Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said Pakistan’s future lay in industrialisation, adding that his government was now focusing on sustainable growth. Addressing the commercial launch of Rashakai Prioritized Special Economic Zone in Nowshera, he said wealth creation is impossible with industrialisation. “Also this economic zone comes under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This is a good thing for Pakistan …

This weekend in Arlington will be busy, with city swimming pools opening and live music performances. Here’s a round-up of what’s going on: Splash What: The city’s two family aquatic centers are opening Saturday at full capacity. When: Saturday, May 29: 12-7 p.m. Sunday, May 30: 1-6 p.m. Monday, May 31: 12-6 p.m. Where: Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center, 2800 …

KHYBER: Trade with Afghanistan through Torkham remained suspended on the third consecutive day on Thursday as Khugakhel tribesmen continued their protest and blockade of the main road leading to the border crossing. Afghan nationals aspiring to return to their country were, however, provided with an alternative route via Charbagh area to reach Torkham as part of a good-well gesture by …

Punjab School Education Minister Murad Raas on Friday urged teachers in Lahore to get vaccinated, saying schools in the province would be reopened from June 7. He was speaking to the media alongside Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid after inaugurating the first dedicated ‘Vaccination Centre for Teachers’ at the Government Pilot Higher Secondary School located on Wahdat Road in …

LAHORE: After the Punjab government gave permission for some specific sports including cricket to resume, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced to hold the trials to select U-19 and seniors sides of all city associations belonging to the province from May 29 to June 10. It will be the first time that the PCB will hold the inter-city …

LONDON: Sam Billings was called into the England squad for the two Test series with New Zealand on Wednesday after Ben Foakes was ruled out with a torn hamstring due to a freak accident. Foakes was due to play his first home Test — all eight previous Test appearances have been abroad — but he tore his left hamstring when …

LAHORE: While majority of players and officials of the Pakistan Super League-6 got their visas for Abu Dhabi, including all Indians and South Africans nationals, the scheduled chartered flights from Karachi and Lahore to Abu Dhabi were delayed for one day and will now leave for UAE on Thursday. According to an update on the issuance of the visas announced …

KARACHI: The fate of the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2021) in Abu Dhabi is in the doldrums as the organisers are in a fix due to operational and logistical issues. The PCB held an emergency meeting with the franchise owners earlier today and shared the developments after it. In a statement issued after the meeting, the …

TOKYO: Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper, an official Tokyo Olympics sponsor, called for the Games to be cancelled on Wednesday, in the latest sign of opposition less than two months before the opening ceremony. The call comes with public opinion in Japan firmly against holding the Games this summer, and after prominent business leaders voiced their concern in recent weeks. Organisers insist however …