BEIJING/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to China reached $1.874 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a substantial 50.7% surge compared with exports of $1.244 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Monthly performance demonstrated a consistent growth momentum throughout the period, with March 2026…
. RAWALPINDI: Six separate emergencies were reported at different locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Saturday, including a powerful house explosion caused by gas accumulation, an LPG cylinder blast, fires in homes and a commercial plaza, and two traffic accidents. One woman lost her life and 11 others were injured in the incidents and shifted…
Fakhar Zaman confident Lahore Qalandars will bounce back and defend their PSL title. Photo: EXPRESS KARACHI: Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman has said that the recent ( ball-tampering) incident did not affect him at all, adding that it did not impact even “one percent” of his performance. While he prefers opening the innings, he emphasized that…
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…
FDA cites potential links between fluoride and altered gut bacteria, thyroid issues, and reduced IQ. Listen to article HEALTH: A long-standing dental treatment aimed at preventing cavities in children may soon disappear from the US market, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves to eliminate fluoride supplements over safety concerns. The agency announced on May 13…
Epicentre located near Afghanistan border with Tajikistan at a depth of around 170 kilometres ISLAMABAD: Tremors were felt in parts of Islamabad and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In a statement, the PMD said the earthquake occurred at 11:46am, with its…
KARACHI: Islamic money market transactions amounted to Rs142.6 billion for May 25, 2026, with activity distributed across multiple Shariah?compliant instruments, including Mudaraba and Musharaka, spanning interbank and non?bank financial segments. According to figures released on Friday by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the largest contribution came from transactions between banks, non?banks and among non?bank…
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank decreased $1.321 billion during the week ended April 10, 2026 as the country repaid $1.426 billion to investors following maturity of Eurobonds in the international market. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, Pakistan's total liquid foreign currency reserves reached…
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that, whatever the pressure,…
KARACHI: Islamabad United produced a commanding performance to beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in their first-ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) meeting, chasing down the 157-run target with 34 balls to spare at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The newly inaugurated “Twin Cities” derby, hyped on PSL social media channels throughout the day, ultimately lacked the close…