State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a $2 billion financial inflow from Saudi Arabia, offering timely relief to its foreign exchange reserves just as the country prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this month, officials confirmed on Thursday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) verified the…
The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity’s future was at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of…
Paris The fashion and beauty industries are poised for a shake-up after luxury group Kering agreed to sell its beauty business to French cosmetics giant L’Oréal for 4 billion ($4.66 billion) – the biggest acquisition in L’Oréal’s history. This also marks a strategic retreat by Kering, which is seeking to cut debt and refocus on…
Max Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix for the past four years. Photo: AFP SUZUKA: Max Verstappen said his current unhappiness has left all options on the table, including retirement once the current Formula 1 season ends. A winner of 71 career F1 races, which trails only Lewis Hamilton (105) and Michael Schumacher (91)…
First passengers left for Medina, Muscat and Istanbul; operations set to speed up soon A passenger walks outside the terminal hall after flights resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran on April 25, 2026. — WANA via Reuters Days after United States President Donald Trump extended a…
Sanjay Dutt announces Khalnayak Returns, a sequel to the 1993 hit Khalnayak, reviving his iconic role, Ballu Sanjay Dutt has officially announced the sequel to his iconic 1993 film Khal Nayak. The film, now titled “Khalnayak Returns”, marks the comeback of one of Bollywood’s most remembered characters, Ballu. The announcement was made during a special…
The precarious political situation in Pakistan reminds me of a famous children’s nursery rhyme. It goes something like this: Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again. It feels like all the political, economic and constitutional…
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing…
Apex court introduces e-hearings, e-filing and SOPs for uninterrupted, faster and more transparent justice delivery ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it had set a new benchmark in the delivery of digital justice, reaffirming its commitment to a people-friendly, transparent, and technology-driven judicial system. In an official statement, the court said case hearings were…
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges MNA Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani. Photo: File The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday termed the rising HIV cases in the country, particularly in Taunsa tehsil, alarming and directed that a detailed briefing be…