A woman walks near a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2026. Wana via Reuters Iran’s Fars news agency quoted the IRGC’s public relations as saying: “With the help of God Almighty, the aggressor will be punished today.” According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC’s comments came on…
Argentina celebrate midfielder Giovani Lo Celso’s goal. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday. The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the…
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Saturday a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to the industrial sector across Sindh due to a shortfall in the system, aimed at improving pressure and ensuring fair distribution. According to a statement…
Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap LAHORE: Effective control over tax evasion in the tobacco sector can significantly reduce the revenue deficit and enable the government to better withstand internal and external economic pressures. The evolving situation in the Middle East, coupled with the failure to meet tax targets, is putting…
Tesla sued InterDigital and Avanci in London’s High Court in 2023 over automotive patent licensing terms The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS Elon Musk’s Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit against US technology firm InterDigital and patent licensing platform…
PUBLISHED May 03, 2026 KARACHI: Authors usually want their readers to imagine the world presented in their novels. But Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk asked them to literally walk into his. Most novels leave their worlds behind on the page. When the book closes, the characters and their belongings dissolve back into imagination. But in…
KARACHI: Important responsibilities in the board are likely to be assigned to Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez. Officials are not satisfied with the performance of Sarfaraz Ahmed, and a proposal has emerged to appoint the former batter as head coach even before the West Indies tour. If Sarfaraz is given more opportunities, Younis may instead…
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a circular enabling regulated entities to open and maintain bank accounts for Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA)-licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and their customers, subject…
Saints were kicked out of last month’s play-off final after spying at a training session Southampton’s German head coach TondaEckert put out an eight-minute video statement about the scandal. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the “spygate” scandal that led to the club’s expulsion from the Championship play-offs as owner Dragan Solak insisted that he would…
. TEL AVIV: Israel’s defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from the country exhibiting there. France’s defence ministry — which barred Israel from taking part in the 2024 Eurosatory arms exhibition over the war in Gaza —…