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[ Rollout remains painfully slow; city tops with 257 sites but covers only quarter of target A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: Karachi, marred by a plethora of infrastructural problems, has emerged as the frontrunner in Pakistan’s early 5G deployment, hosting more operational sites than any … Read more
The couple lost their publicly funded security after deciding to leave Britain in 2020, deepening their split with the royal family.
Australia’s Mike Hussey is considering becoming England’s Test batting coach. AFP SYDNEY: Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. Hussey has had an informal approach from England’s new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent … Read more
Security, politics, economic issues set to dominate talks as Jakarta tries to balance ties with Beijing, Washington Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi listens during a joint press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (not pictured) following their bilateral meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 18, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s defence and foreign ministers met their Indonesian counterparts on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to … Read more
[ 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