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…
Crop sector recovers from 1.01% contraction to 1.44% growth; livestock now 14.6% of GDP A farmer ploughs his field with bulls in Perowal as rising fuel prices and increasing agricultural costs force small growers to return to traditional farming methods. Photo: Express LAHORE: Pakistan’s agriculture sector has demonstrated notable resilience in 2025-26, recording growth of…
Defense ministry says it intercepted 551 missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265 drones since February The United Arab Emirates’ air defences dealt with two drones coming from Iran on Sunday, the defence ministry said, the latest in renewed attacks on the oil-rich Gulf country. The UAE has reported being attacked in the past days by…
A young climber scales a rock wall in India. Photo: AFP PUNE: Blink and you might miss Indian speed climber Deepu Mallesh scaling a wall five buses high in five seconds.India, a country obsessed with cricket, has seen a surge in popularity in climbing but those who want to compete internationally have had to crowdfund…
License permits Iranian crude, petrochemical, and petroleum product sales through August 21 A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026. Photo: Reuters The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments…
Girls Higher Secondary School Jacob Lines examination centre in Karachi. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/FILE KARACHI: The third day of annual matriculation examinations was also marked by serious mismanagement, cheating allegations, and poor facilities, while a separate case was also registered over an alleged “paid cheating” examination centre. Under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi, Biology papers…
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms, in a fightback against big tech that goes further than any other country. The sweeping changes will “give kids their childhood back”, Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok,…
Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) posted a mixed yet broadly positive performance in March 2026, reflecting an uneven recovery in Pakistan's industrial sector. The latest provisional data show that while annual growth remained strong, short-term indicators pointed to volatility and underlying structural challenges. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, LSM output increased by 11.09% in March 2026 compared…
Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets, reflecting a broader downward trend in precious metals. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $49 per ounce, settling at $4,788. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, gold prices also recorded a…
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier Major increase were recorded in the prices of electricity charges for the first quarter (54.02%), LPG (50.68%), petrol (44.10%), diesel (36.76%), wheat flour (36.06%), onions (31.89%) and tomatoes (23.46%). Photo: file KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has jumped sharply by 13.98%…