Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

Nigeria-based NATIONAL MOTORS is expected to produce small trucks and large-sized prime movers in Pakistan within a year. The company, which is a joint venture of German and Chinese carmakers, will invest US$25 million in an assembly plant. The company is currently manufacturing prime movers and small trucks in Nigeria under the brand name of …

Pakistan’s financial sector is witnessing robust growth in Islamic banking, which is emerging as a happy alternative for millions of faithful who regard conventional banking as impure. The past 18 months have seen a steep increase in Islamic banking counters at key local and foreign banks. Two fully-fledged Islamic banks — one local and one …

South African Tscho Mpolokeng surprised a pack of Kenyan runners to win Pakistan’s first-ever international marathon yesterday. The 28-year-old finished in two hours 15:57 minutes to clinch the first prize of $10,000. The women’s marathon was won by Kenyan Jane Kariuki in two hours 43:03 minutes to take the first prize of $10,000 after a …

Man-of-the-match Abdul Razzaq was 63 not out and took 4-53 to lead Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Australia in a tri-series cricket match Sunday at the WACA Ground. Yousuf Youhana was top scorer for Pakistan with 72 runs as the winners moved ahead of the West Indies and into second place in the …

The preliminary round matches geared into action in the two-day 12th Seven-a-side All Pakistan Paktel GSM Rugby Tournament at F-10 ground on Saturday. The matches on the opening day started at 10.00am and continued till late evening under the floodlights, according to the organisers. There are seven outfits in action in the seniors event - …