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[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves edged higher to $22.5 billion as of August 13, 2026, according to the latest weekly data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The foreign reserves held by the central bank increased by $25 million, reaching $17.1 billion. However, the net foreign reserves with … Read more
Floridia residents compare heat to new form of lockdown as streets, piazzas deserted A man wipes the sweat off his face in the Sicilian town of Floridia where five years ago a temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature officially registered in continental Europe, was recorded, Italy, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Five years … Read more
[ A panel of the 9th session of the Islamic Conference on Women in Islamabad on Monday. — OIC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) have agreed to strengthen economic and institutional cooperation among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, with particular emphasis on … Read more
Treasury secretary ties economic pressure to reduced odds of large-scale military action as oil prices rise A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the US will impose “the toughest sanctions … Read more
Pakistan made a winning start to the FIVB Boys Under-17 World Championship in Doha on Thursday, sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. Pakistan, competing alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria, produced a disciplined performance to seal 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 victory and immediately put themselves in a strong position in the group. … Read more
Five-wicket haul offers late relief as England take a 195-run lead at Headingley. Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday but England took a commanding grip on the first Test at Headingley, leading by 195 runs with two … Read more
[ In KSE at least, more than a billion rupees drawn from the investors’ protection fund has helped compensate the victims of many defaulting brokers. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 255 points amid a volatile session marked by an early surge and a … Read more
Moscow says will hear proposals but doubts Washington’s sway over Kyiv, European sponsors Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attends a press conference in Moscow, Russia November 26, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the “realities on … Read more
RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA: Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid … Read more
Minister says Imran Khan returned to Adiala jail after overnight medical examination; was found to be medically fit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was taken to Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), rather than Shifa International Hospital, for his medical examination, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday, clarifying that doctors from Shifa were present during … Read more