More than 16,700 injured, thousands still displaced since powerful June 24 quakes, top official says People search for casualties amid the rubble of collapsed buildings, in the aftermath of earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photo: REUTERS The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced,…
. KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast partly cloudy and humid conditions in the metropolis over the next two days, with intermittent strong winds and chances of light drizzle at isolated locations. The city remained largely partly cloudy on Sunday, with rising humidity levels making conditions feel hotter during the day. The maximum temperature was…
Calls for fiscal discipline, currency stability as devolution of agriculture, industry fails to deliver Within 60 days of the approval of FRDL (Amendment) Act 2021, the federal government will establish an office to be called debt management office. photo: file LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has written to leading political figures, including Nawaz Sharif,…
Security sources say several hideouts belonging to Fitna-al Hindustan have been destroyed Security forces have killed 13 terrorists so far in Balochistan during the ongoing intelligence-based Operation Al-Azm, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday. “The number of terrorists killed so far during Operation Al-Azm has reached 13, while several hideouts belonging to Fitna-al Hindustan have been…
Police presents documentary evidence comprising more than 500 pages against the suspects KARACHI: The District and Sessions Judge South has reserved the verdict on the bail applications of the alleged facilitators of accused Anmol alias Pinky in a narcotics case. During the hearing, the investigating officer submitted significant evidence against the accused facilitators before the…
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…
Says work on a plan to maintain strategic reserves of crude oil in the country underway Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding energy security, in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed “energy planning critical’ to Pakistan’s future”, stating that timely government actions during the Middle East conflict helped mitigate…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Under-16 Boys Volleyball Team, which made history by winning the gold medal at the 2nd Asian U16 Volleyball Championship 2025 in Thailand, was honored with cash rewards under the Federal Government’s sports incentive policy during a ceremony held in Islamabad. The young national team achieved a landmark success by securing Pakistan’s first-ever…
. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in Karachi. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday invited American investors to partner in the province’s economic growth, promising a transparent, stable and investor-friendly environment backed by policy continuity and a globally recognised public-private partnership…
The former captain is focused on building a cohesive unit ahead of Bangladesh series Pakistan red-ball Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed was addressing a press conference in Lahore. Photo: PCB/File KARACHI: Pakistan Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed on Wednesday brushed aside criticism over his appointment, saying he remains focused on preparing the national side for their…