A large numbe of vehicles are struck in traffic jam on Ravi Road near Greater Iqbal Park on the third day of Basant celebration in the city. Photo: APP RAWALPINDI: Persistent heavy rainfall throughout the day and night brought life to a standstill across the city and its adjoining areas on Tuesday, severely disrupting traffic…
Aleem Khan issued clear directives to expedite pending projects, emphasising that delays will no longer be tolerated KARACHI: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited the regional office of the National Highway Authority (NHA) in Karachi and chaired a high-level review meeting, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The minister was given…
AUGUSTA: Putting on a green jacket has lifted an incredible weight off the shoulders of Rory McIlroy as the relaxed reigning Masters champion strolls around Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland completed a career Grand Slam by capturing the green jacket last year to end a 10-year major win drought and years of chasing…
DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal became the youngest head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday, after the National Sports Council dissolved the BCB’s board of directors following an investigation into elections held in October.A committee found irregularities in the BCB’s election process, the NSC’s sports director Mohammed Aminul Ahesan told reporters in…
This aerial view shows partially submerged residential buildings following the overflowing of the Ravi River in Lahore on August 30, 2025.PHOTO:AFP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to introduce two new residential sectors in the capital, with development work on Sectors F-12 and G-12 progressing rapidly. The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) is preparing…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott to discuss the evolving regional situation, its implications for global energy markets, and avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s energy and minerals sectors, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides exchanged…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick defends 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, saying he will always back the young star despite his emotional outbursts. Photo: AFP/FILE BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would defend teenage star Lamine Yamal against criticism for his occasional “emotional” outbursts, ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. The 18-year-old…
Chief Guest: Provincial Minister for Sports Taj Muhammad Khan Trand poses for a group photo with the tabletannis players in Peshawar Sports Complex. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: WAPDA and Punjab have advanced to the final of the team event at the 61st National Table Tennis Championship after thrilling semi-final encounters on Wednesday.In the first semi-final, WAPDA…
EU foreign policy chief and Qatar’s minister of state also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region…
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly higher on Tuesday, supported mainly by strength in the banking sector, though the trading session remained highly volatile….