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Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues CupPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:27 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Lea... Read More


Iga Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in TorontoPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:27 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Iga Swiatek outlasted Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to book a Toronto title showdown with world number two Elena Rybakina. Australian Open champion Rybakin... Read More


Zverev says cutting Masters events to one week is an easy fix for crowded calendarPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:27 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- World number three Alexander Zverev said cutting Masters tournaments back to one week would help players maintain their fitness instead of having to manage their workload and be s... Read More


Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to establish 'Joint Business Council' to promote tradePublished on: August 14, 2026 4:24 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- The Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Tilebaliev called on the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh, wi... Read More


SBP-held reserves rise $14m to $17.06bnPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:24 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $14 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $17.057 billion, according to data relea... Read More


PSX slips over 206 points amid selling pressurePublished on: August 14, 2026 4:21 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend on Thursday, losing 206.60 points, a negative change of 0.11 percent, to close at 180,10... Read More


Gold price falls Rs 3,500 per tolaPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:21 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- The price of gold in the country witnessed a downward trend on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs460,436, according to the All Pakistan ... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:21 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.65, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.66. According to ... Read More


Fiscal deficit narrows to 22-year low of 2.6% of GDP in FY26Published on: August 14, 2026 4:20 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan has recorded its strongest fiscal performance in 22 years, with the fiscal deficit falling to 2.6 per cent of GDP and the primary surplus rising to a record 2.9 per cent ... Read More


Government explores use of digital assets, tokenisation for real estate, investment assetsPublished on: August 14, 2026 4:19 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan is exploring the potential use of digital assets and tokenisation, including for real estate and other investment assets, the Finance Division said on Thursday. The deve... Read More