Judgment emphasises that the appointed guardian must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the protection of the rights of minors is a fundamental duty of the judiciary, declaring that no decision or settlement in any case involving a minor party will be legally…
The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices skidded and US and European stock futures rose on Monday as hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East grew, while the yen firmed to a three-month high after the US and Japan confirmed joint intervention to prop up the frail currency….
Says Karbala teaches sacrifice for truth and justice; urges nation to reject hatred and incitement Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Youm-e-Ashura served as a profound reminder of faith, patience, perseverance, sacrifice and commitment to truth, urging the nation to promote inter-sect harmony and counter hatred and incitement….
Rate hold boosts investor confidence despite lingering US-Iran tensions, oil-supply risks KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,900 points in midday trading as investors returned to equities following the sharp sell-off in the previous session. The KSE-100 Index climbed 1,906.56 points,…
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS A giant Iranian crude carrier entered Iranian waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats, Iranian media claimed on Wednesday morning. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, the supertanker, which it said is capable of carrying…
SINGAPORE: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in the US-Iran peace negotiations, saying that Washington and Islamabad are developing a “true friendship”. “I mentioned India here, but I very easily could…
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court’s judgment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were facing deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement in jail, with their counsel raising concerns over medical treatment and prison conditions….
England skipper Joe Root raises his bat after reaching his 68th Test fifty against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. Photo: AFP England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket’s most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format…
. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with Russia, describing Moscow as a trusted partner and an important global power with whom Islamabad seeks deeper cooperation in diverse fields. Addressing a reception held to mark the National Day of Russia, President Zardari extended warm congratulations to…
Javelin star heads to South Africa to revive form before World Championship and Asian Games KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has returned to South Africa to train under his former coach Terseus Liebenberg as he looks to rediscover his form and fitness ahead of two major international competitions. Arshad, who produced a historic…