Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on power sector reforms: Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to take strict action against power pilferers. The directions came during a high-level review meeting on reform measures in the power sector. The premier also called for a comprehensive strategy to meet future…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
CCC highlights need for collective responsibility Commanders review security, border situation Readiness, counter-t ISLAMABAD: As the ceasefire between Iran and the United States is hanging by a thread amid escalatory moves from both sides, Pakistan’s top military leadership on Tuesday called for restraint and avoidance of escalation, warning that fast-evolving geopolitical developments could have far-reaching…
Team India (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) India continue to lead the ICC men’s T20I rankings, staying ahead of England and Australia in the latest update released on Tuesday. The Indian team recently made history by winning their third T20 World Cup title in March and becoming the first side to defend the trophy successfully. The…
. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visited the site of the Margalla RoadMotorway extension project, and directed that the Sangjani Interchange on GT Road be completed by July 31. According to officials, the 2.7-kilometre-long project would feature a three-lane carriageway on both sides, along with a two-lane service road. The plan also included…
Karachi Kings captain David Warner has questioned the absence of his team’s players from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 Team of the Tournament, raising doubts over how the selections were made.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Monday. Babar Azam was named captain after leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title and…
KARACHI: The NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 returns this May with a packed line-up reflecting both legacy and experimentation, as the National Academy of Performing Arts marks two decades of shaping Pakistan’s performing arts landscape. Running from May 8 to May 23 at its Karachi campus, the festival brings together theatre, music, storytelling and interactive events,…
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised Delhi Capitals over their team selection during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.After captain Axar Patel chose to bat, Delhi Capitals struggled and were reduced to 69 for five in 11 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi, who remained not out on 40,…
Defence minister highlights unity, says nation forms ‘steel-like wall’ against external threats Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Photo: Screengrab Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday lauded the Pakistan armed forces’ prompt and decisive response to Indian aggression during Marka-e-Haq, warning that any future hostility would be met with an even more forceful reply. Speaking at the…
People commute on a road near Faisal Mosque, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS The capital administration on Tuesday issued a revised notification regarding closing times for markets, businesses, and commercial activities in light of ongoing austerity measures. According to a notification issued by the…