Fiscal surplus equals 1.6% of GDP; Punjab leads provinces with Rs442 billion surplus ISLAMABAD: During the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the federal government’s income exceeded its expenditures, resulting in a budget surplus of over Rs2.119 trillion. According to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Finance, the federal government posted…
RAWALPINDI: In a significant milestone in the ongoing operation to repatriate Afghan nationals from Rawalpindi, law enforcement agencies have helped more than 4,500 Afghan citizens be deported over the past 11 months, reflecting a marked success in the authorities’ enforcement efforts. According to a report obtained from reliable sources concerning the removal of Afghan nationals…
One of the standout performers for Sunderland so far has been former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris before the match against Everton on November 3. PHOTO: REUTERS SUNDERLAND: Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says his side will need to produce a masterclass if they are to halt Premier League leaders Arsenal’s momentum…
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox is back, finally. Fox was patient in his impatience, eager to make his season debut but realizing he could not rush coming back from a hamstring injury. His teammates were not always as patient. “We’ve been waiting for Fox to get back, really all summer,”…
It’s a big day for the women of Huntrix. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the singing voices behind the heroes of KPop Demon Hunters, have earned several 2026 Grammy nominations, just the latest affirmation of the film and its music‘s global takeover. “There have [been] a lot of different emotions. Obviously, there is pure…
A group of trade unions led by the United Steelworkers slammed the Trump administration for suspending port fees on Chinese ships that workers argued would bring about a revival in the once-dominant domestic shipbuilding industry. The unions expressed “strong disappointment” with the administration’s decision and said it would have negative consequences in the nation’s attempt…
Gary Neville said Sesko looked “awkward” on the ball, comparing him unfavourably to the other signings BENGALURU: Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko must learn to accept the criticism that is directed towards him during his difficult start to life at Old Trafford, the Premier League club’s manager Ruben Amorim said. Sesko, signed from RB Leipzig…
Following the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, selection committee chair Mack Rhoades wanted to make sure reporters understood the most integral part of the ranking process. “We’ve watched the games,” he said on the weekly teleconference. “Let me repeat that; we watch the games.” That won’t make it easier to decide who…
Matt & Abby, popular social media influencers and podcast hosts, have signed with Currents Management for representation. The couple, Matt and Abby Howard, are looking to expand their brand partnerships, launch new business ventures and grow as voices in the relationships and parenthood media content spaces. The Howards, high school sweethearts turned Arizona-based social media…
The longest US government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at US military bases have started to feel the pain. Thousands of people working at overseas bases in Europe have had their salaries interrupted since the shutdown began almost six…
