Over 200 K-Electric feeders are affected; CM Murad Ali Shah orders emergency rain response across Sindh The season’s first monsoon spell drenched Karachi on Friday, bringing light, moderate and heavy rain to different parts of the city after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted more rain accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next two days….
Latest increase takes petrol to Rs335.18 per litre and HSD to Rs383.46 under the new system The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.66 and Rs4.8 per litre, respectively, for July 25. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum, the price of petrol has…
Jurgen Klopp faces a massive challenge to return Germany to the top of the football tree. Photo: AFP FRANKFURT: Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday. Klopp’s appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see…
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have secured direct entry into the knockout stage of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026, with eight teams set to compete for the remaining places in the opening round. The draws and groups for both the men’s and women’s tournaments were announced on Thursday, with cricket…
NCCIA objects to maintainability of pleas, says sentence suspension applications were filed prematurely Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved its decision on the maintainability of applications seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi…
Karim Khan is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior staff member The President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Paivi Kaukoranta addresses delegates before a vote on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct at United Nations headquarters in New…
Experts say ISKP’s quick claim may be an operational shield to divert public anger from actual perpetrators According to the DC, District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar was travelling from Quetta to Mastung when unidentified assailants targeted his vehicle on the national highway. PHOTO: APP Following the killing of District and Sessions Judge Abdul…
File Photo: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 21, 2026. REUTERS The United Nations on Friday called for the safe evacuation and repatriation of some 6,000 sailors stuck in a “dire humanitarian and human rights crisis” in the Strait of Hormuz. UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for…
Ancient-style statues to be examined by archaeology experts to determine their historical status and significance A picture showing two statues found during excavation work near Lea Market, Karachi—MAYOR KARACHI Two statues were discovered during excavation work in Karachi’s Old City Area, specifically at Lea Market on Friday. In a message posted on social media, Karachi…
: Land record gaps, disputes and outdated surveys create challenges for property transactions The government had made the Green Property Certificate mandatory from July 1 for property sales, transfers, and other land transactions. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: Just days after making the Green Property Certificate mandatory for property transactions, the Punjab government has relaxed the policy…