Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war…
Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 27, 2026.REUTERS Mediators in the Iran war are stepping up efforts to get the Strait…
Govt orders fire safety audits of hospitals after PIMS tragedy
Health ministry directs hospitals to review fire alarms, firefighting equipment and emergency exit routes Following a tragic fire in the nursery ward of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the Ministry of National Health Services on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of fire safety arrangements at government hospitals across the country. The order came after…
Pakistan finish 11th in FIH World Cup
Pakistan on Friday finished at the 11th spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup when they downed South Africa 4-3 in penalty shootout after the 11th to 12th place play-off ended 4-4 in the regulation time. At the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen Zikriya Hayat, Umar Mustafa, Hannan Shahid and Ammad Butt converted their penalty…
England skittle Pakistan out for 110
LONDON: England took a huge 180 runs lead when they folded Pakistan for only 110 in their first innings of their second Test of the three-match Test series at Lord’s on Friday. Fast bowlers Ollie Robinson (4-11), Jofra Archer (3-26) and Josh Tongue (2-27) bowled extremely well to skittle Pakistan out within no time while…
Barca beat Athletic in La Liga
Goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez give the Catalans a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao Raphinha rounded the goalkeeper and slid home in the 37th minute to open the scoring. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Thursday in La Liga to continue their perfect…
Why Trump renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’?
US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week after three days, followed by 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods A view of Lake Ontario near Centre Island. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” adding a symbolic point of friction to…
MPs warn against long-term energy contracts
Call for flexible LNG contracts as 50GW solar deployed, say govt must make sun, pipeline and grid work together ISLAMABAD: Parliamentarians and energy experts have called on the government to avoid long-term energy contracts that could trap Pakistan in costly take-or-pay obligations and contribute to circular debt, urging instead a more flexible approach to LNG…
Dos Santos, Russell set world records
Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos celebrates after winning the 400m hurdles in a world record at the Zurich Diamond League. Photo: AFP ZURICH: Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell each set a world record while Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis won a historic pole vault in a barmy night of track and field in Zurich on Thursday that…
200 extra police officers dispatched following series of deadly incidents in northeastern England
Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown said authorities were working 20-hour days to protect residents Police officers stand outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS Following a series of violent incidents across Middlesbrough, northeastern England, in just a week, authorities have sent an…
Telcos seek grid upgrades for 5G rollout
Company chief says ‘smart buildings’ with 5G bubble could prevent PIMS-like fire damage A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s 5G rollout is driving a massive increase in electricity demand, with telecom operators warning that power grids must be upgraded as consumption at 5G networks is…
