Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking to reporters outside Parliament House in Islamabad on October 9, 2025. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Thursday that ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates were “absolutely fine” and rubbished speculation over a rift in ties. He made this statement during a session…
. When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced four Daanish schools for Gilgit-Baltistan during his 7 May visit to Gilgit, the news travelled through the region’s parents and teachers faster than any other line in his address. Free education, free meals, free uniforms, smart boards and e libraries, all on federal account, in a region where…
. Riyadh has once again rescued Islamabad’s fragile balance sheet by doling out an additional $3 billion. This magnanimity has come at a time when Pakistan is facing a severe crunch as it is obliged to pay back $3.5 billion to the UAE which had refused to roll over the same. This hole in reserves…
Fact-check traced viral video to May 2024 X post showing TTP ambush on Pakistan security forces act-check traced viral video to May 2024 X post showing TTP ambush on Pakistan security forces. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, were sharing a video on social media platform X since May 17,…
Alphonso Davies has suffered an injury-plagued season, and faces a race against time to be fit for Canada’s first game. Photo: AFP/File TORONTO: Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada’s World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the co-host’s 26-man roster on Friday. Bayern Munich defender Davies was deemed sufficiently…
Judgment underscored that expeditious case disposal is essential for an effective justice system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has noted that while delaying the unveiling of a reserved order does not invalidate it, such a delay reflects adversely on judicial efficiency and undermines the timely administration of justice. In a judgement that partly allowed…
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan honoured to bring the ‘warring sides from the battlefield to the negotiating table’ PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the Islamabad Talks 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said “war is not an option” and welcomed the Islamabad Talks as…
Motorists travel on Babusar Top which saw the first snowfall of the winter. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The district administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Naran has issued a travel advisory for Babusar Top, urging tourists, travellers and transport operators to avoid unnecessary travel as persistent snowfall continues to create hazardous road conditions and disrupt traffic along the…
Koko Tech to tap in to consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to Koko Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned by Alibaba.com Holdings,…
ISLAMABAD: The Maritime Affairs Minister on Friday sought a detailed report on the hijacking of an oil tanker by pirates near Somalia, with 11 Pakistani crew members on board, and directed the relevant authorities to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry, Pakistan Navy and others for the recovery of the hostages. Initial details suggested that pirates…