Say they are surviving on boiled rice once a day, being forced to drink dirty water used by the pirates A picture of the crew members of the Honor 25 oil tanker released by Somali pirates. Photo: Express Sailors, including Pakistanis, held captive aboard the Somali oil tanker Honer 25 have run out of food…
South Korea’s Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to grab a one-stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Truist Championship. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: South Korea’s Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England’s Tommy Fleetwood after Friday’s second round of the PGA Truist Championship. Im birdied…
Security escorts fan off after she continued approaching singer despite repeated cues to exit stage A performance by Atif Aslam at the DHA Sports Club in Karachi on Friday took an unexpected turn when an on-stage fan interaction briefly disrupted the concert. A female fan climbed on the stage during Aslam’s set and approached the singer…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged that Pakistan’s decision to privatise Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) could raise issues of access to credit for small farmers, as the bank has managed to reduce bad loans by one quarter to Rs50 billion to address governance concerns. Would the privatisation expose Pakistan’s 97% small-scale farmers…
CHRISTCHURCH: The Canterbury Crusaders say star back Leicester Fainga’anuku’s move into the forward pack has exceeded expectations after he powered the defending champions to an important Super Rugby win. Fainga’anuku was a dynamic performer playing as a flanker in Friday night’s 36-20 victory over the higher-ranked Auckland Blues in Christchurch. It was a third successive…
Rajasthan Royals announce ‘Pink Promise Match’ on May 9 Rajasthan Royals will take the field in a special all-pink jersey during their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, but the occasion is about far more than just cricket.The match marks the Royals’ third annual ‘Pink Promise Match’, an initiative dedicated…
Express Entertainment is making waves in the prime time slot with its ongoing drama Nikammay, a lighthearted, laughter-filled series that has quickly captured audience attention. Airing daily at 7:00pm, the drama showcases Express Entertainment’s mission to bring quality stories to its viewers. Built around warm family banter and emotionally grounded storytelling, Nikammay stands out for its refreshing…
Ban on ‘objectionable clothing’, LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women’s voice Women hold placards at Aurat March Karachi, 2024. PHOTO: File KARACHI: Karachi’s district administration has issued a conditional no-objection certificate (NOC) to Aurat March for its upcoming public gathering with 28 conditions, including clauses on the clothing of participants and…
KARACHI: Small dyeing and bleaching companies working within Pakistan’s textile supply chain are facing increasing financial stress as delayed payments from large exporters disrupt operations across key industrial clusters. Industry participants say many small and medium?sized processing units in Karachi are struggling to maintain cash flow amid slower export activity and rising operating costs. These…
Debutant Azan Awais finished on 85. Photo: BCB Debutant opener Azan Awais announced himself on the international stage with a composed unbeaten half-century as he mounted a strong response against on the second day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. At stumps, Pakistan were well placed at 179-1 in…