DSP dismissed over misconduct

. A Lahore Police spokesperson emphasised that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has been dismissed from service after being found guilty of misuse of authority and inappropriate conduct with a female complainant during an investigation, officials said. According to an official inquiry…

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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure

LAHORE: Following the first week of reduced retail timings, the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) has highlighted the serious challenges faced by the organised retail sector and urged the government to adopt a balanced approach to support formal businesses operating under increasing economic pressure. The organised retail sector represents over 30,000 outlets and contributes significantly…

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Salah still the centrepiece of Egypt attack

SEATTLE: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah had a quiet game in Friday’s 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup and left the field early in ​the second half, but coach Hossam Hassan’s new-look side showed they can ‌step up when their talismanic forward has an off day. The 34-year-old winger, who had scored one and set…

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Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe was whistled by many of the club’s own fans at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Oviedo. Photo: AFP LONDON: Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was whistled by fans at the Santiago Bernabeu in his team’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga. The Frenchman returned from a…

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Coloured ice balls, drinks raise health concerns

Vendors sell unhygienic flavoured ice treats outside schools and in neighbourhoods SUMMER TREAT CAVEAT: A vendor sells flavoured ice balls to children at his stall in a Rawalpindi neighbourhood. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: With the onset of summer, brightly coloured ice balls and flavoured drinks being sold in streets and outside schools have started raising health…

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PM orders swift action against over-invoicing scam, calls taxpayer money trust of nation

Committee flags irregularities from 2017–2022; FIRs filed, new probe body formed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing a review meeting regarding FBR. Photo: GOP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered expedited legal action against all those involved in over-invoicing, terming it a “heinous practice” that went unchecked for years due to institutional negligence. Chairing a…

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IPL 2026: ‘Dropped catches cost us’- Shreyas Iyer rues missed chances as PBKS suffer third straight defeat | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen…

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Trump is your only ally

Condemns Israeli strikes on Beirut, saying civilian harm that disrupts Iran peace talks is unacceptable US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during an event at Gold Coast Studios on June 17, 2026 in Bethpage, New York.REUTERS United States Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of the ​Iran deal on Thursday, saying President…

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