. The Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Saturday ordered an immediate halt to appointments in the provincial Forest Department and constituted a special committee, headed by the Opposition Leader, to investigate allegations that government posts were being sold for millions of rupees. The decision came after Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad Dummar…
. During my years in Gothenburg, Sweden, there lived a gentleman not far from my home by the name of Arvid Carlsson. He was affiliated with a medical university, while I made my daily journey to Chalmers University in connection with my own work. Our routes almost coincided. I would board the tram at one…
Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals…
Islamabad IGP, CDA chief commissioner review security arrangements along VIP routes across Islamabad Police officers equipped with riot gear walk at D Chowk area, near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Strict traffic restrictions were imposed across the federal capital on Saturday…
Saqib said the government had taken the grand mufti of Pakistan into confidence on matters relating to digital assets ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish a Shariah advisory board on digital and virtual assets to provide guidance on transactions involving such assets, Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib said…
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department announced on Wednesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) would officially revert to its previous designation, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring a name that served as the command’s identity for more than seven…
Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY NEW YORK: Oil prices rose towards $100 a barrel on concerns over Saudi Arabia supply disruptions and limited flows through the…
Says several ‘credible names’ have surfaced in high-profile case; warns of cyber shift in narcotics trade KARACHI: The Sindh police chief Javed Alam Odho on Tuesday said that several credible names had surfaced in the high-profile Anmol, alias Pinky, case, vowing that all those involved – including drug buyers and those engaged in large-scale distribution…
. US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026. REUTERS WASHINGTON: The US State Department will make permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly from Africa, to post bonds of up…
PR says civil works on the $2.5 billion first phase of Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project could begin in January 2027 Minister to upgrade passenger train booking, fully digitize freight booking to boost efficiency and cut interference. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said on Saturday that work on the Main Line-1…