This aerial view shows partially submerged residential buildings following the overflowing of the Ravi River in Lahore on August 30, 2025.PHOTO:AFP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to introduce two new residential sectors in the capital, with development work on Sectors F-12 and G-12 progressing rapidly. The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) is preparing…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott to discuss the evolving regional situation, its implications for global energy markets, and avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s energy and minerals sectors, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides exchanged…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick defends 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, saying he will always back the young star despite his emotional outbursts. Photo: AFP/FILE BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would defend teenage star Lamine Yamal against criticism for his occasional “emotional” outbursts, ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. The 18-year-old…
Chief Guest: Provincial Minister for Sports Taj Muhammad Khan Trand poses for a group photo with the tabletannis players in Peshawar Sports Complex. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: WAPDA and Punjab have advanced to the final of the team event at the 61st National Table Tennis Championship after thrilling semi-final encounters on Wednesday.In the first semi-final, WAPDA…
EU foreign policy chief and Qatar’s minister of state also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region…
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly higher on Tuesday, supported mainly by strength in the banking sector, though the trading session remained highly volatile….
Warns countries supplying military weapons to Iran of immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions United States President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday that the US will work closely with Iran, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. “The United States will work closely with Iran, which…
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s request for a no-objection certificate to hold a rally at Liaquat Bagh on April 9. PTI demanded permission as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a protest, the date the party was removed from power four years ago, after a no-confidence motion. Following the announcement by PTI, a day…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has issued fresh instructions to finalise currency swap agreements with the European Union (EU), Russia and Iran, in a move that can lessen dollar dependency and integrate trade with regional economies. The agenda of currency swap agreements has been made part of the Ministry…
From viral memes to political ballads, Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal turns global diplomacy into internet gold A tense international standoff quickly became internet comedy gold as the hashtag #PakGlobalPeaceMaker started trending on X. Timelines exploded with memes casting Pakistan as the world’s unofficial referee, stepping in to fix global tensions like it was just another Wednesday. Behind…