The historic Jamia Mosque Rajgan stands amid the valleys of Old Khanpur, its weathered walls and fading grandeur reflecting growing concerns over the future of one of the region’s most treasured heritage landmarks. PHOTOs: EXPRESS HARIPUR: Old Khanpur, located along the scenic banks of Khanpur Dam, is witnessing growing alarm over the deteriorating condition of…
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. REUTERS India urged the United States to halt strikes on shipping on Thursday after three US attacks on Indian-crewed tankers this week, including one that killed three sailors. The deaths are the first reported since a US blockade on…
Sanctuary aims to conserve Punjab’s largest population of endangered Indus River dolphins The Punjab government has declared a stretch of the Indus River with the highest concentration of the endangered Indus River dolphin in the province as the “Punjnad Indus River Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary”, marking a significant step towards the conservation of the rare freshwater…
Hotels cut rates as fans stay away; soaring flight and match ticket prices have dampened World Cup demand People line up to show their US visa denial to receive free television sets during a promotion by television manufacturer Noblex for people unable to travel to the World Cup due to visa rejections, in Buenos Aires,…
Authorities warn of thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides as Karachi and Lahore continue to swelter The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued warnings of rain, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding in several parts of the country, while hot and humid conditions persist in major urban centres. The PMD…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced the resumption of the Sehat Sahulat Health Facilitation Program after years of dormancy in the federal capital to provide quality care and free treatment for the people. The Sehat Sahulat Program has been launched in 42 hospitals of the twin cities, where deserving patients…
IT and services exports – already crossing the multibillion-dollar mark – are growing at a faster clip than goods and carry immense significance. Photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and telecommunications sectors recorded notable growth during FY2026, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey unveiled on Thursday. ICT exports reached $3.388 billion, while…
Iran’s armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi says battlefield realities matter more than enemy narratives Abolfazl Shekarchi, a spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, said Iranian armed forces are stronger than at the beginning. PHOTO: TASNIM NEWS X Iran on Thursday denied US claims that its defence systems had been destroyed, saying its armed forces remain…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has made it mandatory for all civil servants to declare details of any dual nationality within 90 days, formally initiating implementation of the Foreign Nationality Rules 2026. According to an office memorandum issued by the Establishment Division, the government has directed all public officials to submit a comprehensive declaration regarding their…
Crop sector recovers from 1.01% contraction to 1.44% growth; livestock now 14.6% of GDP A farmer ploughs his field with bulls in Perowal as rising fuel prices and increasing agricultural costs force small growers to return to traditional farming methods. Photo: Express LAHORE: Pakistan’s agriculture sector has demonstrated notable resilience in 2025-26, recording growth of…