fatima Zahra Rs2 million for winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Prime Minister’s adviser on Inter-Provincial…
Talal urges Google to remain sensitive to Pakistan’s ‘specific circumstances’
Says terrorists using social media to promote terrorism, stresses proactive monitoring of social media is essential Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry meet a Google delegation led by Senior Director David Wheeler in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday urged Google to remain sensitive…
