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Liverpool to play double-header against Como

Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Andoni Iraola over their vacant managerial post. Photo: AFP/File COMO, ITALY: Liverpool’s double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager ​Andoni Iraola said on Saturday. Liverpool, who lost pre-season fixtures against ‌Leeds United and AS Monaco, … Read more

‘Investment, exports, jobs on agenda’

[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability had taken hold and reforms had moved from intent to implementation, as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. In a message issued on the occasion, he said strengthening fiscal and external fundamentals was contributing to rising economic … Read more

Pakistani celebrities dress in patriotic hues for Independence Day

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From traditional shalwar kameez to casual T-shirts, stars marked day with own personal style As Pakistan celebrated its 80th Independence Day, celebrities across the country took to social media to celebrate in their own way — and, as always, their fashion choices became part of the festivities. For some, the occasion called for traditional silhouettes and … Read more

Court directs Mir Ali Raza’s business partner not to leave city during probe

Directs Ahmed’s lawyer to decide at the next hearing whether to withdraw or pursue the bail application Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. SCREENGRAB/ Youtube KARACHI: A court in Karachi on Saturday ordered the business partner of Mir … Read more

Digital economy turns profitable

[ Sustainable growth now depends less on acquiring users and more on delivery economics, payment reliability, customer retention and disciplined execution. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s digital economy is beginning to move from potential to proof due to expanding digital payments and platforms shifting from subsidised growth towards profitability and sustainable unit economics. For much of … Read more