Damascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency says
No group immediately claims responsibility for the bombing near Damascus’ Palace of Justice An emergency…
Damascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency says
No group immediately claims responsibility for the bombing near Damascus’ Palace of Justice An emergency service member works at the site of what Syrian state media reported was a blast at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026. Photo: REUTERS A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least…
Two women, man shot dead in suspected ‘honour’ killing in Charsadda
Initial findings suggest the victims were killed over suspicions of an alleged illicit relationship, police say 2 suspects arrested for allegedly shooting dead two women, man for ‘honour’ in K-P’s Charsadda Two suspects were arrested for allegedly shooting dead two women and a man in a suspected honour killing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda district after…
UAE’s IHC, Adani plan $11.5 billion aluminium project in India’s Odisha
Project to create 53,500 jobs includes aluminium refinery and 4,000MW captive power plant The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 22, 2024. REUTERS Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) plans to invest $11.5 billion in an integrated aluminium project in…
Hesson backs new central contracts
Mike Hesson is optimistic about Pakistan chances at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2027. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Mike Hesson has backed the newly introduced central contracts system that would help players perform better in all formats. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, Mike Hessonstated that the new central contracts allow players to focus on the formats they want to play…
Girl killed, two children injured in suspected grenade blast in Peshawar
A girl was killed and two children were injured when a hand grenade exploded by a roadside in Peshawar’s Faqirabad area, police said. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hamid Ehsan said the blast took place in Saeedabad, where children were playing with the grenade when it exploded, adding that its clip was recovered from the scene. “The two…
PTI announces boycott of upcoming AJK elections amid recent unrest
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…
WB backs cuts in provincial NFC
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said on Wednesday that only the two largest provinces allocated Rs806 billion in grants for the Centre, recommending that Pakistan review the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula to permanently address fiscal imbalances, including backing deductions from provincial shares for seven national public goods services. The Rs806 billion grant is Rs229 billion,…
Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round
Italy’s Jannik Sinner saw off Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the Wimbledon second round. Photo: AFP LONDON: Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through. Sinner wasn’t at his best again but the world number one did just enough to…
From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday
US heatwave to push real-feel temperatures up to 46.1 degrees Celsius, raising health risks and straining power grids Visitors of the Washington Monument stand in the line in the shade due to excessive heat in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2026. REUTERS Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern United States from the Midwest on Wednesday,…
PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders’ detention
Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Thursday criticised the federal government over what he described as worsening economic conditions, poor governance and the continued detention of the party’s leadership. Speaking at a press conference alongside PTI Lahore…
