NEW DELHI: India’s recent run of defeats has triggered serious concern inside the Board of Control for Cricket in India, with a formal review expected after the ongoing England tour. Indian media reports say changes could be made to the national team’s coaching and support staff after poor performances against South Africa, Ireland and England. The reports also suggest that at least one senior member of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s support staff may leave the setup. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the board will review India’s recent T20I performances after the England tour. He said the board is…
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund is expected to provide Pakistan with another $3.6 billion over the next 14 months under its ongoing loan programs, according to IMF program documents. The IMF’s current support for Pakistan includes the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Together, the two programs are worth about $8.4 billion. Pakistan has already received around $4.8 billion, while the remaining amount is expected to be released in future tranches after successful economic reviews. The next economic review under the EFF and RSF programs is expected in September. According to IMF documents, completion of the fourth…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have made progress toward a reciprocal trade agreement after talks in Washington, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Saturday. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the talks were held in a cordial atmosphere. He said both sides had removed differences and built convergence to help finalize the agreement at an early stage. The talks came as a temporary 10 percent US tariff imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 is set to expire later this month. Both countries are trying to replace temporary trade measures with a more stable bilateral framework. Pakistan…
QUETTA: Security forces have killed nine more terrorists in fresh operations under Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources cited by state media. The latest action was carried out against terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, security sources said. The terrorists were reportedly hiding in difficult mountainous areas and remote routes. According to the report, security forces used both air and ground operations to target militant hideouts in Balochistan. Security sources said the total number of terrorists killed during Operation Shaban has now reached 52. They further said that since July 5, a total of 88 terrorists have been killed…
WASHINGTON: The United States remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution with Iran, while technical-level talks between the two sides are continuing despite a sharp rise in regional military tensions, according to U.S. officials. The latest diplomatic signal comes after renewed exchanges of fire between Washington and Tehran threatened to derail efforts to turn a fragile interim arrangement into a lasting agreement. A U.S. official said the Trump administration was still committed to finding a resolution and that technical-level discussions were continuing toward a nuclear deal. Regional mediators are also working to reduce tensions and revive negotiations. According to reporting…
PESHAWAR: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly criticised his own government’s policies during a parliamentary group meeting, expressing anger over legislation increasing the salaries and privileges of ministers and provincial assembly members. According to the provided news copy, Gandapur said he had already warned against increasing the salaries of ministers and lawmakers because such a move would attract strong public criticism. He said the government was repeatedly taking steps that were putting it under pressure and exposing it to criticism. Gandapur also raised concerns over alleged poor-quality development work in different constituencies. He said even government…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Croatian Foreign Minister have agreed to strengthen Pakistan-Croatia bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, agriculture, tourism and other key sectors. The agreement came during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch were also present. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the Croatian Foreign Minister and his delegation to Pakistan. He said relations between Pakistan and Croatia are based on mutual respect, goodwill and shared interests. The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to further expand bilateral cooperation…
QUETTA: At least 19 terrorists were killed and 11 security personnel embraced martyrdom during an operation along the N-25 highway in Balochistan, according to security sources. The operation was carried out between Jhao Cross and Kararo, where security forces targeted militants operating in the area, security sources said. Several other militants were also reported injured. According to the reported security account, the operation targeted militants described by Pakistani authorities as belonging to “Fitna al-Hindustan.” Pakistan Today reported that the action was conducted along the N-25 highway and that the militants had allegedly been involved in extortion from passengers and local…
Doha/Beijing: Qatar and China have called for restraint and diplomacy as Iran-US tensions rise again following renewed military action in the Middle East. The latest escalation has increased fears that the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States could collapse. The US launched new strikes on Iranian targets after Washington said Iran had attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran later targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to the Associated Press. Qatar has strongly condemned repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. In an official statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
US president says he no longer wants to deal with Tehran as the Pakistan-mediated interim agreement faces collapse ANKARA: US President Donald Trump has said the Trump Iran ceasefire deal is “over,” raising fears of a new escalation in the Middle East after fresh American military strikes on Iran. Speaking on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said he no longer wanted to continue dealing with Tehran. He strongly criticised the Iranian leadership and described further negotiations as a waste of time. lopment is especially important for Pakistan because the interim ceasefire agreement between Washington…
