Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky heads a narcotics gang supplying high-value drugs nationwide Alleged drug dealer was presented before the court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A District and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug baroness…
Govt working to rationalise power costs for consumers without rooftop solar systems, he says Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari. PHOTO: FILE Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Wednesday that Pakistan was steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation, with the share of indigenous energy sources expected to rise significantly over the…
Says Pakistan achieved success on narrative, military, diplomatic fronts during Marka-e-Haq Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its dominance during aerial engagements, stating that the Rafale aircraft brought…
Defence minister warns Afghanistan of ‘open war’ if Kabul fails to act against terrorists Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks at the National Assembly on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday warned Afghanistan that if Kabul failed to stop harbouring terrorists, Pakistan would respond in the same way it had against…
Christian worshippers mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US Israel conflict with Iran, at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jerusalem’s Old City March 29, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS In Taybeh, one of the few Palestinian…
State Department says network sold counterfeit fentanyl-linked prescription pills to buyers in US Packets of fentanyl mostly in powder form and methamphetamine, which U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they seized from a truck crossing into Arizona from Mexico, is on display during a news conference at the Port of Nogales, Arizona, U.S., January 31,…
Recent hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for 33-year-old A drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, as it prepares to leave Praia, Cape Verde, May 6, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China’s help to end the war with Iran, even as…
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO:…
. NEW YORK: A trial this week opened on Polish airline LOT’s lawsuit against Boeing over lost revenue due to a 20-month grounding of the 737 MAX following two deadly crashes. The Polish carrier is seeking “no less than $250 million” for lost income during the 2019-20 grounding due to “Boeing’s purposeful and negligent false…