Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting seasons are severely impacting crop yields Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable country due to extreme weather and climate change. PHOTO: UNICEF PAKISTAN LAHORE: Punjab is called the food basket of Pakistan. Major crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, maize, and cotton are grown here. However, over the…
New duties on 60 nations over forced labour claims raise legal, economic and geopolitical concerns US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump’s administration has once again turned to tariffs as a central pillar of its…
FO says visit reflects Pakistans ‘continued commitment to constructive diplomacy, multilateral cooperation’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye from April 15 (today) to 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Wednesday. The visit came three days after the US and Iran were unable to reach…
One will be selected payload specialist, becoming first foreign astronaut to visit Chinese space station SUPARCO introduces space bus to reach out to students in remote areas. PHOTO: FILE China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, CCTV reported on Wednesday. The candidates are Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud….
Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted permission for spectators to attend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoff matches. In a post on X, Naqvi said, “I just had a meeting with PM Shehbaz,…
ISPR says discussions with Iranian leadership focus on fostering sustainable peace, long-term stability in region CDF Munir meets Iranian leaders. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Saturday concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, where he underscored the need for dialogue and…
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was informed on Saturday that smart lockdowns had been enforced in 1,292 localities across the country during the last 24 hours to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. The forum, which serves as the nerve centre of the country’s unified efforts to contain the spread of novel…
. The Afghan Taliban are once again in a breach of trust as they carried our unprovoked firing along the border with Pakistan. This is a negation of Urumqi accord brokered under Chinese mediation that led to cessation of hostilities between the two countries. Pakistan’s security forces had no choice but to retaliate under Operation…
US President Donald Trump departs after the dinner at the Palace of Versailles, early Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Versailles, France. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump slammed the US Senate for voting on legislation which directs Trump to halt military action against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that he has…
Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE PARIS: Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. Gauff went down 4-6,…