Wave of attacks follows Trump’s Hormuz deadline, affecting military, energy, and infrastructure sites President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. PHOTO: REUTERS A series of military escalations unfolded across the Middle East after…
Govt committed to IMF that parliament will approve fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the staff level agreement The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file The International Monetary Fund (IMF) loaded the $7 billion bailout package…
. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the life imprisonment of a convict in a rape and murder case involving a seven-year-old girl, ruling that the trial court’s decision was legally sound and supported by strong evidence. Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan issued a detailed judgment while dismissing the appeal filed by convict Muhammad…
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour Says children around the world continue to die at an alarming rate, with 5.6 million deaths recorded last year. PHOTO: FILE Four in every ten children aged between 12 and 36 months living in high-risk areas across seven cities in…
Minnesota sues Trump’s EPA for freezing green bank funds, calling it an illegal climate policy rollback. Minnesota has taken legal action against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Citibank, arguing that the federal government unlawfully froze $25 million in green energy funding. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, is part of a broader…
. KARACHI: A police constable was killed after being struck by a speeding car while signaling it to stop near Maymar Morr on the SITE Superhighway. Police later chased the vehicle and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in smuggling. The suspects – identified as Agha Jan and Naseem – were transporting a large quantity of…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (L) celebrates scoring against Brentford. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko sealed a 2-1 win against Brentford on Monday.Casemiro put United ahead in the early stages at Old Trafford and Sesko doubled their lead before the interval.Mathias…
Says Pakistan ready for inaugural Panda Bond alongside exploring other financing avenues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on the Fox Business Network during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, where he highlighted Pakistan’s economic outlook and its role in diplomatic efforts in the region. Responding to a query,…
. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, warning of heightened risks due to an incoming weather system. According to the advisory, a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from May 3 (today) bringing widespread…
Kimi Antonelli leads the driver’s standings with 72 points heading into Miami, with new rules and car upgrades marking a fresh phase of the season. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek to complete a hat-trick of early season victories this weekend as Formula One returns…