IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest A worker counts Egyptian pounds and issues a receipt after filling a car’s tank at a Chillout petrol station as Egypt raises domestic fuel prices by up to 17% amid global energy turmoil and the expanding US-Israeli conflict…
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has honoured Rizwan Aftab Ahmed in recognition of his contributions to the development and welfare of athletes in Pakistan, officials said on Sunday.Rizwan has emerged over the years as a committed supporter of Pakistani athletes, providing financial, medical and nutritional assistance aimed at improving performance at elite levels. His support…
Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has expressed fear that it is going to face an inventory loss of Rs100 billion, which will…
Several Iranians also injured on B1 bridge attack. PHOTO: ANADOLU The head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organisation said 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli airstrikes have been identified using scientific and specialised methods, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. Abbas Masjedi Arani said the fatalities, from February 28 to April 7, included 2,875 men and 496 women,…
Tyson Fury returned to action with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his latest return to the ring with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday before immediately challenging Anthony Joshua to a ‘Battle of Britain’ super fight. Two-time former world champion Fury,…
KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful rebound during the outgoing week, surging over 11% on a week-on-week (WoW) basis to close at 167,191 points, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving macroeconomic signals triggered broad-based investor interest. On a day-on-day basis, the PSX commenced the week with a…
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel A member of civil defence personnel holds the body of Taleen Saeed, 1.5 years old, killed in an Israeli strike in the village of Srifa, at the Al Kharab mosque in Tyre, Lebanon, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Wrapped…
Hyderabad Kingsmen edge Karachi Kings in a thrilling last-over finish to claim their maiden franchise victory. Photo: PSL/FILE Muhammad Irfan Khan produced a composed yet explosive finish as Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down a daunting 189-run target to defeat Karachi Kings by four wickets in the 20th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at…
KARACHI: Trade activities under the Pakistan-Iran transit corridor have formally commenced, with the first export consignment dispatched from Pakistan. Director Transit Trade Customs Sanaullah Abro told The Express Tribune that the inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He said that under the corridor, consignments from Pakistan would be…
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following ‘Islamabad Talks’ Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Sunday that Tehran will stand firm on defending its rights “from the Strait of Hormuz to pursuing compensation,” following Saturday’s talks with the…