LONDON: Holders New Zealand are in danger of being eliminated from the Women’s T20 World Cup after a surprise five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The White Ferns lost against the West Indies in their first match and Sri Lanka condemned them to a second loss with two balls to spare in Southampton. New…
Domenicali urges respect for F1 amid ongoing debate over hybrid engine regulations. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to “be respectful” of the sport but said changes to this year’s new power unit regulations needed to be made. The Dutch four-time world champion…
With food inflation remaining volatile and energy prices facing global and domestic uncertainties, economists warn that price stability in the coming months will depend on supply chain management, fiscal discipline and policy coordination. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to slash its subsidy budget by 8% for the next fiscal year 2026-27, though it…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed by 39.46% month-on-month in May 2026, driven by a sharp decline in imports and a rise in exports, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The trade deficit stood at Rs721.6 billion in May 2026, compared with Rs1.19 trillion in April 2026. This represents an improvement…
With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties A public transport bus advertises the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: Traffic management changes in Lahore aimed at creating signal-free corridors are now drawing criticism, as the replacement of signals with U-turns is causing congestion, increasing accidents, and…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least four police personnel were martyred after terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel police checkpoint in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district late Saturday night, triggering a massive blast that completely destroyed the post and left several personnel feared trapped under the debris. According to initial reports, terrorists belonging to the…
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support. US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate…
Atletico Madrid held off 10-man Barcelona to secure a 3-2 aggregate win and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday’s 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chairs a meeting at NADRA headquarters in Islamabad PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate a portion of overseas-held wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years. Addressing business leaders…
Karachi AIG Azad Khan speaking at a press conference at the Central Police Office. Screengrab KARACHI: Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Azad Khan said on Friday that foreign nationals were also involved in the network being investigated in the “Pinky case”, adding that more than 20 women were linked to the operation. Speaking…