PM says IMF raises no serious concerns over Rs100 subsidy after meeting Georgieva at UNGA
IMF chief hails Pakistan’s reform implementation, saying it helped preserve stability and restore confidence Prime…
PM says IMF raises no serious concerns over Rs100 subsidy after meeting Georgieva at UNGA
IMF chief hails Pakistan’s reform implementation, saying it helped preserve stability and restore confidence Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday…
Anthropic, OpenEvidence partner to bring medical AI worldwide
New initiative is a specialised version available to healthcare providers in dozens of low, middle-income countries Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and medical knowledge platform OpenEvidence are collaborating to bring AI-powered clinical decision support to physicians in regions without access to the technology, the…
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as PTI gears up for Sept 27 protest
Islamabad administration urges citizens to refrain from unlawful gatherings, cooperate with security institutions A file photo of Islamabad police. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/EXPRESS As Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) gears up for its planned Sept 27 protest in the federal capital, the Islamabad administration on Wednesday reminded citizens that Section 144 was in force for two months, barring…
Israel’s US envoy says son was injured in West Bank ramming attack
Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said his son was the soldier injured in a car-ramming attack on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, prompting reactions of support from Israeli politicians. “Neria needs a miracle. Neria continued to serve in the reserves after losing his older brother, Moshe Yedidya Leiter,” Leiter said on X,…
Naval chief calls for action to unlock Pakistan’s maritime potential on World Maritime Day
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses stronger oversight, sustainable practices and capacity building to drive growth Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Photo: Express Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday called for translating maritime policies, regulations and international commitments into practical action, stressing that Pakistan’s maritime potential could only be…
Rubio says Russia and Ukraine have both voiced interest in ‘limited ceasefire’
US secretary of state asserts Washington will consistently prioritise its national interest over international order United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS Ukraine and Russia have both voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain…
Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.93, HSD by Rs4.21 for Sep 24
Petrol price set at Rs390.12 per litre and HSD at Rs414.75 after latest daily fuel price revision A worker updates the fuel price at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan,…
Iran says it conveyed conditions for reviving diplomacy with US through Qatar
Baghaei says New York talks focused on Tehran’s demands to end US pressure, secure safe shipping route Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei. PHOTO: AFP Iran said on Wednesday that it conveyed its conditions for reviving diplomacy with the US during a two-hour exchange of messages and clarifications mediated by Qatar on the sidelines of…
K-P Cabinet approves landmark Police Act 2026
New law gives the province power to recall underperforming federal officers, separates policy from operations A photo of KP Police personnel. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at making the provincial police force more accountable, professional and efficient. The new legislation empowers…
Memoir by Princess Diana’s brother flies off the shelves
Copies of Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer’s book “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” are displayed at Waterstones bookshop in London, Britain, September 22, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters British shoppers snapped up copies of a memoir by the brother of Princess Diana on Tuesday after their interest was piqued by incendiary allegations about her troubled marriage to…
