‘Investment, exports, jobs on agenda’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability had taken hold and reforms had moved from intent to implementation, as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. In a message issued on the occasion, he said strengthening fiscal and external fundamentals was contributing to rising economic and…

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Bangladesh tighten noose around Australia

Australia still trail by 67 runs with six wickets in hand as the visitors sense famous victory DARWIN: Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win. At…

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Digital economy turns profitable

Sustainable growth now depends less on acquiring users and more on delivery economics, payment reliability, customer retention and disciplined execution. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s digital economy is beginning to move from potential to proof due to expanding digital payments and platforms shifting from subsidised growth towards profitability and sustainable unit economics. For much of the…

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India beat Wales 3-1 in World Cup opener

India opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Group D journey with a 3-1 victory over Wales on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to help former world champions overcome a determined Welsh challenge at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. India made a fast start and established a two-goal advantage in the first quarter, with Harmanpreet…

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Padikkal hits ton as India eye big total

KL Rahul scored 77 before retiring hurt after tea as the visitors reach 288-2 at stumps Devdutt Padikkal got to his maiden Test century in 134 balls. Photo: AFP GALLE: India’s Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden test hundred to underline his credentials for the number three slot and propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2…

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Provinces backtrack on wheat import

Punjab, Sindh refuse financial obligation, seek federal stocks after failing to buy locally ISLAMABAD: Days after the Centre decided to import one million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest soaring prices, two of the largest wheat deficient provinces – Punjab and Sindh – have backtracked from buying the imported commodity and have not yet given…

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Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea fans are ​hoping a radical close-season overhaul will end four years of underachievement since the club’s takeover by American ‌investors who are doubling down on their bid to bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge. The appointment of…

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