Punjab issues heatwave alert as temperatures expected to surge in May, June

PDMA forecasts the temperature between 43°C and 45°C under normal conditions across the province Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Punjab authorities have issued a province-wide heatwave alert, warning of a sharp rise…

Read More

Manchester City go top of EPL

Erling Haaland sent Manchester City top of the Premier League. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets’ third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the…

Read More

Salary freeze, tax surge hit professors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may soon face a serious human resource crisis in the public universities as the nation’s highly qualified researchers and faculty members are on the verge of attrition due to a freeze in their salaries since 2021, and 81% increase in their tax burden. These highly qualified researchers and professors, hired under the Tenure…

Read More

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns Pistols are displayed during the National Rifle Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Photo: Reuters The US Supreme Court on Thursday limited the application of a decades-old federal law that bars firearms possession by certain drug users, rejecting a position taken by President Donald…

Read More

PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan President reaffirm shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation

Prime minister wishes President Aliyev success for next week’s World Urban Forum in Baku Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. PHOTO: Govt of Pakistan, FB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday reiterated their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy, and…

Read More

Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief

US President Donald Trump sits next to Knicks owner James Dolan as they attend Game Three of the NBA Finals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, who has been accused of incompetence, personal vendettas and egocentrism…

Read More

Pakistan pushes for permanent peace in US-Iran conflict: PM

Dar highlights sustained diplomatic engagement for de-escalation and dialogue in region, beyond Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan desires a permanent end to the US-Iran war for peace in the region, Radio Pakistan reported. Addressing the sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference…

Read More