Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan. Photo: Reuters The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island on Tuesday has risen to 35,…
General Raza has previously been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Valour) SECURITY MATTERS: CNSC General Syed Aamer Raza meets with CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: NNI President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on the newly appointed Commander of the…
ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning’s Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had…
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best Shahid Anwar credited Pakistan’s successful Asia Cup campaign to months of hard work. Photo: PCB Discussing his coaching philosophy, 58-year-old Shahid said that while the core principles remain unchanged at every level, coaching an U19 side requires a unique approach. “My core philosophy…
Nirmal Purja speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu. Photo: REUTERS KATHMANDU: At least 10 climbers, including famed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were missing on Pakistan’s Broad Peak after a suspected avalanche hit an expedition on the mountain, a Pakistani sports association and a person tracking the climb…
QUETTA: The death toll from a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in the Sor Range area on the outskirts of Quetta rose to 34, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan said on Friday, as rescue teams continue efforts to reach the remaining miners trapped underground. The bodies of 34 miners have been recovered so…
The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices fell on Friday but kept on track for a monthly rise of about a fifth, as more supplies flowed through crucial maritime chokepoints, despite a lack of major breakthroughs in talks between the United States and Iran. Brent futures fell…
International expedition includes American, Chinese national, Omani and five Nepali climbers Ten climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer and former military serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja have gone missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Instagram late Thursday that the international expedition…
Meeting also featured a detailed exchange of views on the country’s prevailing political situation ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and the Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the country’s overall law and order situation, with particular focus on the security situation in K-P and Balochistan in a meeting held at Bilawal House on Thursday. The…
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh’s RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800…