Pakistan secures $800m ADB support for fiscal reforms

An image of the Asia Development Bank’s logo. — Reuters/File KARACHI: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million financing package to help Pakistan strengthen fiscal sustainability and public financial management amid growing debt and reform challenges. The package comprises a $300 million policy-based loan and ADB’s first-ever policy-based guarantee of up to…

Noor Zaman secures spot in British Open Squash Championship main draw

Pakistan’s Noor Zaman can be seen in action in this undated image. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman has qualified for the main draw of the British Open Squash Championship after defeating Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in the qualifying final. The reigning World Under-23 Squash champion continued his impressive run on the professional circuit, securing…