Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting…

Total development outlay set at over Rs656 billion, Rs641 billion allocated for the Provincial Development Programme Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chairs a cabinet meeting to approve Budget 2026-27. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the 2026-27 financial year, which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah would present during…

TEXAS: Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina’s upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday. “Leo is doing well, he has already trained partly with the group, he’s no longer completely separated,” Scaloni said. “It’s possible he’ll play…

. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments, remained committed to policies that expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In a message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he said, “I extend my greetings to Pakistan’s telecommunications community and all those working to strengthen…

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored the opener as his side sank Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup semi-finals. Photo: AFP LONDON: Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. Just three days after Bayern…