Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz poses on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Tennis ruled the red carpet in Madrid on Monday as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them finish atop…
RDW approves Full Self-Driving Supervised after 18 months of tests; will submit application for EU-wide use A Tesla Model 3 is shown driving on the highway with FSD 14.2.2.3 self-driving supervised software in California, United States, on January 28, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla’s self-driving software with required human supervision…
Pakistan faces rising fuel costs due to imports; govt balances price hikes with targeted subsidies and relief measures KARACHI: Fuel price increases in Pakistan almost always trigger a strong public reaction. That response is understandable, given the direct impact on household budgets. But these recurring adjustments, and the policy responses that follow, are best understood…
Court also ordered Law Secretary, Raja Naeem Akbar, Cabinet Secretary, Kamran Ali Afzal, to appear before the court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) warned on Tuesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may be summoned if the appointment of a Member Finance to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tribunal is not made by May 18….
The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well A view of the New Zealand versus Pakistan hockey final of the FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. NZ proved much superior to Pak on the day, winning 6-2. PHOTO: AFP Officials in Pakistan have unveiled a new strategy…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering introducing a further reduction in gas supplies to domestic consumers through rationing amid the deepening Middle East war, which has disrupted oil and gas transportation through the region. However, the ministers in a committee constituted to review energy matters opposed any gas rationing plan with the argument that it would result…
Say restrictions and power issues are crippling businesses, threatening livelihoods RAWALPINDI: The Central Traders Association Rawalpindi Cantonment has demanded the immediate and complete lifting of the current smart lockdown, calling on the government to allow markets, restaurants and all other businesses to operate without restrictions and to provide traders with a safe and enabling environment…
Finance minister engages lenders, investors in Washington, outlining fiscal targets and economic priorities Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb shakes hands withDeputy Secretary at the United States Department of the Treasury Francis Brooke, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. Photo: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a…
. 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…
BARCELONA: World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after damaging his right wrist, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.The Spaniard picked up the injury during a 6-4 6-2 first-round win over Otto Virtanen.Alcaraz, the top seed, was scheduled to face Czech Tomas Machac in the second round.“After the tests, we’ve realised that…