Rawal Dam spillways opened as heavy rain pushes water level to 1,751 feet
Dist admin urges citizens to stay away from streams, drainage channels and low-lying areas till…
Rawal Dam spillways opened as heavy rain pushes water level to 1,751 feet
Dist admin urges citizens to stay away from streams, drainage channels and low-lying areas till spillways remain open MONSOON SURGE: Spillway gates release water from Rawal Dam after the reservoir reaches a high level of 1,748.3 feet amid continuing rains The Islamabad district administration on Tuesday opened the Rawal Dam spillways after the water rose…
Social media rules: IHC issues notices
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to several ministries and regulatory bodies on a petition seeking legislation to regulate social media use by children under the age of 16. IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar heard the constitutional petition, filed under Article 199 of the Constitution, by citizen Waqas Nasir through lawyers…
Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers
The former England captain returns to franchise cricket after retiring from international duty LONDON: Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed for Adelaide Strikers in Australia’s Big Bash League. Stokes retired from international cricket midway through England’s recent Test series defeat against New Zealand. The 35-year-old has continued played domestic county cricket for Durham since…
Shelton advances at US Open
NEW YORK: Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Shelton, who is looking to become the first American man to win the title since 2003, has endured a disappointing run in this year’s Grand Slams…
Two terrorists killed in joint police, CTD operation in Lakki Marwat
One of the slain terrorists was wanted by Bannu CTD in cases involving murder, terrorism, and bomb blasts PESHAWAR: Two terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation by police and the Counter Terrorism Department in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat, K-P Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed said on Tuesday. According to police, the operation was conducted…
Information security system okayed
Approval of framework by cabinet reduces cybersecurity risks for public sector bodies ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2026 aimed at reducing risk exposure for public sector orginsations while directing to specify clear implementation timelines and include a provision for an independent third-party audit. It has also directed the Ministry…
Kushner blames soccer power struggle
Joshua Kushner said he was caught off-guard by the backlash to FIFA’s World Cup investors plan. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, admitting his firm “would not have gotten involved” if it had…
South Korea hire Moreno as interim coach
SEOUL: South Korea’s underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies. Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games during a stint in Russia, will be in charge for friendly…
Hague court upends India’s IWT move
PCA rejects unilateral suspension of water-sharing treaty, Delhi restrained from specified Ratle construction ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic and legal victory for Pakistan, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague on Monday rejected India’s unilateral move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 in “abeyance”, ruling that the agreement remains fully…
Economists advocate long-term, economy-first policy
Country may find it difficult to attract investors in absence of balance between security, trade DIGITALISATION: Over the medium term, the sector is expected to benefit from regulatory pushes towards a documented, cashless economy, which should structurally enhance the low-cost deposit base. PHOTO:FIL KARACHI: The rupee has just put together its calmest multi-year stretch since…
