ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of violent crimes against women, demanding tougher enforcement and improved convictions after the brutal killing of a woman in Sindh, allegedly in the name of ‘honour’, triggered outrage in the upper house. The debate was sparked by the killing of Rubina Chandio in Sindh’s…
BENGALURU: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touched fresh peaks on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia and other technology stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs report allayed concerns over the state of the laboUr market. Tech heavyweights Nvidia and Apple rose 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index recovered from Thursday’s losses…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have received notices from India’s anti-doping body, NADA, after missing scheduled dope tests last year. Both players are part of NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which means they are required to regularly share their whereabouts and remain available for surprise testing during a…
‘We’ll go a different route if everything doesn’t get signed up, buttoned up,’ US president says US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump warned that Washington may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz…
ISLAMABAD: The health of former first lady Bushra Bibi once again took centre stage in the Senate on Friday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) renewed its protest over her reported medical condition, demanded access, disclosure of medical records and an independent parliamentary visit. However, the government rejected allegations of secrecy and insisted she was being treated…
KARACHI: Pakistan is losing between Rs247 billion and Rs350 billion annually in tax revenue due to a rapidly expanding illegal cigarette market that now accounts for 54% of total consumption, according to a new economic assessment. The findings were shared during The Express Tribune Podcast featuring experts from Oxford Economics and British American Tobacco Group…
Rohit Sharma left frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma found himself in an awkward and slightly frustrating fan moment after a video shared by Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.The clip showed a female fan excitedly rushing towards Rohit to click a selfie as the former Mumbai Indians captain was heading towards the team…
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger Archive image of the cruise ship Hondius, in Vlissingen, Netherlands May 17, 2025. The MV Hondius was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on May 3, 2026. PHOTO:…
Senior legal figures and bar representatives on Friday launched a strong critique of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, arguing that the independence of the judiciary is being undermined and lawyers are being targeted. Speaking to the media, senior lawyer Hamid Khan said a free bar is essential for an independent judiciary, adding that only…
ISLAMABAD: The government has finally come into action to secure an investment of $6 billion in the oil refining sector as it is expected to exempt machinery imports from sales tax to clear the way for refinery upgrades. The implementation of a new oil refinery policy has been stalled for the past couple of years,…