England skipper Joe Root raises his bat after reaching his 68th Test fifty against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. Photo: AFP England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket’s most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format…
US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this still image taken from a handout video released on July 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The…
PSX revises auction size of 10-year variable rental rate Islamic papers, reschedules calendar KARACHI: The government has sharply increased the target size for its 10-year variable rental rate GoP hybrid sukuk to Rs200 billion from Rs50 billion, according to a Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after advice from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The revision applies…
Premier reiterates Pakistan will continue facilitating both sides for sustainable peace in region US Vice President JD Vance meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the ‘Islamabad Talks’ 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance, along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, at the Prime Minister’s Office…
Re-arrest of both came after division bench of SC suspended their sentences in case involving social media posts Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Hours after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the controversial social media posts case, lawyers Imaan Mazari and her…
FRUITLESS STIMULI: Despite availing incentives for the past many decades, there has not been one exporter in the country who has earned a billion dollars from exports in any single financial year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by one-fourth to nearly $4 billion in July due to $6.9 billion in imports, highlighting external sector…
ISLAMABAD: The petroleum minister has called an emergency meeting on Tuesday following an oil industry protest over a unilateral change in the pricing formula that led to Rs104 billion in losses. The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) approached the minister to hold an urgent meeting over the formula, which resulted in a substantial financial hit…
Reiterates unconditional commitment to Saudi Arabia, says Pakistan stands with Kingdom ‘diplomatically and physically’ Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Photo: File Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s “unconditional” commitment to Saudi Arabia, saying the country would “go to any extent” required…
Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign…
Says medium-level flooding noted at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risk across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium-level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood…