Ministers say move aims at enhancing transparency Diesel up by Rs31.05 per litre, petrol Rs5.44 Petrol pump owne ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced that petroleum product prices would now be reviewed and notified on a daily basis, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continue to…
Proposes truth commission, urges both sides to halt actions until inquiry is completed Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public rally in Dadyal, Mirpur district, on Friday. Photo: X/ PPP Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday criticised both the federal government and the protesters over the recent unrest in…
SOUTHPORT: Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s. Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty…
LAHORE: The absence of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from a key PTI parliamentary meeting has raised questions within the party about the prospects of its planned nationwide protest movement beginning on August 5, with some leaders fearing it could become another missed opportunity. A senior PTI leader told The Express Tribune that the chief…
Danyal said Pakistan, with a 97% Muslim population, has 2,189 churches, 732 temples and 58 gurdwaras Federal Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry speaks to the media on Friday—APP Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry on Friday called out “selective lectures” directed at Pakistan regarding minority rights during its GSP+…
EAST RUTHERFORD: Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium — where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over. Messi had turned 29 in June 2016 and was already…
. PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the people of the province and the country’s security forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, but regretted that a lack of resources was often cited whenever the province’s constitutional rights were discussed. Addressing the First Achievement Awards 2026 ceremony organised by…
Balochistan govt orders judicial probe into Ziarat tragedy after reaching agreement with sit-in committee Representatives of the Balochistan government and the Ziarat sit-in committee sign a written agreement after successful negotiations to end the prolonged Ziarat sit-in. Photo: Express The Balochistan government on Friday decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat…
SOUTHPORT: Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his opening round of the British Open that left the Masters champion seven shots off the lead. In a rollercoaster round at Royal Birkdale, McIlroy bogeyed both par threes on the front nine and then dropped a shot at both par…
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Human beings have always been fascinated by the idea of being chosen. Nations seek it, civilisations claim it, and religious communities often find comfort in believing that they occupy a special place in the Divine plan. Yet…