Defence argues Jaffer believed himself to be a spiritual leader and considered the victim a sacrificial offering Pakistani-American Zahir Jaffer (C), convicted of rape and murder charges, arrives in a court in Islamabad. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer, the principal convict in the murder…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to all Pakistanis and the Muslim community on the commencement of the new Islamic year, saying it began with the news of a peaceful resolution to the major Iran-US dispute and expressing hope for global peace. Muharram, the first month of…
Vessel M/T Hasna is seen transiting international waters en route to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, says CENTCOM United States military forces operating in the Gulf of Oman disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday after it allegedly failed to comply with warnings related to an ongoing US maritime blockade, Central Command…
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed positive sentiment in the first half of trading on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising over 250 points…
ISPR says two sides discuss matters of mutual interest, regional security and defence cooperation Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa on Tuesday appreciated the Pakistan Army’s role in promoting regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir….
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that travel restrictions on citizens can only be imposed by a competent legal authority and strictly according to the procedure prescribed by law, declaring that names cannot be placed on the Passport Control List (PCL) without due process. In a significant judgment on citizens’ right to travel,…
Spokesperson says Iran will communicate its conclusions to Pakistan after internal assessments Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. PHOTO: AFP Iran has not yet reached a final decision on a United States proposal conveyed through Pakistani mediation and remains in the review phase, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in an interview with Iran’s official…
Gaza still faces Israeli strikes after ceasefire; most residents depend on humanitarian aid to live A girl holding a piece of candy stands among Palestinians performing morning prayers marking the start of Eidul Azha, on a heavily damaged street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 27, 2026. AFP New clothes for…
Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted permission for spectators to attend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoff matches. In a post on X, Naqvi said, “I just had a meeting with PM Shehbaz,…
US firm proposes wealth fund, tax overhaul, 4-day week, grid expansion to address AI energy demand OpenAI has grown rapidly to more than 800 million people using its services weekly since its 2022 launch. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI on Monday called for sweeping reforms to address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, including a public wealth…