Court hands down capital punishment on charges of crimes against humanity committed during 2024 monsoon uprising Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes oath as the country’s Prime Minister at the Bangabhaban in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 11, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS A local court in Bangladesh on Tuesday handed down the death penalty to seven aides of ousted…
Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan speaks at an event in Islamabad on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan on Tuesday said the judiciary must remain “firmly rooted in constitutional principles” while developing the institutional capacity needed to meet the demands of the modern age. Speaking at an event in…
Rate hold boosts investor confidence despite lingering US-Iran tensions, oil-supply risks KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,900 points in midday trading as investors returned to equities following the sharp sell-off in the previous session. The KSE-100 Index climbed 1,906.56 points,…
Akif Javed (6-79) and Haris Rauf (5-34) bowl extremely well for their respective outfits Kingsmen Academy and PTV Markhor IT Solutions and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) were made to follow-on by Kingsmen Academy and Pakistan Television (PTV), respectively as day three of the opening round of President’s Trophy Grade-I unfolded across four…
Suspension could be just two months after agency accepts banned drug was used for eye treatment Inam Butt takes Silver in Commonwealth Games 2022. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Pakistan’s veteran wrestler and former beach wrestling world champion Inam Butt is in line for a significant reprieve in a doping case, with his suspension potentially limited to…
PM Shehbaz directs NDMA to use all available resources to assist, provide relief to people affected by heavy rains Floodwaters engulf the streets of Dhoke Ratta in Rawalpindi as Nullah Leh swells dangerously after torrential early-morning rain, inundating homes and warehouses. PHOTO: AGHA MEHROZ/EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued a…
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf. Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53,…
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…
Fans appear to taunt Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves by chanting the name of his late friend Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves. Photo: AFP RIYADH: Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves about the…
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar spoke with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General and candidate for UN Secretary-General Rafael Grossi about the evolving regional situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday. According to the post on X, MoFA said, Dar and Grossi spoke late last night and agreed…