Says investigators examining possibility that a gang, rather than single individual, involved in the incident DIG Operations Faisal Kamran addresses a press conference in Lahore on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Lahore Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Faisal Kamran on Sunday said police were treating a suspect reportedly linked to a senior government minister no differently from any other criminal…
. The resumption of hostilities between Iran and the US are quite unfortunate. President Donald Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks have apparently strained the newly found trust with the Islamic Republic. Likewise, Iran positioning itself as the ‘sole manager’ of the Strait of Hormuz has torpedoed the confidence it had built with regional member states. The launch…
LONDON: Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage. Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is…
Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition. PHOTO: ANADOLU Around 1.4 million Palestinians in Gaza face acute levels of food insecurity, while medicine shortages in the war-ravaged enclave have reached 47%, Palestinian officials warned on Monday. Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent…
As 2025 comes to a close, the city grapples with consequences of unfinished development projects — broken roads, blocked sewers, and rising pollution continue to endanger public health. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The government has further deepened the cut on the development budget to Rs173 billion, or 17% of annual allocations. The move aims to offset…
Bugti briefs Bilawal on provincial situation, says commission was set up on families’ demand Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Photo: APP/ File Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday said the provincial government had constituted a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat incident, a day after an agreement between the government and protesters ended…
Plans to develop charging infrastructure and train Pakistani engineers and technicians Finance minister meets BYD leadership. Photo:X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met a delegation from BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) and reaffirmed the government’s support for electric vehicle manufacturing and localisation in the country, the finance ministry wrote on X. The…
Govt seeks to build strategic oil reserves to meet consumer needs for 30 to 45 days ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to take several measures including expanding the strategic oil reserves for sustainable energy supply across the country. At present, commercial reserves are kept for 20 days only. In the Annual Plan 2026-27, the government…
Condemns Israeli strikes on Beirut, saying civilian harm that disrupts Iran peace talks is unacceptable US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during an event at Gold Coast Studios on June 17, 2026 in Bethpage, New York.REUTERS United States Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal on Thursday, saying President…
Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event The Pakistani delegation comprised Dr Shazia Anwer Cheema and Vikas Kumar, who presented their scientific papers, while Ch Hamid Mahmood and Agha Iqrar Haroon participated in the International Forum discussion. PHOTO: dnd.com.pk The III International Lazgi Dance Festival concluded in Khiva, Uzbekistan, which…