. NEW YORK: Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a “potential crack” in the container that might be reducing the pressure, a fire official said on Sunday. Since Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains methyl methacrylate, a chemical used…
Company said maintenance activity was planned on submarine cables to repair a fault by International Cable Consortium ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced on Sunday that customers may face internet service degradation during the evenings from May 11-18. In a post on X, the company said that maintenance activity was planned on one of…
KENYA: There was a hero’s welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto on Thursday. Sawe made history in London on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions.Receiving Sawe at State House in Nairobi, Ruto said…
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday in both global and local markets after a three-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $28.29 to reach $4,326.27. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs2,830 to reach…
. Pakistan’s recent attempt, supported by China, to have the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade designated under the UNSC’s 1267 sanctions framework has once again exposed a structural tension in global counterterrorism: the gap between recognised threats and collective action. The proposal was blocked by the US, France and the UK on…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised over Rs512 billion through the auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs), reflecting strong participation from banks amid increased interest rates. According to the auction result released on Tuesday, the central bank received total bids worth Rs906.4 billion across multiple tenors, against which it accepted Rs499.4 billion in…
. A volunteer sprays water on mourners as they take part in the procession, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat while ensuring comfort amid the solemn gathering. photo: jalal qureshi/express KARACHI: The 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram was observed with profound religious devotion and reverence across the metropolis, as mourners paid tribute to the eternal sacrifices…
Govt to slash PSDP by Rs126b, provinces cap spending Coalition consensus clears way for June 12 budget Centre ey ISLAMABAD: The federal government has slashed next fiscal year’s proposed development budget by Rs126 billion while three provinces, except Balochistan, would freeze their uplift expenses at current levels to create around Rs500 billion worth of fiscal…
. LAHORE: As many as 150 students from various educational institutions completed a two-week internship programme organised by Lahore police. The concluding ceremony of the 29th batch of the Volunteers in Police Internship Programme was held at Qila Gujjar Singh. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran emphasised on the occasion that public cooperation was essential for maintaining…
Orders petrol price to be slashed by Rs74, diesel Rs67 Pledges to pass on benefits of lower costs to people Move Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in petroleum prices, passing on the impact of declining global oil rates to consumers after Iran and…