‘Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country,’ said Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE president Strait of Hormuz also dubbed as energy corridor as millions of barrels of oil move from one part to another from here. PHOTO: REUTERS UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the US-Iran war must guarantee access…
Pakistan highlights a contrast between the UN experts’ statement and established findings from various UNSC reports A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday questioned the position of United Nations human rights experts regarding the lack of “credible evidence” linking the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks to Afghan soil, pointing to…
Surge in port traffic offers economic upside if reforms in logistics and governance are fast-tracked Tariff reforms need to be focused less on delivering immediate results and rather addressing structural constraints in Pakistan’s economy by reducing taxation costs and improving productivity and competitiveness. Photo: file KARACHI: The illegitimate US-Israeli war against Iran has posed numerous…
Italian driver of Mercedes Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit. Photo: REUTERS/FILE MIAMI: Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory as the 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship…
International journalist accused of ‘contact with foreign numbers linked to suspicious activity.’ Listen to article WORLDWIDE: A senior journalist based in Srinagar city of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has been detained by Indian authorities for posting a poem on social media. Hilal Mir, who has worked with Indian and international outlets including as a freelancer for…
PUBLISHED September 06, 2025 KARACHI: Over the past few years, Pakistan’s relationship with dogs has visibly evolved. In gated communities and urban enclaves, pet ownership has risen sharply. Social media is full of Labradors on patios, Huskies on driveways, and beagles in shopping carts. On the other hand, public spaces in low- and middle-income areas…
. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) must play a proactive role in the present era to curb cybercrimes. He expressed these views while visiting the building designated for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency headquarters in Islamabad. During the visit, Naqvi sought a comprehensive plan…
Announces projects for Bajaur, including establishing a university campus, linking district with Dir, Swat motorways PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday announced a massive Rs1 trillion development package for the merged districts of the K-P, with Rs400 billion earmarked for health and education. Speaking at the Bajaur Sports Complex after meeting leaders…
Prolonged Gulf conflict can reduce annual inflows, pose threat to external account To cover losses, successive governments have increased electricity prices and imposed a Rs3.23 per unit surcharge to service debts taken for power distribution companies, pushing energy prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file KARACHI: As Pakistan grapples with the fear…
Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic disappointment to claim a third world title, reaffirming his dominance on the global stage. Photo: REUTERS/FILE PRAGUE: American Ilia Malinin returned to the pinnacle of his sport as he skated to a third world title on Saturday and shrugged off the shock of an eighth-place finish at last month’s…