Shehbaz speaks with crown prince to condemn Iranian strikes on industrial complex ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities, terming them a “serious violation” of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation, while reiterating Islamabad’s unwavering solidarity with Riyadh amid rising regional tensions. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
LAHORE: The focus of Pakistan-China cooperation has evolved from infrastructure development to industrialisation, technological advancement, green energy, and sustainable economic growth, said Adeel Munawar, Commercial Ambassador of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI). In a statement, he emphasised that while the first phase of CPEC successfully addressed critical infrastructure and energy challenges,…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afrid. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet was expanded on Saturday with the induction of six new ministers, four new advisors and eight special assistants, taking the total strength of the provincial cabinet to 31 members. With the expansion, the number of ministers, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, has risen to 17,…
Video shows an avalanche blocking a road in G-B as people in the background can be heard screaming in panic Pakistan is experiencing an intense heatwave this year, with the mercury crossing 50°C in some parts of the country. In its weather outlook for May 26-31, the National Disaster Management Authority warned that rising temperatures,…
LONDON: Como’s bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside trying to take another step towards a 21st league title. A traditionally tiny club, and one more experienced with lower league football and bankruptcies than playing the continent’s elite, Como sit fourth and…
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to the escalating geopolitical tensions, triggering sharp intra-day fluctuations in the benchmark KSE-100 index. The market opened on a positive note, with the index gaining 25.95 points (+0.02%) to reach 170,356.51 at 9:44 am. However, investor sentiment stayed…
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments PTI Founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the main appeal against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case until May 20, accepting a request by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman…
KARACHI: Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to Saudi Arabia’s commitment of an additional $3 billion in deposits. Trading commenced on a cheery note and by 9:34am the benchmark KSE-100 index had surged 4,287 points, or 2.59%. The strong move pushed the index above 170,000 within…
Vizag is being pitched as a landing point for submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore Tech giant Google on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start of work on its largest artificial intelligence hub outside of the United States with a groundbreaking ceremony in India. The firm promised in October 2025 to spend $15 billion over…
Mi-17 helicopter develops technical fault All officers and troops onboard martyred Inquiry board to investigate People and police gather near the crash site of a Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter near Muzaffarabad as smoke billows from the wreckage. PHOTO: REUTERS RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due…