The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is set to cut about 10% of its spending – including hiring freezes and reductions in short term staff – after the US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time, according to classified WTO documents seen by Reuters. The watchdog…
Napoli and Como cancel each other out in a frustrating stalemate. Photo: AFP/FILE MILAN: Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in the…
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports Workers remove a coffin with a body from temporary graves and prepare for transport for a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh…
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…
Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring Arsenal’s second goal. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s side demolished woeful Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz at the…
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said Karachi experienced heatwave-like conditions, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42°C and humidity at 52 per cent, making it feel as high as 45°C. According to a statement, the heat index — which reflected perceived…
KARACHI: Despite the recent rollout of 5G services in Pakistan, internet speeds remain frustratingly slow in major metropolitan cities like Karachi and Lahore. Even the capital, Islamabad, continues to experience sluggish connectivity. The situation is far worse in peripheral regions such as Azad Kashmir and Balochistan, where reliable high-speed internet remains a distant dream. At…
Mbaye and Zaïre-Emery on target as PSG are forced to settle for a draw. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday….
Barcelona earned a tight win at Osasuna to move to the brink of the La Liga title. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. Elsewhere, Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League…
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue has chaired a virtual meeting…