Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports Workers remove a coffin with a body from temporary graves and prepare for transport for a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh…
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…
Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring Arsenal’s second goal. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s side demolished woeful Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz at the…
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said Karachi experienced heatwave-like conditions, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42°C and humidity at 52 per cent, making it feel as high as 45°C. According to a statement, the heat index — which reflected perceived…
KARACHI: Despite the recent rollout of 5G services in Pakistan, internet speeds remain frustratingly slow in major metropolitan cities like Karachi and Lahore. Even the capital, Islamabad, continues to experience sluggish connectivity. The situation is far worse in peripheral regions such as Azad Kashmir and Balochistan, where reliable high-speed internet remains a distant dream. At…
Mbaye and Zaïre-Emery on target as PSG are forced to settle for a draw. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday….
Barcelona earned a tight win at Osasuna to move to the brink of the La Liga title. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. Elsewhere, Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League…
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue has chaired a virtual meeting…
Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of…
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says A F-35 fighter jet flies during a graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots at Hatzerim Airbase, in southern Israel, June 29, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and…