A state banquet is underway in Beijing. It kicked off with Xi saying China and the US should be partners, not rivals, and US President Donald Trump describing Chinese President Xi Jinping as a friend. The event caps off the first day of the two-day summit between the leaders of the world's two largest economies….
They had initially refused to descend the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector had threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE A five-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Lahore’s Sundar area on Tuesday, officials said. The victim, identified as Hassan Amir, was playing in a street near Rana Town, behind a mosque,…
The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran's nuclear programme. Titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States…
Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE PARIS: Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. Gauff went down 4-6,…
A pumpjack, used to help lift oil from a well, in the Permian basin near Midland, Texas, U.S., October 8, 2025 PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell on Tuesday, erasing most of the previous session’s gains, after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump, though…
Dar and Prince Faisal underscore diplomacy and peace as regional tensions continue to rise Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their “close and brotherly ties” while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
RAWALPINDI: The flood season for the 18-kilometre-long Nullah Leh and 15 seasonal streams, which wreak havoc across the city every monsoon, will begin on Monday, June 15, and continue until August 15. Despite the start of the flood season, desilting and removal of garbage and building material from Nullah Leh and the 15 seasonal streams…
Iran’s FM calls Dar as Israel’s Lebanon incursion imperils truce; Trump says peace talks ongoing ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday requested Pakistan to use its good offices for de-escalation, as Tehran halted talks with the United States in protest at Israel’s incursion into Lebanon and threatened to open new fronts in the…
The event reaffirmed Hamdard Pakistan’s pledge to drive national social growth, holistic health, and future prosperity With more than 800 guests in attendance, Hamdard Pakistan recently hosted the 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards at the Governor’s House, Lahore. Centred on the theme “Wellness Redefined,” the event celebrated visionary leaders who are actively shaping a…
Viktor Axelsen retires at 32 due to persistent back problems, closing a legendary career marked by two Olympic gold medals, world titles, and dominance at the top of badminton. Photo: AFP/FILE COPEHAGEN: Denmark’s double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back problems meant he could no longer “compete…