Four 66kV grid stations in Sindh to be upgraded to 132kV under $40m ADB-funded programme ISLAMABAD: Chinese firm Jiangsu Ankura Intelligent Electric Co Ltd has secured an $11.728 million contract under a $40 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) power project to upgrade four 66kV grid stations of the Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco) to 132kV,…
Measles cases in children aged 6 months–5 years surge to 6,476, health ministry reports Bangladesh launched emergency vaccination against measles. PHOTO: REUTERS Bangladesh said it suspected that measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed on Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week,…
QUETTA: Security forces on Friday eliminated 12 terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in restive Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an operation in Nushki district based on an intelligence report about the presence of terrorists. “During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist hideout and after an…
Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova poses with the Wimbledon trophy. Photo: AFP LONDON: Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary final on Saturday. Noskova was in danger of blowing her bid for a maiden Grand Slam title after squandering five match points to blow a…
Officials said the reversal of austerity steps would ensure smoother functioning of judicial work The Supreme Court said that as a constitutional body under Article 175 of the Constitution, it must have autonomy to conceive, design, and approve infrastructure projects in accordance with its institutional requirements. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has withdrawn its…
The country’s women overcome Thailand 55-50 in Hong Kong final, secure qualification for Cup Division Pakistan women’s netball team defeated Thailand 55-50 in the final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division, securing the title and earning qualification for the Cup Division. The next Asian Netball Championship will be held in Singapore in 2028….
RAWALPINDI: A prolonged internet outage at the domicile issuance branch located within the District Courts complex in Rawalpindi has left thousands of students, job seekers and members of the public facing serious difficulties, with no new domiciles reportedly issued during the past month. Sources said the branch’s internet and biometric verification system has remained non-functional…
Hetmyer’s unbeaten 102 goes in vain as Jamaica overhaul 207 to eliminate table-toppers Amazon Warriors Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. Shimron Hetmyer’s magnificent unbeaten…
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran on Sunday April 12, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters United States Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that intensive 21-hour discussions with Iran did not reach an agreement. He also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for a deal. The US…
Bellingham scored before Carlos Espi’s late winner gave Mourinho a 2-1 victory over Espanyol Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Los Blancos’ opening fixture of the season. Photo: AFP SPAIN: Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos…