KARACHI: A 12-year-old boy was killed after being allegedly struck in the face by an accidental gunshot inside a parked car near Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Gulshan-e-Iqbal on Sunday, with police investigating how a licensed pistol came to be inside the vehicle and who was responsible for the fatal lapse. The victim, identified as Abdul…
This is the second consecutive meeting in which the central bank has kept the policy rate unchanged State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the benchmark rate at its meeting on September 14. “The…
BUDAPEST: Britain’s Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men’s 1,500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday. Kerr, fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, hit the front with 300 metres to run. The 2023 world champion held his nerve to hold off…
Chief ministers ordered to ensure public funds, government officers and personnel not deployed for political protests ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ruled that no political party or public office holder had the authority to block roads in the capital, as it disposed of a petition against a possible PTI long march on…
Court says jail manual leaves no ambiguity, govt responsible for bearing expenses ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday observed that the jail manual was “clear” on the treatment and transfer of prisoners to hospitals, stressing that all inmates must be treated equally and that any orders regarding their medical care must comply with…
Shaza Fatima says motorcycles, rickshaws, Chingchis and vehicles up to 800cc will be eligible for subsidy As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The government on Monday detailed the process for applying for its…
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season. Photo: AFP SPAIN: Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max…
PSX The KSE-100 index experienced seesaw movements during the outgoing week PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week under heavy selling pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging more than 1,500 points in early trading as investors dumped equities amid heightened risk aversion. The selling pressure was also reinforced by renewed…
Assailants open fire on constable at shop before fleeing, police launch search operation Pictured above is martyred Elite Force constable Ahmadullah. PHOTO: EXPRESS MIRANSHAH: An Elite Force police constable was martyred after armed assailants opened fire on him in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P’s) Bannu on Monday, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rahmat Ali said. Elite Force Constable…
K-P policy, laws and management plans must be revised to value non-timber benefits ISLAMABAD: With a view to compensating private forest owners, a comprehensive strategy has to be devised and implemented. The existing forest policies, laws, management plans and strategies are based on timber harvesting, and foresters are trained in how to grow forests and…