‘On way back from Iran,’ US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president US President Donald Trump said Friday the US will take over Cuba “almost immediately,” suggesting a US aircraft carrier could be deployed offshore to force the island nation into submission. “Cuba, which we will be taking…
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that, following the detailed judgment of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), no attempt to storm the federal capital or advance on the city in groups will be allowed under any circumstances. He warned that those violating the court’s orders would immediately face contempt of court proceedings….
Govt committed to IMF that parliament will approve fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the staff level agreement The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file The International Monetary Fund (IMF) loaded the $7 billion bailout package…
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index maintained its bullish momentum on Friday, surging by a little over 850 points to close above 185,370, pushing its weekly gains to 3.2%. Strong performances in banking and oil & gas stocks, alongside positive macroeconomic cues including expectations of lower oil prices and the upcoming policy developments, lifted investor sentiment. Market…
No group immediately claims responsibility for the bombing near Damascus’ Palace of Justice An emergency service member works at the site of what Syrian state media reported was a blast at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026. Photo: REUTERS A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has held that the Punjab Police cannot mechanically deny recruitment to a candidate solely on the basis of a pending or previously registered FIR, observing that authorities must assess each case on its own merits and in accordance with constitutional principles. In a six-page judgment authored by Chief Justice…
Singers Hasan Raheem, Izzchugtai uniquely blend contemporary pop, traditional music in fascinating new collaboration KARACHI: Coke Studio Nu.WAV has released Rangeen, a new collaboration between singers Hasan Raheem and Izzchugtai, produced by Umair. The track blends hip-hop and contemporary pop with more traditional musical elements, building its story around longing, infatuation and the imagined possibilities…
Investment exposes scale of work needed before biennial event to held in April 2027 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a Rs5.7 billion package to upgrade sports infrastructure ahead of the South Asian Games, with authorities seeking to ensure venues are ready to host the regional multi-sport event. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Planning…
LONDON: Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face…
LCCI delegation seeks joint ventures, investment from European industrial powerhouse LAHORE: A Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation has visited Germany to explore new avenues for trade and investment, with the LCCI president stressing that the existing trade volume between the two countries does not reflect the true potential of the relationship. The delegation,…