Oil prices edged up on Friday before a long holiday weekend in the US, as wary optimism held over efforts to secure peace in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. Brent futures climbed 46 cents, or 0.64%, to $72.26 a barrel as of 0407 GMT. West Texas Intermediate was up 32 cents,…
The four-time Grand Slam winner’s progression will continue this week in Madrid Italy’s Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID: Jannik Sinner was once viewed as an explosive talent custom-built for hardcourt tennis but the four-times Grand Slam champion’s assiduous work on his patience and control has…
The former captain is focused on building a cohesive unit ahead of Bangladesh series Pakistan red-ball Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed was addressing a press conference in Lahore. Photo: PCB/File KARACHI: Pakistan Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed on Wednesday brushed aside criticism over his appointment, saying he remains focused on preparing the national side for their…
PUBLISHED June 28, 2026 Pakistan’s major cities have witnessed massive investment in public transport infrastructure over the past decade, with governments introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro buses, metro trains and electric buses in an effort to modernise urban mobility. These projects were launched with the promise of reducing traffic congestion, providing affordable transportation,…
Senator Rehman criticised ‘the government’s indifference’ to the worsening law and order situation in K-P ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange between the treasury and opposition benches over the escalating security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as JUI-F Senator Attaur Rehman questioned whether the province had effectively been “handed over to terrorists”. Taking the…
Reiterates US will not agree to any deal unless Iran abandons its pursuit of nuclear weapons US President Donald Trump holds a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on April 6. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump on Monday said that they were contacted…
14 dead, 20 wounded as explosive-laden car explodes Three FC personnel, four of a family among martyrs President Railway workers remove the wreckage of a train damaged in a suicide attack in Quetta. PHOTO: REUTERS QUETTA: A powerful explosion ripped through a passenger shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday morning, killing at…
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first…
PUBLISHED May 17, 2026 From diagnosing symptoms and planning diets to deciding what to cook for dinner or what to gift a friend, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved into roles once reserved for medical practitioners or trusted confidants and, stranger still, for companionship itself. At the same time, it has become the first stop for…
. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with Russia, describing Moscow as a trusted partner and an important global power with whom Islamabad seeks deeper cooperation in diverse fields. Addressing a reception held to mark the National Day of Russia, President Zardari extended warm congratulations to…