Senior officials from the CCI are due to hold a closed-door hearing with all parties in the case on July 21 Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. PHOTO:REUTERS Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of “copy-pasting” its rivals’ claims and failing to…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to end untargeted electricity subsidies for all residential consumers and give any further subsidies only through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as part of conditions agreed for a $1.2 billion climate support loan. This will impact residential consumers having up to 300 units of monthly…
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that Iran would not receive any funds simply for signing a framework agreement aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that any sanctions relief or access to frozen assets would depend on Tehran meeting strict nuclear commitments. Speaking in separate television…
Energy minister says exit rooted in long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei at the Make it in the Emirates conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ was a…
. KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has cancelled the authorisation of M/s Time Exchange Company (Pvt) Limited with immediate effect due to serious violations of its regulatory instructions, according to a statement issued on Monday. The central bank said the exchange company, including its head office and all branches, has been prohibited from…
As 2025 comes to a close, the city grapples with consequences of unfinished development projects — broken roads, blocked sewers, and rising pollution continue to endanger public health. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The government has further deepened the cut on the development budget to Rs173 billion, or 17% of annual allocations. The move aims to offset…
Pakistan overcame a batting collapse to beat Australia after Shaheen, Abrar and Shadab bowled them out for 157 Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during his 40-run innings against Australia in the third ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Photo: PCB Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad held their nerve with an unbeaten partnership to…
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi receives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Doha Airport. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed solidarity with Qatar and urged de-escalation and dialogue for peace in the Middle…
Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…
ISLAMABAD: Not long ago, travellers venturing past Naran into Batakundi would find themselves surrounded by slopes of vibrant green, wide-open meadows, and mountains stretching endlessly into the sky. But that landscape was changing, and quickly. Hotels, guesthouses, and private villas were steadily spreading across the valley. Where green spaces once defined the character of the…