Youth policy to unlock demographic dividend
Ministry notes despite significant opportunity, youth development indicators remain a matter of concern National Assembly….
Youth policy to unlock demographic dividend
Ministry notes despite significant opportunity, youth development indicators remain a matter of concern National Assembly. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formulated a comprehensive National Adolescent and Youth Policy aimed at unlocking Pakistan’s demographic dividend by equipping young people with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in different fields. The government has prioritised…
Gauff reaches US Open quarter-finals
Coco Gauff downs American Iva Jovic to reach US Open quarterfinals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since winning the title three years ago. Gauff, seeded fourth this year, beat the 14th-seeded Jovic 6-1, 6-4…
Netanyahu warned by UAE president before October 7 events, failed to brief security chiefs: Haaretz
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says warning to Netanyahu ‘true,’ accuses him of ‘criminal negligence’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an “explicit warning” from the United Arab Emirates about Hamas plans to…
PR to finally begin ML-1 work this year
ISLAMABAD: Work on the long-delayed ML-1 project will begin this year for the first time in the history of Pakistan Railways (PR), with Rs25 billion allocated for the flagship project out of the Rs40 billion released to the department, the Senate Standing Committee on Railways was told on Monday. Briefing the committee at its meeting,…
IMF fourth review next major test
Textile firms set to recover, $3b bond strengthens buffers but inflation tests recovery The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS KARACHI: Pakistan’s economic recovery is facing its first major test from a new wave of external pressures, with higher oil prices and…
Pakistan storm into Asia Cup semis
Pakistan blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026. Photo: Screengrab Pakistan blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 5-2 victory over Malaysia in their key Pool B encounter at Moqi, China, on Tuesday. This is the third straight win from…
Haris set for CPL stint with Warriors
Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to make his Caribbean Premier League debut after being signed by Guyana Amazon Warriors as a replacement for Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will also join the Amazon Warriors, replacing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Nabi and Gurbaz are leaving the CPL to join Afghanistan’s national…
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security
Says such ‘dastardly attacks’ threaten innocent lives as well as regional peace and security Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting in Riyadh on September 17, 2025. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned in the “strongest terms” Houthi attacks targeting civilian…
Reforms to improve B READY ranking
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s performance under the World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B READY) assessment, a statement said on Monday. Pakistan ranked 17th among 101 economies with a score of 86.64 in the Business Entry category of the B READY 2025 Report….
Afghanistan set extensive UAE cricket schedule
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for an extensive international cricket programme in the United Arab Emirates during October and November, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday. The schedule will begin with a one-off Test against Bangladesh from October 9-13, followed by an ODI tri-nation series involving Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe from October…
