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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on late Wednesday that the United States (US) will now call the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait,” adding that the US is “winning” its war with Iran. “Oil prices will be going down as … Read more
[ LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane has said negotiations on a modernised Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Investment Treaty are expected to conclude by December, a move that could encourage greater Australian investment in Pakistan, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Australia and Pakistan have a treaty dating back to 1998, but it needs to be … Read more
Pakistan’s President’s Trophy Grade-I first-class tournament will begin on September 12, with eight departmental teams competing in a 28-match round-robin competition before the top two meet in a five-day final. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the schedule and squads on Wednesday, with the tournament running until October 28. The eight teams are Ghani Glass, Khan … Read more
She beats Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals, where she will face Gauff Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina beat China’s Zheng Qinwen in the last eight at the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked … Read more
Senior White House advisers cautioned president over possibility that Tehran could continue resisting US pressure US President Donald Trump speaks during an event after signing an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, August 27, 2026. REUTERS Senior White House advisers have … Read more
[ Gillani says fiscal constraints affecting development, women’s equal participation key ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has demanded a reasonable share for the capital in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, arguing that the city should not remain deprived of its due fiscal resources while facing increasing demands … Read more
[After a record year, overseas Pakistanis appear set for another milestone, sending $7.3 billion home in the first two months of FY27, 14.7% more than the $6.4 billion received in the same period last year, building on a historic $41.6 billion in FY26. The State Bank of Pakistan said workers' remittances stood at $3.7 billion … Read more
Investment exposes scale of work needed before biennial event to held in April 2027 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a Rs5.7 billion package to upgrade sports infrastructure ahead of the South Asian Games, with authorities seeking to ensure venues are ready to host the regional multi-sport event. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Planning … Read more
Pakistan vice-captain Saud Shakeel admitted his side were disappointed after another batting collapse left them struggling against England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Pakistan were bowled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, their shortest innings of the three-match series. Shakeel top-scored … Read more
US President Donald Trump speaks while hosting a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 2, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would pay every American adult a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm election, an extraordinary attempt to … Read more