Sources say Islamabad’s engagement with all stakeholders helped prevent a major regional confrontation Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate diplomacy between the United States and Iran were aimed at promoting regional stability rather than securing any narrow national interest, security sources said on Tuesday, saying that Islamabad had helped prevent a potentially devastating conflict through engagement with…
Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebbiscores his team’s second equaliser in a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup Group G. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a…
Saudi Arabia’s goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owaisclears the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H match. Photo: AFP LONDON: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the…
IPP fielded candidates in several constituencies during elections but did not secure victory in any seat Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Tuesday announced their decision to join the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) following a meeting with party president and Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan. The lawmakers who announced their affiliation with the…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing persistent inflationary pressures, uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran war and a broadly unchanged macroeconomic outlook. The decision was announced after a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which noted that although global oil prices had eased…
Prize is awarded to lawyers who have made exceptional contribution to rule of law, fight against intolerance Human Rights lawyer and social activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo File Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have been awarded the esteemed Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in recognition of…
Vendors sell unhygienic flavoured ice treats outside schools and in neighbourhoods SUMMER TREAT CAVEAT: A vendor sells flavoured ice balls to children at his stall in a Rawalpindi neighbourhood. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: With the onset of summer, brightly coloured ice balls and flavoured drinks being sold in streets and outside schools have started raising health…
Qaiser Sheikh terms 30-year extension without bidding illegal; cabinet referred matter back ISLAMABAD: Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh has termed a 30-year lease extension for the Engro VoPak Terminal a violation of public procurement rules and said it would damage the promotion of petrochemical industries, in a move that could result in a review of the…
Agreed rules allow European Commission to suspend tariff preferences if US continues to impose tariffs above 15% US and European Union flags and a “tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The European Parliament on Tuesday gave its final backing to legislation implementing the European Union-United States trade agreement reached…
Defence minister says improvement in Pak-Iran relations, easing of sanctions on Tehran can create opportunities Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressing the National Assembly. SCREENGRAB Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said Pakistan’s economy had moved “out of the ICU” and is now showing signs of recovery, adding that the country could achieve 6–7% growth in…