Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE ROME: Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on…
Oil climbs as Iran peace deal fades; Hormuz tensions keep Brent above $105 and $115 in sight By helping the world reduce oil prices from the $150-$200 range and saving hundreds of billions in import bills and high interest expense, Pakistan has earned its seat at the table. photo: REUTERS Oil prices rose nearly 1%…
Since the ceasefire began, the two countries have traded accusations of violating it with attacks on civilians ZAPORIZHZHIA: In Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a three-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow expiring later on Monday brought little respite to residents exhausted by more than four years of Russia’s invasion. The three-day truce was announced on…
. ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Altaf Ahmed Bhat has said Pakistan’s success in Marka-e-Haq shattered India’s arrogance and pride. “This victory has infused the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), particularly the youth, with renewed courage, determination, and hope,” he said on Monday. He expressed these views…
ISLAMABAD: The government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers in petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, while over Rs35 billion was recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL), according to official documents. The documents further revealed that electricity consumers across the country paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: PID ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended the nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as the government continues to manage economic pressure caused by the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices. According to a…
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, has approached the Supreme Court seeking his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for what the petition describes as proper treatment and continuous monitoring of his eye condition and related medical complications. The petition, filed against the Islamabad High Court’s March 12 order directing the Islamabad administration…
The system aims to ensure fair, transparent identification of athletes through a digital selection process ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has launched the National Talent Identification and Verification System (NTIVS), a digital, merit-based initiative aimed at providing a transparent and structured pathway for young athletes across the country to be identified and assessed for national-level…
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said intelligence agencies had foiled a planned terrorist attack in Islamabad allegedly involving an underage girl who had been coerced and exploited by militants for a suicide bombing mission. Addressing a news conference alongside the girl, Bugti said the suspect would not face trial and would instead…
Islamabad delivers strong demarche to Kabul Bannu attack planned in Afghanistan, envoy told Pakistan warns of d ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday summoned the Afghan Taliban regime’s chargé d’affaires and delivered a strong demarche over the deadly suicide attack on a police post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, warning that Islamabad reserved the right to respond decisively…