US police detain suspect armed with shotgun, handgun and knives; charges due in federal court on Monday US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC on April 25, 2026….
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) succumbed to a wave of selling pressure during the outgoing week as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by over 3,200 points, or 2%, settling at 170,672. The market was rattled by a toxic mix of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, domestic energy crunch, and reports of stringent new IMF conditions. On…
Incident raises questions about gaps in security, protection afforded to America’s political leaders A security official runs with a bag as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC, Radio Pakistan reported. In a statement, the president expressed relief that President Donald Trump and the first lady remained safe, describing the incident as…
Marking Intellectual Property Day, DG affirms support for innovation in sports and beyond ISLAMABAD: The Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) director general has reaffirmed that Pakistan remains committed to strengthening its IP framework to support innovation in sports and beyond. “We must encourage our youth, entrepreneurs and manufacturers to protect their ideas, build strong brands and…
Police says diversions on Srinagar highway, Express highway may continue at different times, affecting traffic flow Pakistani police officer divert bikers from a road leading to Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: After a…
BoI minister woos overseas Pakistanis, highlights investor-friendly policies, global outreach ISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD The Pakistani business community in London hosted a reception in honour of Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during his official visit to the United Kingdom, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The event was attended by prominent members…
Project to include modern studios, sound stages, post-production laboratories, comprehensive shooting facilities Punjab CM announces the establishment of a 50-acre Punjab Film City in Lahore. PHOTO: GOVT OF PUNJAB Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on Sunday the establishment of a 50-acre Punjab Film City in Lahore, describing the project as a major step towards…
ISLAMABAD: A significant mid-April surge in dam discharges lifted hydropower generation, trimming, though not ending, load shedding across the country. The Power Division on Saturday said hydropower generation rose to 6,000 megawatts during peak hours Friday night, allowing authorities to limit load management despite a surge in electricity demand. According to a spokesperson, increased water…
Plan under study to connect Gwadar with ports of Iran and Oman to make it re-export hub ISLAMABAD: A plan is under study to form a bloc comprising Pakistan, Iran and Oman to ramp up regional trade and give a boost to trade activities at Gwadar Port. “In future geopolitical policymaking, Pakistan, Iran and Oman…