. WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the US forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a US Navy…
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict KARACHI: Pakistan’s stocks on Friday came under pressure as renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz triggered a bearish session on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The benchmark KSE-100 index declined nearly 1,780 points to close…
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway and also performed the groundbreaking of its strategic extension from Qayyumabad to Karachi Port. The PPP chief said the project is a major milestone for Karachi’s urban mobility, transport efficiency and economic connectivity. The inauguration ceremony of the Sindh…
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo can provide Ghana with plenty of insight on group rivals England. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Now at Manchester City,…
PESHAWAR: At least two people were killed and 11 others injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the province, prompting fresh weather warnings from authorities for the coming days. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the fatalities were reported from Mardan during rain-related incidents on…
US war secretary says blockade on Iranian ports has gone global, seizing two dark fleet ships today US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said that Iran still had an open window for talks. “Iran knows that they still have an open window to…
Beijing’s remarks come after US president said he would discuss arms sales to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chairs video link meeting to finalise cleanliness arrangements across province for Eidul Azha, May 23, 2026. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated her commitment to eliminating child labour and ensuring a safe, dignified and prosperous future for children across the province. In a message on…
. DI KHAN: At least 18 terrorists were killed, including a high-profile com-mander, during a fierce armed clash between two rival extrem-ist groups in the tribal district of Kurram, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to police officials, the violent confrontation took place in the Manatu Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where gunmen loyal to…
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson walks off after losing his wicket to the bowling of England’s Josh Tongue. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England. The 35-year-old former skipper called time ahead…