Dar and Prince Faisal underscore diplomacy and peace as regional tensions continue to rise Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their “close and brotherly ties” while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
Says medium-level flooding noted at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risk across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium-level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood…
Three people were seriously hurt and 37 suffered minor injuries as police opened an investigation into the crash Emergency responders at the site of a crash involving a bus carrying a Dutch tour party, which flipped over in Susch, Switzerland, September 10, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Five people were killed and 40 others injured when a coach…
BENGALURU: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touched fresh peaks on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia and other technology stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs report allayed concerns over the state of the laboUr market. Tech heavyweights Nvidia and Apple rose 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index recovered from Thursday’s losses…
169 seats have been allocated on open merit, with additional quotas reserved for different segments of society Federal Public Service Commission building in Islamabad. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has advertised vacancies for Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025, while sources indicate a strong possibility that the results may be announced on…
ISLAMABAD: Government employees have been barred from uploading classified documents and other sensitive information to public artificial intelligence (AI) tools under the National Cyber Security Handbook 2026-27 issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team. The handbook, issued under the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026, lays down a set of rules governing the use of…
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned IPL franchises about the dangers of ‘targeted compromise and honey-trapping’ during the league, while simultaneously tightening security, access and behavioural protocols around players, support staff and franchise owners. In a detailed seven-page advisory sent to franchises on Thursday night, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…
Initiative aims to introduce a modern metering framework to address longstanding challenges In a landmark move to modernise Karachi’s long-strained water infrastructure, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has initiated the installation of an advanced citywide bulk flow metering system — ushering in a new era of transparency, efficiency, and data-driven water management. This…
Three-day event to showcase diversity, competitiveness as economy shows cautious optimism KARACHI: As the economy is rebounding, the industrial city of Gujranwala, widely regarded as a byproduct of Pakistan’s Green Revolution in the 1960s, is set to showcase its industrial strength, innovation and craftsmanship at a three-day exhibition at the Karachi Expo Center from April…
FinMin holds series of high-level meetings, multilateral engagements at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 IMF MD meets Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform progress during her interaction with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb…