Karachi's ticking time bomb
The Sindh Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised alarm over the growing number of dangerous…
Karachi's ticking time bomb
The Sindh Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised alarm over the growing number of dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the province, with the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) revealing that Karachi alone has 588 hazardous structures, including 444 buildings classified as part of the city's historical heritage. The disclosure came during a PAC meeting chaired…
Water shortage grips cantt areas
RAWALPINDI: Residents of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) and Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) areas are facing an acute water crisis, with a widening supply shortfall, declining groundwater yields and reduced inflows from Khanpur Dam leaving thousands of households struggling to meet their daily water needs. The crisis has intensified despite a substantial increase in water…
Kuwait’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan for bilateral talks
Set to discuss bilateral ties and exchange views on regional and international issues Additional Secretary for the Middle East Zahid Hussain receives Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah upon his arrival in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: FO Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on a two-day…
PHF Welcomes Korea for Historic Test Series
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is delighted to announce the arrival of the Korean National Hockey Team in Islamabad last night for a four-match FIH-approved international test series against Pakistan. The visit marks a historic milestone for Pakistan hockey, as it is the first time in nearly 20 years that an international hockey team…
DSP among three killed in separate attacks across Balochistan
Police officer martyred in Barkhan ambush, two civilians killed in Turbat, armed men kidnap six workers QUETTA: At least three people, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were killed, one truck driver was injured, and six labourers were abducted in a series of separate armed attacks in the Barkhan, Turbat and Chagai districts of…
Govt announces Rs1.63 increase in petrol, Rs1.55 in diesel price for July 29
Increases the price of petrol to Rs335.81 per litre and HSD to Rs388.38 per litre People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile…
Windies take lead against Pakistan
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves acknowledging fans after taking five wickets against Pakistan in Tarouba. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: A day of fluctuating fortunes, in which 14 wickets fell, ended with the West Indies hanging on grimly at 126 for seven Monday in their second innings for a lead of 155 over Pakistan in Trinidad. As…
Zidane’s long road leads back to France
France’s favourite son ZinedineZidane has been tasked as coach to replicate his 1998 World Cup success as a player. Photo: AFP LONDON: France’s favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus’ new coach on Tuesday. The on-field architect of France’s first World Cup triumph…
Shan “Parchi”
Shan Masood celebrated getting to three figures with three digits. Photo: AFP KARACHI: His father holds a high position in a bank, so he made it into the national team. His uncle is a senior government official, so he made it into the national team. He’s an English-speaking boy from a wealthy family, so he…
Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win, Draper pulls out
World number 10 Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a shot during a victory over Zizou Bergs of Belgium to reach the second round of the ATP Washington Open. Photo: AFP LONDON: World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the first round of the ATP…
