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[ The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) condition to halt the sale of 20% of production by factories running in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in the local market may adversely impact the global textile … Read more
Storm’s 162kph winds threaten to batter homes, infrastructure after injuring six in southern Japan People stand next to huge waves crashing on a waterfront as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Sanmen County, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China, August 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s east coast overnight Sunday, bringing torrential … Read more
[ LCCI delegation seeks joint ventures, investment from European industrial powerhouse LAHORE: A Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation has visited Germany to explore new avenues for trade and investment, with the LCCI president stressing that the existing trade volume between the two countries does not reflect the true potential of the relationship. The … Read more
Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova celebrates after upsetting world number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a fourth-round match at the WTA Toronto Masters. Photo: AFP TORONTO: World number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated by Russian 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Saturday in a fourth-round match at the WTA Toronto Masters tournament. Alexandrova defeated the four-time Grand … Read more
They will co-host the 14th edition of the tournament with Zimbabwe and Namibia next year Kagiso Rabada is relishing the chance to lead South Africa’s charge at their home World Cup in 2027. Photo: AFP/FILE South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says playing the 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil will give the Proteas … Read more
He says that a committee of ministers similar to that within NATO would be formed as part of the alliance ANKARA: A defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO’s Article 5 mutual defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not … Read more
[ Trucks carrying aid line up near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt on July 28, 2025. — Reuters KARACHI: A nationwide strike by goods’ transporters has raised alarm over a potential hit to industrial activity as business leaders warn … Read more
[ Oil price relief, external financing optimism fuel stock buying despite geopolitical fears KARACHI: Investor sentiment continued to shift during the outgoing week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with easing oil prices, geopolitical developments and improving external financing prospects set market direction, while profit-taking and global uncertainty kept gains in check. Despite that, the … Read more
POLITICAL EXPRESSION: A man holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini during a rally in Tehran on April 29, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Brig Gen Hassan Zadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Mohammad Rasulullah Corps in Tehran, said the US and Israel had “completely failed” … Read more
Record four-time champions return to the global showpiece after missing 2023 edition Pakistan’s national hockey team on Sunday flew out of Lahore for the Netherlands to feature in the FIH World Cup slated to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15-30. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said it had already transferred Rs20 million … Read more