Israeli military vehicles move into village in western Daraa countryside in latest violation of Syrian sovereignty Israeli army forces raided the Daraa countryside in southern Syria on Monday, a day after a meeting between Damascus and Tel Aviv aimed at reducing tensions. “Israeli occupation forces advanced with several military vehicles into the village of Maariya…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi led the Pakistani delegation to the 14th St Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) in the Russian Federation, where he engaged with judicial leaders from around the world to strengthen international judicial cooperation and promote Pakistan’s ongoing judicial reform agenda. The forum, being held in St Petersburg from June…
Major pipeline was ruptured on Friday night during ongoing Red Line construction activities KARACHI: For residents of Gulshan-e-Iqbal and several adjoining neighbourhoods, development projects meant to modernise the city have become a source of daily hardship. As excavation work for the Red Line BRT, K-IV project and road upgrades continues along University Road, repeated ruptures…
Canada’s Liberals clinch majority, solidifying Carney’s leadership until 2029 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. PHOTO: REUTERS Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. It will…
SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar in the last fiscal year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt, excluding loans from the International Monetary Fund…
Win marks major milestone for Bangladesh, who secured 4 successive Test series victories for first time in history Bangladesh players celebrate winning the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could impose bans on those former cricketers who have featured in an unsanctioned and disapproved League in Zambia. Last week Zambia Cricket Union (ZCU) had issued a statement clarifying that the Asian Legends League held at Lotus Sports Club in Lusaka was not sanctioned, approved or endorsed by the governing…
Protests will also call for PTI founder Imran Khans transfer to hospital and release of political prisoners TTAP holds an important meeting in the opposition lobby of the National Assembly of Pakistan under the chairmanship of Mahmood Khan Achakzai. PHOTO: X The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on Friday against…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recent losses in morning trade on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,264.14 points, or 0.74 percent, to 170,475.30 by the time the market was suspended for Friday prayers. The index opened on a weaker note and briefly touched an intra-day high of 171,208.55 before sliding…
Lionel Messi scored his 14th MLS goal as Inter Miami fell 2-1 to Toronto FC. Photo: REUTERS MIAMI: A goal from Lionel Messi wasn’t enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win. Miami trailed 2-0 after goals from Toronto’s Josh Sargent and Derrick…