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Shehbaz Sharif tells SIFC’s Apex Committee burden of ‘measures’ will primarily fall on rich n Hopes Pakistan will get last tranche of US$1.1b from IMF next month n Urges people to join Green Pakistan initiative n COAS General Syed Asim Munir reassures fullest support of Pakistan Armed Forces to backstop economic initiatives.   ISLAMABAD  -  Prime Minister...

JAKARTA  -  Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has been elected president of the world’s third-biggest democracy, the elec­tions commission said Wednesday, beating two rivals who have vowed to file legal complaints about the vote.  The fiery defence minister and his vice presidential running mate Gi­bran Rakabuming Raka -- eldest son of outgoing leader Joko Widodo -- already declared victory...

LAHORE  -  Sozo Adventure Park in Jallo Park, La­hore gears up to unveil an exhilarat­ing experience for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts alike. The park, known for its array of adrenaline-pumping activities, is set to introduce ATV bikes and dirt bikes, promising an unforgettable celebration for fam­ilies and friends during this festive season. Eid ul Fitr, a time...

ISLAMABAD   -  Jordan demonstrated their superior­ity by securing a convincing 3-0 victory over spirited Pakistan in a match that was crucial for both teams’ aspirations in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier clash here at the Jinnah Stadium on Thursday.  Mousa Al Tamari, Jordan’s standout performer, stole the limelight with a spectacular brace, while Ali Olwan added...

ISLAMABAD  -  Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff level agreement on the second and final review under Standby arrangement. This came during meetings between Pakistani authorities and the IMF team led by Nathan Porter in Islamabad. Pakistan will receive 1.1 billion dollars after approval from the IMF’s Executive Board. “Upon the approval of...

DUBLIN  -  Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varad­kar has announced his resignation, citing “personal and political, but mainly political reasons” in a surprise move. Flanked by colleagues outside government buildings in Dublin on Wednesday, Varadkar said he felt he was no longer the “best man” for the job. He said he would stay as prime minister until a...

UNITED NATIONS  -  Clusters of tents are cobbled to­gether with any available fabric, plastic and wood, as Ramadan deco­rations, lamps and lanterns illumi­nate a crowded camp of displaced people in central Gaza, spreading a ray of hope amid the rubble of war, according to a UN report. While ceasefire talks failed to end the five-month-long conflict that...

LAHORE   -  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi was pre­sented with the plan to upgrade three major stadiums on Wednesday.  The development came after Naq­vi previously announced that the major stadiums of the country would undergo upgradation before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. “Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi called on the NE­SPAK (National Engineering Services of...

ISLAMABAD  -  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for concerted efforts from both sides to en­sure the early implemen­tation of seven agree­ments worth US$ 10 billion signed between Pakistan and Kuwait in November last year. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Am­bassador of the State of Kuwait to...

LAHORE  -  Shadab Khan of Islamabad Unit­ed was appointed as the captain of the HBL PSL 9 Team of the tournament.  The panel was led by Usman Wahla (Director – International Cricket), comprising indepen­dent members, Danny Morrison, Mark Butcher, Tariq Saeed and Urooj Mumtaz. During the selec­tion process, the independent panel considered various aspects of T20 cricket,...