Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said in a statement that it would respond to them with force A satellite imagery shows Bab el Mandeb Strait, a key shipping waterway and the gateway to the Red Sea, as Yemen’s Houthi could shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, in this handout picture dated July 12,…
Efforts are made to douse the fire at Viva Energy Group’s refinery in Geelong, Australia April 16, 2026, in this screengrab from a video. PHOTO: REUTERS A fire at the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said on Thursday, just as the nation faces pressure to shore…
Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic Tehran yet WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible”, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran…
Pakistan’s national senior hockey team downed hosts South Korea. Photo: PHF Pakistan’s national senior hockey team downed hosts South Korea 4-3 in a thrilling second match of their ongoing series on Thursday, continuing their preparations for the Asian Games. The match produced an open and attacking contest, with both sides showing an aggressive approach. Pakistan,…
Business leaders call for predetermined share to be allocated to retire foreign debt LAHORE: A record-breaking year for overseas workers’ remittances has revived calls from business circles in Lahore for a structured mechanism to channel a portion of these inflows toward retiring the country’s external debt, rather than leaving the funds to be absorbed entirely…
Commission clears 19 appointments across 4 high courts; doesn’t select ant candidate below 45 The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to secure approval for any of its preferred nominees for appointment as high court judges, as the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Wednesday cleared 19 appointments and confirmations across four high courts during meetings…
In first phase, phase roads currently in use as alternative routes will be repaired KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has begun work on a section of the BRT Red Line project. After the contractor for Lot 2from Mosamiyat to Hasan Squarewas stopped from working and their office was sealed, this portion of the project…
Young fast bowler says England captain praised his performance and urged him to keep working hard Pakistan’s Razaullah delivered a notable performance in his Test debut against England. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s young pace-sensation Razaullah is taking his rapid rise in stride, drawing inspiration from England great Joe Root while keeping his sights firmly set…
Brent crude drops $1.78 to $102.09 a barrel; WTI fell $1.97 to $98.33 a barrel by 11:55am PKT Storage tanks and oil refineries in Jurong Island, Singapore, March 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices slid to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war…
The batter credits preparation on difficult wickets for his century against England Abdul Qadir said preparation on difficult wickets helped him produce a century as Pakistan Under-19 beat England Under-19 by 122 runs in the second one-day international. Qadir, who spoke to PCB Digital after the match, said he had prepared for a big innings…