Injured are immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment Police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a patrol. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least five police personnel were injured when a police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a…
Around 34m adults in country lived with diabetes as of 2024 yet insufficient lifestyle interventions persist Pakistan’s diabetes crisis is now among the worst in the world, but health experts warn that only half the battle is being fought. Obesity, a critical driver of Type 2 diabetes, remains largely overlooked for the main reason that…
Strong dollar, inflation fears hit bullion; US-Iran talks collapse also weighs in At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, tracking losses in the international market, as a stronger US dollar and renewed inflation concerns dampened investor sentiment following the collapse of…
Cristian Chivu could win his first Serie A title as a coach this weekend. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Inter Milan could have their first chance to seal the Serie A title on Sunday as the champions in waiting take on Torino while Napoli and AC Milan try to push back the celebrations by at least one…
Bullish sentiment lifts KSE-100 Index to 170,896.59 as volume crosses 115 million shares PSX witnessed a strong trend-reversal session as the KSE-100 Index surged 1,836 points (+1.01%) to close at 184,175. Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed strong rebounding momentum during Thursday’s mid-day trading session on June 4, with the benchmark KSE-100…
‘Feels-like’ temperature in city may reach up to 50°C as heatwave grips most parts of province Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for…
Directs reforms in interior ministry institutions and enhanced capacity of police and FIA Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a meeting on the country’s law and order situation in Islamabad on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed that all available resources be utilised to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to ensure…
Shehbaz hopes Switzerland talks will mark the beginning of a sustained diplomatic process BURGENSTOCK, SWITZERLAND: US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a “historic” diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to…
Dar received a call today from Guterres, during which they discussed the latest regional developments Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation for Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar…
KARACHI: The controversy surrounding alleged construction on land carved out of Hill Park has taken a dramatic turn, with Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab revealing that the disputed plot at the centre of the case does not appear in the original PECHS layout plan, while Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) officials claim a forged No Objection Certificate…