. A volunteer sprays water on mourners as they take part in the procession, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat while ensuring comfort amid the solemn gathering. photo: jalal qureshi/express KARACHI: The 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram was observed with profound religious devotion and reverence across the metropolis, as mourners paid tribute to the eternal sacrifices…
Tola Associates estimates $20b annual inflows; PBC seeks tax relief to stem wealth exodus Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government is reviewing a proposal to allow people to…
Animal rights groups in Lahore allege activists are being harassed for raising concerns on stray dog killings The groups said the Lahore High Court had approved the TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release) policy in 2021 to control the stray dog population through sterilisation and vaccination instead of killing the animals. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE:…
A unique way of life may open doors for medicine beyond cultural preservation. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: A study published in Cell Reports has revealed that the women of Jeju Island, South Korea, known as Haenyeo, may hold key genetic insights that could lead to breakthroughs in human biology, particularly in the treatment of blood pressure disorders….
Gaza faces massive cleanup, with 61m tonnes of rubble, says UNDP official Alessandro Mrakic Palestinian workers break up concrete while working on rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Palestinians are using war rubble to repave streets destroyed during Israel’s two-year assault on Gaza, crushing concrete and metal into pavement…
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. Photo: REUTERS/AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz…
Perera, Irfan and Labuschagne guided their side to a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz Hyderabad Kingsmen celebrate a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz after successfully chasing 121 in a low-scoring PSL 2026 clash. Photo: PSL/FILE Hyderabad Kingsmen continued their winning run in PSL 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz on Thursday, chasing down a modest target…
BERLIN: Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, in what could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry. Members of VW’s supervisory board have been informed of the plans, which are due to be discussed…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD’: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) to deal with the aftermath of the Middle East war on the nation’s economy and its internal security, in a move that will also ensure faster decision making during uncertain times. The council was established…
The annual volume of oil smuggling is estimated at 2.8 billion litres, which has resulted in a loss of Rs227 billion to the national exchequer. The smuggled oil is mainly sold at unauthorised roadside petrol outlets. photo:file ISLAMABAD: Amid the US-Iran war, smuggled petroleum products from Iran have started flooding Pakistan’s markets, stoking fears among…