Pegula, Medvedev into US Open third round
Third-seeded Jessica Pegula celebrates her victory over Sofia Kenin in the second round of the…
Pegula, Medvedev into US Open third round
Third-seeded Jessica Pegula celebrates her victory over Sofia Kenin in the second round of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with straight-sets victories. Pegula needed just 56 minutes to trounce Sofia Kenin, the…
Alcaraz urges breaks amid injury fears
The Spaniard calls for changes as more players struggle with fatigue and injuries Carlos Alcaraz plans to play fewer tournaments in future. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an “impossible” tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport. Alcaraz, who has…
FBR proposes amendments to income tax rules
Taxpayers seeking ADR would be required to submit an application to the FBR on a prescribed form ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a draft notification proposing further amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 2002, particularly concerning the mechanism for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Under the proposed amendments to Rule 231C, taxpayers…
Stocks dive 1,690 points; ME battle fuels sell-off
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced heavy selling on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index fell 1,690.40 points, or 0.96%, driven by persistent US-Iran conflict and concerns over energy supply through a vital chokepoint. Commercial banks, cement and oil and gas exploration stocks bore the brunt of selling. The index moved between the intra-day high of…
Naqvi defends Test shake-up
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday defended the sweeping changes to the national Test squad after two heavy defeats by England, saying the overhaul was necessary to improve performances ahead of the third Test in Birmingham. “I have never been afraid of criticism, and I never will be,” Naqvi said in an interview…
Bajaur youth builds plane after six years
BAJAUR: A young man from Bajaur, Subhanullah, has drawn widespread local attention after building an aeroplane through six years of continuous effort, overcoming limited financial resources and numerous technical challenges. Subhanullah, who belongs to a working-class family, pursued his ambitious project largely through self-help and personal resources. According to him, the authorities have promised him…
Pakistan says it retains all options on IWT
A view of the Uri-II hydroelectric project dam on the Jhelum River which flows from IIOJK into AJK, May 7, 2025. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday warned India that its rejection of a Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling upholding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could not absolve it of its treaty obligations, insisting…
Heavy vehicles face pre-smog checks
The accident led to a massive traffic jam for around seven hours as several cars, including heavy vehicles, piled up on both tracks of the Super Highway. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI/EXPRESS LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up preparations for the smog season, placing heavy vehicles at the centre of its enforcement strategy….
Dangerous buildings face the wrecking ball
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has begun demolition of buildings declared dangerous by its Technical Committee on Dangerous Buildings, starting with two severely dilapidated structures in Lyari as part of efforts to prevent loss of life and property. According to an SBCA spokesperson, eight dangerous sites have been identified in different areas of…
Floodwaters leave trail of destruction
RAWALPINDI: Floodwaters that inundated the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad following Tuesday’s torrential rain and the frightening surge of water from Rawal Dam’s spillway receded after nine hours, but left behind a terrifying trail of destruction in 210 streets and neighbourhoods and 35 small and large markets across the city. About 85 per cent…
