Party says decision reflects solidarity with Kashmiris and its principled stance amid continuing unrest in AJK Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced that it would not participate in the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, saying the decision was taken in solidarity with the people of the region and in line with what it…
Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April 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 Asian stocks…
Earthquake with a depth of 187km strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, tremors felt across parts of Pakistan A 5.4-magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region jolted parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Peshawar and other areas of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD said the…
Residents evacuate Datta Khel, North Waziristan. EXPRESS Families in North Waziristan’s Datta Khel tehsil in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province are fleeing their homes in panic amid fears of an imminent large-scale security operation, leaving behind normal life as roads remain sealed and essential supplies dwindle. According to local sources, the migration from various villages towards safer areas…
Fatima Sana’s all-round heroics go in vain as Sri Lanka conquer Pakistan by four wickets in the semi-final Sri Lanka overcame a spirited Pakistan challenge to win the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup by four wickets on Thursday, chasing down a target of 131 with eight balls to spare and booking their place…
Move extends Trump’s broader campaign against The Hague-based war crimes tribunal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama, Bahrain, June 25,…
NEW DELHI: India has said it would allow Pakistani athletes to attend multilateral events in the country, as New Delhi seeks to establish itself as a global sporting destination. Bilateral sporting engagements, including cricket, with its arch-rival will continue to be off table, India’s youth affairs and sports ministry said in a document seen by…
Pakistan has transitioned from restricting virtual assets to establishing a dedicated regulatory framework, positioning the country for the next generation of digital finance, Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib said on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent, Saqib outlined how artificial intelligence, tokenisation and digital…
Board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain exact technical cause of accident, military’s media wing says An army MI-17 helicopter. PHOTO: AFP A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad during take-off on Wednesday due to a technical fault, resulting in the martyrdom of all personnel on board, the military’s media wing said….
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria in Kansas City. Photo: AFP KANSAS CITY: Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0. On a night for the ages in Kansas City, the…