Department introduces a digitised system for the issuance of route permits and fitness certificates KARACHI: Sindh government on Thursday ordered a crackdown on public service vehicles operating without “valid route permits and fitness certificates or with documents that have expired”, according to an official notification issued by the provincial Transport and Mass Transit Department. The…
Pakistan's economic discourse has become increasingly dominated by a single phrase: elite capture. It describes a quiet diversion of public policy, state resources, and institutional authority away from the national interest and toward private gain. It is embedded in important areas of Pakistan's economic framework, particularly in tariff structures, tax policy, and sector-specific concessions. These…
Alexander Zverev has reached three Grand Slam finals in his career. Photo: AFP PARIS: Alexander Zverev may insist that he does not “particularly care” about being the runaway favourite to win a maiden Grand Slam title, but the second seed will know the pressure lies squarely on his shoulders in Friday’s French Open semi-finals. The German will face Czech…
. HOUSTON: Oil prices pared gains that had lifted them more than 5% on Monday after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump. Tehran however said it would resume strikes if Israel continued to hit Lebanon. Brent crude futures were up $1.06, or…
Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic disappointment to claim a third world title, reaffirming his dominance on the global stage. Photo: REUTERS/FILE PRAGUE: American Ilia Malinin returned to the pinnacle of his sport as he skated to a third world title on Saturday and shrugged off the shock of an eighth-place finish at last month’s…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta had barely wiped away the tears of joy that followed Arsenal’s Premier League trophy presentation before he challenged his players to make more history by winning the Champions League. Arteta’s side finally got their hands on the Premier League silverware in…
Tehran ‘examining’ new peace proposals Supreme leader says navy ready to inflict ‘new defeats’ on enemies Trum A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was…
Technical fault causes heavy smoke inside moving Metro bus, one passenger injured Metro Bus Lahore. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: Panic gripped passengers travelling in a Metro bus after a technical fault caused heavy smoke to spread inside the moving vehicle and on the track near Faizabad. Frightened passengers started breaking emergency exit windows after a slight…
Pakistan’s young squash players are all set to showcase their talent at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2026, scheduled to be held from May 20 to 24 in Panzhihua, China. According to Pakistan Squash Federation, the national contingent, led by Director Academies Group Captain (R) Irfan Asghar and Head Coach Fahim Gul, will…
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 12, 2026. REUTERS BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday, telling the visiting delegation he had “full confidence” that Taiwanese and…