Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File PANAMA CITY: US Defense Secretary…
Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File PANAMA CITY: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.” Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on…
Every drop of water is our red line: PM
Cautions against mistaking restraint for weakness Terms Makkah defence pact a promise of peace President, CDF at VICTORY MONUMENT: Top civil and military leadership celebrates Independence Day at Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that while Pakistan sincerely desired peace, it would never allow that desire to be…
PPP demands judicial probe into women’s death
. LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders on Thursday demanded that the Lahore High Court form a judicial commission to probe the death of two women from Pakpattan who were allegedly buried in police custody. Addressing a news conference, they lashed out at rising incidents of crimes against women in Punjab, deteriorating state of the…
Roads, parks illuminated for Independence Day
Minar-e-Pakistan is bathed in the colours of the national flag as part of the preparations for the 78th Independence Day. Photo: NNI LAHORE: Development authorities and horticulture agencies have carried out extensive beautification across Lahore and other districts for Independence Day celebrations. Roads, green belts and public spaces have been decorated in a green-and-white theme…
CM orders stronger CTD response to rising terror threats
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in Karachi. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) to strengthen intelligence-led operations and enhance security measures to effectively counter evolving terrorist threats in the province. He issued the directives while chairing…
Minister takes up student visa delays with UK envoy
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday raised concerns over delays in the issuance of UK visas to Pakistani students during a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who assured him that the matter would be addressed. The meeting, held in Islamabad, discussed Pakistan-UK bilateral relations, matters of…
Pakistan steady after pacers restrict PCC Select XI on day-1
Imam and Azan stand firm after Abbas and Ali share six wickets in Beckenham tour match. Pakistan’s tour of England commenced with a highly productive opening day as the visitors restricted the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI to 305 before making a solid, unscathed start with the bat in their three-day warm-up match at…
9th Italian Film Fest is a hit with Karachiites
ITALIAN CINEMA:The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, points towards the posters of Italian classical movies ‘The Family’ and ‘The Diner’ directed by Ettore Scola KARACHI: Port City’s The Place was the venue where Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 9th Film Festival, an annual event organized globally to introduce the Italian…
Whites edge Blues in Champions Cup thriller
Wasim Junior’s five-for and Dahani’s death bowling heroics seal narrow six-run win KARACHI: Pakistan Whites secured a nerve-wracking six-run victory against Pakistan Blues in a nail-biting encounter of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026-2027 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday night. Spearheaded by a lethal pace unit, Whites staged…
Govt exceeds IMF surplus target
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal situation improved markedly in the last financial year, recording a third consecutive primary budget surplus of Rs3.6 trillion on the back of higher petroleum levy collection and expenditure rationalisation after revenues fell short of the goals. As a result, the country met the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) non-negotiable primary surplus condition despite…
