ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced new business operating hours under ongoing austerity measures, directing shops, markets and shopping malls to close by 8pm throughout the week. The revised notification, effective from June 1, 2026, also requires restaurants, grocery stores and event venues to close by 10pm, while several essential services have…
Punjab wildlife rangers holding rescued rare vulture. PHOTO: PUNJAB WILDLIFE DEPT LAHORE: Wildlife rangers rescued a rare Eurasian griffon vulture from the riverine area along the Indus on Monday. The bird was subsequently taken to the Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Park. According to officials, Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Ranger Assistant Chief Mujahid Kaleem took the bird into…
LOS ANGELES: A24’s ‘Backrooms’, the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported on Sunday. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who created the ‘Backrooms’ web series as a teenager, the movie’s massive opening weekend haul is the largest ever…
Pakistani authorities claim that diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the Pakistani hostages A screengrab of a video shows crew members of an Indonesia-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates. KARACHI: Somali pirates have begun directly contacting the families of the ten Pakistani crew members who were kidnapped, it emerged on Monday….
LONDON: Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz on Sunday in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Handed a rare start with Champions League finalist Kai Havertzyet to join the squad, Undav terrorised the outclassed Finns alongside 18-year-old Lennart Karl on his full debut for Germany. Undav was…
KARACHI: After years of ban, delays and censorship controversy, ‘Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story’ of a serial killer has finally been released on YouTube in its uncensored form and viewers appear to be embracing it with fresh interest online. The film, starring Yasir Hussain in the lead role, has been receiving praise from viewers for…
Eid relaxation from energy conservation measures ends as shops across Punjab must shut by 8pm daily Under the policy, markets, shops, shopping malls and commercial centres across Punjab must shut by 8:00pm. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: The Punjab government will reinstate prescribed business operating hours across the province from Tuesday, following the end of a temporary…
LONDON: Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the MaracanaStadium in Rio de Janeiro. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr fired the Brazilians into the lead inside the opening minute, collecting a pass from veteran midfielder Casemiro before lashing in a thunderous strike from 25 yards. The five-time…
E-challans issued for violations as right lanes reserved for private vehicles and left for bikes, commercial traffic Sharae Faisal, which spans approximately 14 kilometres, has been selected for the pilot project due to its importance as Karachi’s main traffic artery and the relative ease of monitoring compliance. PHOTO: ET KARACHI: Traffic authorities have formally launched…
Says present phase should not be viewed as a tactical pause before renewed hostilities ISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD. Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir president Masood Khan said on Sunday that Pakistan emerged as the central facilitator in ongoing efforts to secure a diplomatic settlement between the United States and Iran. In a statement, he expressed confidence that…