. KARACHI: A fresh surge in measles cases has taken a dangerous turn in Sindh, with more than 2,000 children infected so far this year and 53 losing their lives due to complications. Speaking to The Express Tribune, paediatrician Dr Khalid Shafi said that the nationwide death toll from measles has reached 96. Across Pakistan,…
They had initially refused to descend the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector had threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE A five-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Lahore’s Sundar area on Tuesday, officials said. The victim, identified as Hassan Amir, was playing in a street near Rana Town, behind a mosque,…
PM Benjamin Netanyahu stands at the height of a colossal strategic failure for Israel, says Haaretz’s Yossi Verter Israeli analysts blasted PM Benjamin Netanyahu as a “failure” and “liar,” saying Donald Trump humiliated him by sidelining Israel from the US-Iran deal.PHOTO: FILE Israeli analysts sharply criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, describing him as…
Serena Williams will play with her sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles this year. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams made a sensational return to tennis…
Some 500 ships waiting in Gulf will gradually depart, with traffic at 50% of pre-war levels in 30 days Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026. REUTERS The global energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, will see a gradual increase in ship traffic following the US-Iran peace deal,…
Saudi Arabia’s goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owaisclears the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H match. Photo: AFP LONDON: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the…
Prize is awarded to lawyers who have made exceptional contribution to rule of law, fight against intolerance Human Rights lawyer and social activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo File Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have been awarded the esteemed Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in recognition of…
Agreed rules allow European Commission to suspend tariff preferences if US continues to impose tariffs above 15% US and European Union flags and a “tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The European Parliament on Tuesday gave its final backing to legislation implementing the European Union-United States trade agreement reached…
Announces deeper migration cooperation and commits an additional £8m to tackle crime and illegal migration DPM/FM Ishaq Dar meets Hamish Falconer MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the FCDO. Photo: X British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, praised Pakistan’s critical role in brokering a ceasefire between the United States…
NEET exam stands scrapped following allegations that question paper was leaked in advance India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco…