Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane (L) celebrates as his side beat Stuttgart to claim another Bundesliga title. Photo: AFP MUNICH: Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies joined…

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Sugarcane cultivation banned in Katcha areas

Rangers personnel take part in joint operation against criminal gang in Rajanpur district. PHOTO: ONLINE RAHIM YAR KHAN: In a move to improve law and order, authorities have imposed a ban on sugarcane cultivation near roads and police check posts in the riverine (Katcha) areas of Rahim Yar Khan and adjoining Rajanpur districts. The restriction…

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ECC overrules objections to EVTL lease extension

Investment minister’s protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday overruled objections raised by Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh, who had opposed the 30-year lease extension for the Engro Vopak Terminal by declaring it a violation of public procurement rules. Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the…

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Information Minister Tarar slams ‘malicious campaign’ against Pakistan’s peace role

Information minister says propaganda aimed at undermining Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability Information Minister Ata Tarar speaks at a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025. SCREENGRAB/ File Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday criticised what he described as a “negative propaganda and campaign” aimed at discrediting Pakistan’s role in promoting sustainable peace…

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PM Shehbaz pushes for renewable energy sources to meet future demands

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasised the need to pursue renewable energy sources to meet future demands and instructed the formulation of a comprehensive strategy. “Generation of power through hydropower, solar energy, biogas, and other renewable sources will further reduce the cost of production and positively impact…

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Karachi district administration issues 28-condition NOC for Aurat March

Ban on ‘objectionable clothing’, LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women’s voice Women hold placards at Aurat March Karachi, 2024. PHOTO: File KARACHI: Karachi’s district administration has issued a conditional no-objection certificate (NOC) to Aurat March for its upcoming public gathering with 28 conditions, including clauses on the clothing of participants and…

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Pakistan Post chief drives modernisation push

. ISLAMABAD: Director General Pakistan Post, SQN LDR (retd) Maqsood Ahmed, a senior BS-21 officer of the Government of Pakistan, is spearheading the modernization and transformation of the national postal network through visionary leadership, policy innovation, and institutional reform. According a statement issued by Pakistan Post, he is also driving the organization for organizational growth,…

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Budget date agreed as govt, PPP close ranks

ISLAMABAD: An important breakthrough has been achieved between the federal government and the PPP, with both sides agreeing to recommend that the federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27 be presented on June 10. The development came during a key consultative meeting held in Islamabad, where Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance…

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