Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of…
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says A F-35 fighter jet flies during a graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots at Hatzerim Airbase, in southern Israel, June 29, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and…
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS OPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday a modest oil output hike, sources said, but the increase will remain largely on paper as long…
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation Stuffed animals recovered by wildlife officials in Lahore on May 2, 2026, from residence of suspect engaged in illegal taxidermy. Photo: Reporter LAHORE: Wildlife Rangers in Lahore arrested suspects involved in skinning a dead African lion after a video of…
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day, stressing the importance of responsible journalism, truth…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a quota of 25,000 metric tonnes from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), including 15,000 tonnes of yellowfin tuna and 10,000 tonnes of skipjack, a landmark achievement expected to generate approximately $200 million in exports, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on World Tuna Day, according to…
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement Smoke rises following explosions in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from northern Israel, April 28, 2026. REUTERS The Israeli military issued an urgent warning on Sunday to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon,…
ISLAMABAD: To get rid of the undue additional 5.5% taxes imposed to force unregistered businesses to get registered, Pakistan’s documented dairy sector has proposed an 18% sales tax on printed price, which will also discourage tax evasion. As an alternative, the industry is seeking a reduction in the standard sales tax from 18% to 10%,…
Police say investigation has been launched to determine motive behind attack, identify assailants A photo of KP Police personnel. PHOTO: FILE DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An Additional Station House Officer (SHO), Mirajan Shah, was seriously injured on Sunday when unidentified men opened fire in South Waziristan’s Madina Mor area, District Police Officer (DPO) Tahir Shah Wazir…
Pakistan’s willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation ISLAMABAD: Despite facing serious challenges to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) arising from the policies and ideology of Modi’s Hindutva-driven government, Pakistan adopted a calm, careful and international law-based approach. Pakistan’s strategy emphasized patience, legal recourse, and proactive diplomacy, which not only helped…