Militants are turning commercially available quadcopters into weapons, while limited counter-drone systems leave vulne PESHAWAR: Militants have opened a new front in Peshawar by weaponising commercially available drones to target police installations from a distance while remaining concealed. At least two drone attacks have been reported in recent weeks. The first targeted the Tarnab police…
The 5th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in Pakistan has once again proven that cinema transcends geographical, linguistic, and cultural boundaries. Drawing large, enthusiastic crowds, the festival has wrapped up its vibrant two-day leg in Sialkot on September 16 and 17, following a successful and high-profile opening in the capital. Presented by the European Union…
ISLAMABAD: Seeking to maintain the backing of a crucial coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss and ease his party’s reservations about the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting came after the PPP chairman reportedly indicated that he would not speak during the ongoing budget…
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday called for a reassessment of traditional warfighting concepts to keep pace with the evolving nature of modern conflicts, underscoring the importance of technological advancement and strategic adaptability to address emerging maritime security challenges. The naval chief said this during an address to the participants of…
Investigators remain divided between murder and suicide as family insists he was killed CANDLES FOR JUSTICE: Citizens hold a candlelight vigil demanding justice for Mir Raza Ali. Mourners gathered under the night sky, holding placards and lit candles as they called for a transparent investigation. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Fresh CCTV footage has provided investigators with…
Brent crude futures up $1.07, at $80.43 a barrel, US West Texas Intermediate futures up 45 cents, to $76.22 Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices rose on Wednesday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said they…
SYDNEY: The New Zealand Olympic Committee on Friday acknowledged the amount of work that went into developing the new Olympic policy on the protection of the female category in elite sport and said it would apply it with “respect and care”. The policy, unveiled by the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, introduces gene testing which…
Usage marks shift from viewing AI as simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. A recent global survey conducted…
Says dialogue, diplomacy remain only viable path to resolving disputes, achieving lasting peace and stability Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar (R). Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday during which the two leaders…
Pakistani athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) in Kathmandu on December 10, 2019. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3-11 next year, with Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar selected as host cities. The decision was taken at the Executive Committee meeting…