ISLAMABAD: The federal government has abolished the 18% sales tax on the shipping industry in the 2026-27 budget, a move hailed by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry as a major boost for maritime and logistics sectors. Chaudhry said the removal of the tax met a longstanding demand from industry stakeholders and…
NEW YORK: Kylian Mbappe heads into France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country’s biggest football star under immense pressure. The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid…
England captain Harry Kane arrives with the squad in Kansas City. Photo: AFP KANSAS CITY: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in…
KARACHI: Despite witnessing sharp swings throughout the week and briefly slipping below the key 170,000-point level, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 1.13% week-on-week to close at 172,400 points. It staged a strong recovery on Friday, adding 1.6% in a single session after reports that planned US strikes on Iran had been called off, boosting…
LONDON: Portugal’s World Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to late former teammate Diogo Jota, midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday, as they prepare to open their Group K campaign against DR Congo next week. The wristbands, a gift from Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, carry the names of all squad members alongside that of former Portugal forward Jota,…
Some fans set off fireworks, fired smoke grenades after spilling out of packed bars, outdoor venues A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic win…
Businesses say they lack incentives to boost industrial growth, agriculture, employment KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed concern over several key aspects of the federal budget 2026-27, stating that the budget falls short of delivering the bold and transformative measures required to accelerate industrial growth, enhance exports, revive agriculture, and generate employment opportunities….
PUBLISHED June 14, 2026 Beneath the rugged plains of Balochistan lies a ‘sleeping giant’—an incredible belt of gold and copper reserves estimated at $8 trillion. Yet, for decades, this immense wealth has remained buried, not by geological mystery, but by the weight of systemic instability. From policy U-turns and political infighting to international legal battles,…
Says at a time when international attention is focused on Pakistan, unrest in AJK damaging Pakistan’s reputation Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari delivers a video address on the party’s 58th foundation day, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday appealed directly to protesters in Azad…
BENGALURU: An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple’s iPhone has contaminated the groundwater for nearby farms and warned of a forced shutdown unless Tata gives a satisfactory explanation. India’s Tata Electronics is central to Apple’s push to diversify iPhone production beyond China and is the second-biggest supplier…