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Nakatani says won't be intimidated in sold-out Inoue title clashPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:36 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Japan's Junto Nakatani said he won't be intimidated when he faces fellow unbeaten countryman Naoya "Monster" Inoue on Saturday in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome. Nak... Read More


Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of seasonPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:35 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the f... Read More


Japan baseball umpire hit by bat still unconscious two weeks onPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:32 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- A Japanese professional baseball umpire who was struck on the head by a bat during a game two weeks ago is still unconscious, local media said. Takuto Kawakami was behind home plate... Read More


Psychologist in Maradona death trial says star had bipolar disorderPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:32 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- A psychologist charged in the trial over Diego Maradona's death told an Argentine court on Thursday that the soccer great had bipolar disorder and was a narcissist, and required a z... Read More


US plans 5000 troops withdrawal from Germany amid NATO tensionsPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:30 PM

Pakistan, May 2 -- The United States (US) has announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, marking a significant shift in its military posture in Europe an... Read More


Inflation returns to double digits at 10.9% in April 2026Published on: May 2, 2026 12:29 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Pakistan's headline inflation clocked in at 10.9% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in April 2026, as shown by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data on Friday, a reading higher than ... Read More


IMF asks Pakistan to implement reforms amid ME war effectsPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:29 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- The Resident Representative of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Pakistan Dr Mahir Binici has said that the ongoing Middle East conflict is likely to create a significant economi... Read More


Pakistan, S Korea agree to engage on CEPA, expand trade, investmentPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:28 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Pakistan and South Korea agreed to engage on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), expand trade and investment cooperation. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal K... Read More


Ericsson pitches 5G, AI as drivers of Pakistan's growthPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:27 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Ericsson, a Swedish telecom, positioned 5G and AI-enabled connectivity as a key driver of Pakistan's economic growth and investment attractiveness at the inaugural EU-Pakistan Busin... Read More


ICCI, GICC ink MoU to boost Pakistan-China business cooperationPublished on: May 2, 2026 12:26 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- In a significant step towards deepening economic integration between Pakistan and China, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (... Read More