Oil price spikes on Trump’s “hell for Iran” threat, Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen selling pressure KARACHI: War-driven uncertainty kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under sustained pressure during Monday’s morning session, as trading opened in a tense environment. By 11:34am, the index had fallen to 148,027.32, down 2,371.39 points (1.58%) from the previous close…
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya poses at a press conference in Cape Town on March 29. Photo: AFP CAPE TOWN: South African Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic 800 metres champion, said on Sunday that the IOC’s reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games was “a disrespect for women”. The former…
Analysts say face-to-face talks could ease strains on global trade and reduce uncertainty. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Top US officials are set to meet with a senior Chinese delegation in Geneva this weekend, marking the highest-level bilateral talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that sparked an ongoing trade war between the two global powers. US…
Muhammad Sufian, 8, admitted to Benazir Children Hospital Mardan (BCHM) with a high-grade fever, has taken different antibiotics for almost 24 days. “Before admission to BCHM,” shares Sufian’s father Aziz Ur Rehman. “My son was treated by local medical practitioners in clinics situated in Lundkhawar area of Mardan district, and then by doctors at nearby…
Looted money brought to the gang leader, who would then distribute it among members Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) arrest four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi. PHOTO: PAKISTAN RANGERS (SINDH) KARACHI: Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force’s…
Fire erupts at Khor Fakkan after interception; drone detected near telecom site in Fujairah Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on X, the premier said, “Deeply concerned at the…
Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: Solar power generation has proven to be socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally friendly. It is therefore highly sustainable for a country like Pakistan where the power supply gap is always increasing. Solar can reduce our heavy reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. It can also mitigate high electricity…
AUSTIN: Jorge Martin won the U.S. MotoGP sprint in Austin on Saturday while Aprilia Racing teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed and failed to finish a sprint for the second time this season. Martin overtook Francesco Bagnaia during the final lap at the Circuit of the Americas where he made a move at turn…
Deal may boost US-UK ties while easing pressure on tech firms and manufacturing sectors. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: US President Donald Trump has hinted at the announcement of a major trade deal with the United Kingdom, in what could mark the first concrete step towards easing tariff tensions that have rattled global markets. “Big News Conference tomorrow…
PUBLISHED August 31, 2025 Whether for a minor injury or a life-saving procedure, hospitals are where sick people rush to in the hopes of getting better. However, when proper infection control protocols are not followed, a patient walking in for a simple blood test might leave the hospital unknowingly carrying HIV-AIDS. According to the Better…