Afridi orders the identification and development of new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi directed authorities on Friday to identify and develop new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai to unlock the immense tourism potential of Hazara Division. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, CM Afridi reviewed…
District officials halted unauthorised work near Sheikhupura gurdwara, sealed site and began legal action A gurdwara in Punjab. PHOTO: The Evacuee Trust Property Board website The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on Friday rejected reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged demolition of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sheikhupura, clarifying that the historic gurdwara remains…
Lauren Bell and Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrate Sune Luus’ wicket. Photo: AFP LONDON: England captains present and past combined to telling effect as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight shared a century stand that set up a decisive 40-run win over South Africa in a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Thursday. Tournament hosts England…
The breach threatens Apple’s sensitive iPhone supply chain, built on a global network of suppliers The entrance to the Tata Electronics components factory for Apple’s iPhone in southern India, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, June 15, 2026. REUTERS India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed documents linked to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, the…
Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026. Photo: AFP LONDON: Thirty seconds before kick-off, humanoid robot footballers in red and blue jerseys await the referee’s signal in the South Korean port city of Incheon. The match setting is RoboCup, branded as the world’s largest robotics competition, where engineers are betting on a fully…
Clears acquisition of missiles, electronic warfare systems and kamikaze drones for military The Indian Army’s BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS India on Friday approved the purchase of a range of military equipment for its defence forces worth $5.46 billion, including missiles,…
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its positive momentum and gained around 470 points to settle above 184,500. The market opened on a strong note and rallied to the intra-day high of 185,890.53 before profit-taking trimmed gains in the second half, with the index dipping to the intra-day low of…
A key objective of these appointments is the development of Pakistan’s own coaching infrastructure Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the selection…
Iga Swiatek laid down a marker at Wimbledon by swatting aside Karolina Pliskova. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defencefirmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday. Reigning champion Swiatek, who struggled to hold back tears after battling past Taylor Townsend in…
Executive says SMEs need tech & AI, simpler export procedures to compete globally Global sourcing trends are creating new opportunities for Pakistan. As international buyers diversify their supply chains, they are increasingly seeking dependable manufacturing partners while placing greater emphasis on quality. photo:file ISLAMABAD: With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and competitive manufacturing capabilities, Pakistan can…