Pakistan's annual consumer price inflation slowed to 6.9% in September, data showed on Tuesday, the lowest in more than three years, as the government seeks to implement IMF conditions that many households fear will hit them hard financially.

Pakistan inflation slowed to the lowest in almost four years in September after the government slashed fuel prices and food costs eased.

The consumer price index (CPI) was announced by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), which collects data on prices. The 6.7 per cent in September is the lowest in almost four years, according to the Dawn newspaper.

Babar Azam has stepped down from Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy only six months after being reappointed ODI and Twenty20 skipper by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan's white-ball skipper having captained his country in 20 Tests, 43 one-day internationals and 85 T20 internationals.

Babar Azam noted that captaincy has been a rewarding experience for him but added that the responsibility has led to significant workload.

A Russian company will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice from Pakistan amid difficulties in cross-border payments due to Western sanctions, Tass news service reported.

A Russian company will reportedly barter with Pakistan as the Kremlin struggles to make payments across borders.

Russia has been facing immense pressure due to the sanctions imposed by the West. These sanctions, led by the United States and its allies, have severely affected the Russian economy, making it difficult for businesses to conduct regular transactions and cross-border payments.