PUBLISHED August 04, 2024 KARACHI: Once confined to the political periphery, far-right and nativist parties are now gaining ground across Europe, disrupting the Continent’s delicate equilibrium. From Helsinki to The Hague, their rise is reshaping the political landscape, with mainstream parties sometimes adopting more populist agendas to retain voters. In France, the spectre of far-right…
LONDON: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches is a “historic moment” and “basic human right”, former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, something Popal said was the culmination of a “long…
MADRID: Alexander Sorloth struck twice as Atletico Madrid built confidence for their Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal with a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. However Diego Simeone’s side were also left sweating on the fitness of midfielder Pablo Barrios, who walked off injured midway through the second half. Atletico…
Astronauts express gratitude for opportunity, term their participation honour and a source of pride for Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Pakistani Astronauts in Islamabad on April 23, 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Pakistani astronauts Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, selected for a human space mission by China, and…
Photo shows soldier striking fallen Jesus sculpture; shared by reporter Younis Tirawi online A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians drew widespread condemnation on Monday from Israeli leaders, the United States and church leaders. A photo that emerged online over the…
New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had “conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East…
Oil price spikes on Trump’s “hell for Iran” threat, Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen selling pressure KARACHI: War-driven uncertainty kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under sustained pressure during Monday’s morning session, as trading opened in a tense environment. By 11:34am, the index had fallen to 148,027.32, down 2,371.39 points (1.58%) from the previous close…
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…
ISPR says discussions with Iranian leadership focus on fostering sustainable peace, long-term stability in region CDF Munir meets Iranian leaders. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Saturday concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, where he underscored the need for dialogue and…
US Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. says Washington will not join the WHO’s pandemic preparedness agreement. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: The World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics, marking the end of three years of negotiations driven by the chaotic response to COVID-19. Applause broke out at the World…