Measles deaths reached 95, with 197 confirmed cases and 974 suspected infections reported in 24 hours A mother holds her measles‑infected child as the child receives treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital, following an outbreak across the country, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 27, 2026. REUTERS Bangladesh on Thursday reported the deaths of eight more children…
International experience shows that trade tends to stabilise border regions by creating employment, formalising economic activity, and aligning local incentives with peace and continuity. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday won support from traders for its upcoming tax scheme, which offers a minimum annual tax of Rs25,000 and exempts them from audit and other…
A woman with portrait of her relative, died in the Air India Flight 171 crash last year. PHOTO: AFP Families of those killed in last year’s Air India plane crash gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary of the disaster, still awaiting answers about its cause. On June 12, 2025, a Boeing…
QUETTA: A lady police constable was martyred, while her husband and child were injured after unidentified armed men opened fire on them in Balochistan’s Turbat on Saturday, the Balochistan Home Department confirmed. According to aide to the Home Department Babar Yousafzai, “This morning in Turbat, the brave daughter of Balochistan and police officer, Lady Constable…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing on Thursday (today) a petition challenging the alleged delay by the president, Asif Ali Zardari, in approving the summary for the appointment of judges to the high courts. IHC Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will hear the petition, filed through counsel on behalf of Advocate Luqman…
Interior minister says the move will expedite services across all passport offices, ensure transparency Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that the country had transitioned to cashless transactions at all passport offices. On June 19, the government decided to digitalise the passport issuance system as part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising immigration services and…
Pakistan started cautiously against Korea before unleashing a strong attack to dominate the second quarter Pakistan sealed 3-1 victory over South Korea. PHOTO: PAKISTAN HOCKEY FEDERATION FB page LAHORE: Pakistan’s national hockey team showcased a masterclass, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over South Korea in a high-profile match on Thursday that marked a historic milestone for…
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal. Photo: REUTERS/FILE BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up.Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on Saturday, and Barca capitalised…
An oil tanker anchors near the oil hub of the port of Fos-Lavera at sunset near Marseille, southern France. PHOTO: REUTERS Global stock and bond markets steadied on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump paused a planned attack on Iran and said there was a good chance of a nuclear deal, sending oil prices lower….
Pakistan’s real estate sector has gained international recognition after a private developer secured two awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026–2027, highlighting the country’s growing footprint on the global property landscape, according to a press release. The awards, part of the internationally acclaimed International Property Awards, are considered a benchmark of excellence in real…