Runners compete during the women’s 5000 meters run at IAAF World Athletics Championships national trials at the Nyayo national stadium Nairobi. Photo: REUTERS NAIROBI: Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will…
At least 3 Indians killed after US forces targeted 3 vessels amid blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Indian government Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 21, 2026.PHOTO:West Asia News Agency via REUTERS India on Friday summoned a US diplomat in New Delhi for the second time in…
ISLAMABAD: Hopes are running high that Pakistan and Iran may revive their gas and oil pipeline projects following peace talks between Iran and the United States. Pakistan and Iran had signed a commercial agreement during the tenure of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in 2009 and later then Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Pakistan’s former president…
ISLAMABAD: “At the beginning of a dynasty, taxation yields large revenue from small assessments. At the end, taxation yields small revenue from large assessments” – Ibn Khaldun. Ibn Khaldun wrote these lines centuries ago, long before the arrival of missions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), quarterly review meetings and “mini-budgets”. He nevertheless understood something…
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…
BAJAUR: Unidentified assailants destroyed a government primary school in the Kharki area of Tehsil Mamond by planting explosives inside the building late at night, local sources said. The powerful blast severely damaged the school structure and spread fear across the locality. Police and other relevant officials reached the scene, collected evidence and launched an investigation….
President awards civil honour to US-based business leader at Islamabad ceremony on PM’s recommendation President Asif Ali Zardari confers the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan American Chicago Land Chamber of Commerce (PACCC) President Naveed Anwar Chaudhry for his efforts in promoting Pakistani exports during a ceremony at the Presidency on Wednesday. Photo: Express President Asif Ali Zardari…
OGRA increased HSD and Petrol prices from March 01. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday hiked the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.9 and Rs3.72 per litre, respectively, for September 8. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs358.77 per litre,…
Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly calls off family visit after being asked to appear in person for biometric fingerprinting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reacts as flotilla activists are detained by Israeli forces in Ashdod Port. Photo: REUTERS Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled a planned family trip to the US amid difficulties…
NOTTINGHAM: New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England skipper Ben Stokes marked his return to international duty by sparking a late fightback on the first day of the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge. The Black Caps were still well-placed on…