Pakistan women team captain shakes her with Tajikistan skipper before the start of the game. — Twitter/@TheRealPFF/File KARACHI: Following their win against Tajikistan in the AFC Olympic Qualifiers, Pakistan women team’s position has improved their position in the FIFA world ranking. The green shirts, who were 161st in March this year, have now climbed to
Economic Affairs Division Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz and USAID Mission Director to Pakistan Reed Aeschliman signed a new five-year bilateral on June 7, Wednesday. — Twitter/eadgop The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday announced $445.6 million in grant to support socio-economic development in Pakistan. Economic Affairs Division Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz and
A representational image of gold jewellery. — AFP/File Despite an increase in the international rate and depreciation in the local currency against dollar, the per tola price of gold fell over Rs2,000 in Pakistan on Tuesday. According to the data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — AFP/File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed hope that Pakistan would finalise the much-awaited loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this month. In an exclusive interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu, the premier said the ninth review by the IMF will match all terms and conditions, adding,
Pakistan pacer, Wahab Riaz, has expressed his desire to be included in the upcoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) training camps. While speaking to the media at the Torch ceremony of the Punjab Games held at Kinnaird College, Lahore, Wahab who last played an international match way back in 2020 affirmed that he currently has no
Airline association urged governments to abide by international agreements. — AFP/File The global air transport body has urged countries, including Pakistan, to allow airlines to repatriate their profits, warning that “rapidly rising levels of blocked funds posing threat to airline connectivity”. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) said in a statement on Sunday that the
Shaheen Afridi wasn’t at his best with the ball against Worcestershire, who posted a mammoth total of 226/5 against Nottinghamshire on Friday in the T20 Vitality Blast. In his four-over spell, Afridi conceded 45 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 11.25. He managed to claim only one wicket, that of Kashif Ali, who was
$100 bills. — AFP/File Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased to $4.09 billion as the liquidity-challenged country mulls starting a fresh bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme without completing the current one. In a statement, the SBP said its reserves have fallen $102 million as