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El Niño likely to strengthen further, persist into 2027, WMO says
Very strong El Niño can shift rainfall, temperature patterns worldwide, and fuel extreme weather, like typhoons El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. PHOTO: AFP The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to strengthen further into 2027, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World Meteorological Organisation … Read more
Lenders back private-sector growth
[ FinMin highlights fiscal, external improvements as institutions pledge further support ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development priorities, with Vice President Yingming Yang commending the country’s progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and improved sovereign credit ratings during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, a statement from the … Read more
Stokes set to open for Adelaide
Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers. Photo: AFP SYNDEY: “Role model” Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job. All-rounder Stokes, who signed for the … Read more
Babar’s bat for King Charles
Royal reception at Clarence House comes as visitors regroup for Edgbaston Test after England seal series Britain’s King Charles III poses for a photo with members of the Pakistan National Cricket Team during an audience at Clarence House, central London on September 2, 2026. Photo: AFP Pakistan captain Babar Azam presented King Charles III with … Read more
US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after Iran war deployment
Carrier spent 286 days at sea; 5,000 personnel visiting Sept 2-6, with Pattaya businesses expecting $3m in spending A US Marines F-35C Lightning II launches from the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran February 28, 2026. US. Photo: Reuters The USS Abraham Lincoln … Read more
Govt declares ML-1 ‘national priority’
[ Asian Development Bank Logo. STOCK IMAGE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to expedite the implementation of development projects and enhance private-sector participation, while the ADB has also proposed the establishment of a joint working group for institutional reforms in Pakistan Railways, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The … Read more
Pakistan raises $3b in largest-ever international bond transaction
[ Finance ministry says total issuance stood at $3 billion, while global demand was ‘nearly $6.0 billion’ Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file Pakistan has issued $3 billion through a dual-tranche … Read more