Svitolina wins Italian Open title

Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title, while Jannik Sinner set a date with Casper Ruud in the men’s final. Ukraine’s Svitolina had not claimed…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $6 per ounce to $4,539. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs600 to Rs476,262. The…

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Five drown as heat drives crowds to water

Two children among victims; teenager missing after tragedies at Sandspit, Korangi Causeway KARACHI: A day of relief from the city’s sweltering heat turned tragic on Sunday as five people, including two children, drowned in separate incidents at Sandspit and Korangi Causeway, while rescue teams continued searching for a missing teenager. The deadliest incidents occurred at…

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PSX surges 887 points as oil slides

PSX witnessed a strong trend-reversal session as the KSE-100 Index surged 1,836 points (+1.01%) to close at 184,175. Photo: Express KARACHI: At the close of trading on Thursday, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged near 890 points to settle at about 181,400. The market maintained strong bullish momentum throughout the session, driven by declining global oil…

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PML-N gears up for G-B elections

. Electoral moment: A woman casts her vote in by-election in Faisalabad. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the PML-N from Gilgit-Baltistan met with Federal Ministers Rana Sanaullah Khan and Engr Amir Muqam on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the upcoming general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. The meeting held detailed consultations on the overall political…

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Heatwave overwhelms healthcare system

Despite repeated warnings, Karachi continues to suffer extreme heat conditions as hospitals report a sharp rise in hea KARACHI: Severe heat and unusually high temperatures in Karachi are taking a heavy toll on ordinary citizens, leaving many struggling to cope. However, the Health Department and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have not put sufficient public…

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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions

The NDMA also warned that rising temperatures could accelerate glacier and snow melting in northern regions. PHOTO: APP The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that several parts of Pakistan were likely to experience heavy rain, windstorms, thunderstorms and hailstorms during…

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Ralph Lauren sports cross-generational appeal at Milan fashion show

Ralph Lauren debuted its cinematic Spring/Summer 2027 collection in Milan, mixing heritage luxury with sportier looks Photo: Ralph Lauren’s presentation of its Spring/Summer 2027 men’s collection/Reuters Ralph Lauren showcased its timeless vision of American luxury on Friday, blending heritage tailoring with younger, sportier styles in its Spring/Summer 2027 show ​on the first day of Milan…

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The 14-point draft of the US-Iran deal

Draft defers many of the most difficult issues, including how Iran’s nuclear programme is dismantled People wave Iranian flags during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Photo: Reuters/ File The United States has so far not released the full text of the interim US-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open…

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