Says vessels paying ‘tolls’ to Iran would be intercepted CENTCOM to enforce blockade on Iranian ports today IRG US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC. SCREENGRAB WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: United States President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the end of…
. BUDAPEST: Hungarians began voting on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year stint in power as a self-described “thorn” in the EU’s side. US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind the EU’s current longest-serving leader, who maintains close ties to Russia. The vote is…
. ISLAMABAD: Analysts have praised Pakistan’s diplomacy, observing that Islamabad has captured global attention as a centre of peace, showcasing its evolution from military prowess to diplomatic finesse and establishing itself as a mature middle power shaping the international system. Analysts, speaking to various media outlets, noted that the country is drawing global attention and…
US-Israel-Iran conflict exposes vulnerabilities in dollar-dominated oil trade, accelerating de-dollarisation Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The petrodollar has been central to…
Barcelona thump Espanyol 4-1 with goals from Ferran Torres (2), Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford. Photo: AFP/FILE BERLIN: Lamine Yamal set up two goals and scored another as Barcelona took a significant step towards defending their La Liga title with a 4-1 derby win over Espanyol on Saturday. Ferran Torres netted twice with Yamal and…
With no permanent recruitments made over the past 15 years, NICH fails to accommodate the influx of child patients Sindh’s largest children’s hospital, the National Institute of Child Health (NICH), has been operating for years under severe staff shortages, with 800 posts lying vacant despite an overwhelming patient load. Doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff are…
Goals from Ngumoha and Salah secured a 2-0 win AFP April 12, 2026 2 min read Liverpool returned to winning ways as goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield. Photo: AFP/FILE LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s rising star and departing legend combined to ease the pressure on Arne Slot as…
With schools failing to provide buses, students are forced into overcrowded, unsafe vehicles LAHORE: The lack of school transport in Punjab is becoming a serious issue, as a large number of public and private educational institutions still fail to provide buses for students. Despite clear orders from the Lahore High Court directing schools to arrange…
Fifty years of brokering peace for others, can the ‘Islamabad Talks’ mark a turning point for Pakistan’s diplomacy? KARACHI: For a country long typecast as a source of regional instability, Pakistan pulled off something for the books. After almost six weeks of conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, it was Islamabad that brokered…
Carlos Alcaraz sets up a high-stakes Monte Carlo final clash with Jannik Sinner. Photo: AFP/FILE MONTE CARLO: Carlos Alcaraz teed up a blockbuster Monte Carlo Masters final with Jannik Sinner as the world’s top two players will face off on Sunday for the number one ranking. Alcaraz ended the fairytale run of local boy Valentin…