Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has defended the team’s pitch strategy following Pakistan’s 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia, insisting that preparing home conditions to suit local strengths is a standard practice in international cricket. Pakistan secured the three-match ODI series against Australia after employing slow, spin-friendly surfaces in Rawalpindi and Lahore, where their spin bowlers played a…
UK disposable vape sales banned from June 1 amid environmental concerns and rising youth vaping rates The UK government’s ban on disposable vapes comes into force this Sunday, signalling the end of easy access to single-use vaping devices in shops and online. The move, first announced in January 2024, aims to tackle the growing environmental…
Highway temporarily closed for 2 hours as rescue teams contained fire; highway now open to traffic A container truck carrying clothing caught fire on the Indus Highway in Dera Ismail Khan. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A container truck carrying clothing caught fire on the Indus Highway on Monday near the village of Dhorah Solhan…
LAHORE: A major relief is expected for millions of Christian families in Punjab as the government moves to reform century-old family laws governing the community. After 153 years, key amendments have been proposed to the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, addressing long-standing issues faced by the Christian community, particularly difficulties in marriage registration under the…
ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur has expressed Washington’s interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan, noting that American companies are keen to explore long?term investment opportunities in the country, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. Kapur, accompanied by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A…
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit This UGC image posted on social media on March 29, 2026 and verified by AFP staff appears to show a destroyed US Air Force Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, primarily used for air traffic control, in…
December 13, 2022 1 min read Mehdi is a design house with a coveted couture, formal wear and unstitched collection this fall/winter. This fall, Mehdi brings the most luxurious fabrics and embroideries to upgrade your wardrobe. Valley of Heaven This outfit has just the right amount of red floral with a touch of green on…
The negative quarterly tariff adjustment and the positive monthly fuel adjustment will effectively neutralise each other’s financial impact, opening up a window of relief of up to 20 paisa for consumers. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday claimed to have rescued consumers from up to Rs6-per-unit electricity tariff hike following timely interventions to arrange…
US firm proposes wealth fund, tax overhaul, 4-day week, grid expansion to address AI energy demand OpenAI has grown rapidly to more than 800 million people using its services weekly since its 2022 launch. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI on Monday called for sweeping reforms to address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, including a public wealth…
Express Entertainment is making waves in the prime time slot with its ongoing drama Nikammay, a lighthearted, laughter-filled series that has quickly captured audience attention. Airing daily at 7:00pm, the drama showcases Express Entertainment’s mission to bring quality stories to its viewers. Built around warm family banter and emotionally grounded storytelling, Nikammay stands out for its refreshing…