Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and federal ministers witness the signing ceremony of majority stake selling of First Women Bank to a UAE company.—PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the privatisation of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as “the first drop of rain” in Pakistan’s renewed privatisation drive, calling…
The logo of China Eastern Airlines is pictured at China Eastern Airlines Headquarters in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2023. Photo: REUTERS State-backed China Eastern Airlines 600115.SS will resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9, the airline’s website showed on Saturday, as China and India resume direct air links amid a diplomatic thaw after a five-year freeze….
Money includes $600 million for two aging federally owned Cape Cod canal bridges in Massachusetts The Trump administration will freeze a further $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown, White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday. The US Army Corps of Engineers will pause work…
NEW DELHI: India expects to spend about Rs654 billion ($7.44 billion) to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates shared on Friday by an official, who leads the efforts to build a home-grown engine. The country will require about 1,100 engines for a variety of fighter jet programmes…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed sending a technical assistance mission to Pakistan to investigate reasons behind a whopping $16.5 billion to $30 billion trade data discrepancy and recommend corrective measures. Sources told The Express Tribune that the IMF offered to send the mission during the recently concluded talks for the second review…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold holdings have emerged as a key driver of the country’s strengthening reserves, soaring in value as global bullion prices rally more than 50% in 2025. According to data from Topline Securities and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s gold reserves are now valued at nearly $9 billion, up sharply from…
The flag of Iran is seen over its consulate building, with Pakistan’s flag in the foreground, in Karachi, Pakistan January 18, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The government has directed the Ministry of Commerce to engage in barter trade with Iran, Russia and Afghanistan with care, diligence and caution because of the imposition of sanctions on…
Planning minister says PDNA underway to assess full impact; cites signs of economic stability Residents wade through a flooded road, following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Qadirabad village near the Chenab River in Punjab province, Pakistan August 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said…
The Italian posted a stunning 1:26.492 on his Aprilia, smashing Jorge Martin’s previous best AUSTRALIA: Marco Bezzecchi demolished the Australian MotoGP lap record in setting the standard during second practice on Friday, becoming the first rider ever to dip below 1:27 at Phillip Island. The Italian, who won the Indonesia sprint race a fortnight ago…
The champions have slumped to three straight defeats, surrendering top spot to Arsenal LONDON: Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim’s men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield. The champions have lost just one of their past 14 Premier League…
