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FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference. Photo: REUTERS PARIS: Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support after over a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan but there was again a call Friday for him to resign. The 56-year-old Italian-Swiss lawyer’s position remains far from … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is currently fighting several cases pertaining to the power sector in international courts and is spending billions of rupees, which sparks questions about consistency of investment policy. These cases have been filed by different investors, who allege breach of contracts by the government of Pakistan. Earlier, in a case related to … Read more
Says agreement constitutes fundamental pillar for supporting security, stability in region, across Muslim world. Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed Friday the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation has announced an investment of up to $20 million in plastic packaging manufacturer Novatex Limited to support imports of raw materials and equipment, strengthen export competitiveness and promote sustainable production, a World Bank news release said on Friday. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said the … Read more
[ IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The pace of inflation accelerated during the first week of August 2026, reversing the slowdown recorded in the final week of the previous month. The weekly inflation rate rose 0.28%, while the annual inflation stood at 9.29%. During … Read more
Pakistan’s Test cricket squad has departed the West Indies for England, where they will begin preparations for a three-match Test series against the hosts later this month. Pakistan recently completed their two-Test series against the West Indies, with the contest ending in a 1-1 draw. After splitting the series, the national Test side has now … Read more
World number two Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, defeated American Ann Li to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters hardcourt tournament. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Friday while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated … Read more
[ LAHORE: In a world increasingly defined by data, Pakistan stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the nation’s youth bulge and entrepreneurial spirit are well-documented, the infrastructure to harness their potential in the digital age remains a glaring gap. This was the central theme of a think tank session held at the Pakistan China Joint … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: About 48% of total vanaspati ghee samples collected from markets, 75% of refined palm oil and 44% packaged milk were found substandard and could cause serious heart diseases among the people, according to alarming findings released by the government on Friday. The findings, which the Ministry of Planning officially released, were based on … Read more
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.