The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: REUTERS Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA’s official online presence to sell phantom tickets. Controversy…
Residents allege water diversion as Qayyumabad faces years-long shortage, blocking the key Karachi artery in protest Residents of Karachi’s Qayyumabad and adjoining areas faced hours-long inconvenience on Friday as they took to the streets over a prolonged water shortage and suspension of supply, blocking traffic and causing massive congestion in surrounding localities. The demonstrators blocked…
Trump issues expletive-laden threat of ‘hell’ over Hormuz IRGC claims downing two C-130s, two Black Hawks, two TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that its forces had destroyed two American C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters in southern Isfahan province following a US rescue operation….
Kim says expansion needed given worsening security threats, long-term confrontation with ‘ferocious enemies’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country’s nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency on January 29, 2025. PHOTO: KCNA…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan posted a staggering current account surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, down from $1.28 billion a year ago, but sharply higher than…
LAHORE: Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions are showing signs of stabilisation, supported by a moderate growth recovery and improved external buffers, though the outlook remains fragile amid inflationary pressures and global uncertainties. Within this environment, the more critical issue lies in the allocation of private-sector credit rather than its overall availability, says ICMA Research and Publications. In…
LONDON: Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday. The match at Besiktas Park is the Black Forest side’s second major final – after losing the 2022 German Cup final to Leipzig on…
Foreign Office says detainees will be returned without legal proceedings under Cambodian law on online scams The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the government and Cambodia had formally agreed to repatriate 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap province, following their arrest in a raid on a scamming compound. Reports indicate that over 200 Pakistani…
EU foreign policy chief and Qatar’s minister of state also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy (PTI Photo) All eyes are on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against table-toppers Punjab Kings, with head coach Daniel Vettori offering an encouraging update on the all-rounder’s availability.Reddy had missed SRH’s previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, raising concerns over his participation…