33 Pakistani scholars to pursue fully funded studies in UK under Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Scholars will study fields including health, governance, climate action, business and diplomacy under the programmes…
33 Pakistani scholars to pursue fully funded studies in UK under Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Scholars will study fields including health, governance, climate action, business and diplomacy under the programmes At least 33 Pakistani scholars are set to travel to the United Kingdom to pursue fully funded postgraduate studies at leading universities under the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programmes, the British High Commission in Islamabad said in a press release…
Auto zone to generate $200m annual surplus
Proposed zone will comprise 264 operational units across five specialised segments Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry speaks during a video message in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026—(Screengrab/Maritime Affairs Ministry) ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish an automotive processing zone on 150 acres at…
Infantino future should be decided by election: Motsepe
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Photo: AFP PARIS: Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino’s future should only be decided by elections after Ireland became the latest federation to withdraw their support for the embattled FIFA president. Infantino is fighting to save his job after…
DPM Dar directs intensified diplomatic efforts for safe, early release of 10 Pakistani hostages
Expresses solidarity with families of Pakistanis, assures them that govt remained fully seized of the situation Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review Pakistan’s intensified efforts for the safe and early release of 10 Pakistani nationals held hostage aboard MT Honour 25, following the vessel’s hijacking…
Japan reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Pakistan ahead of Independence Day
Japanese envoy highlights longstanding friendship between two countries in heartfelt message Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi delivering an independence day congratulatory message to Pakistan. Photo: Embassy of Japan in Islamabad Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi on Thursday extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the country’s 79th Independence Day,…
Petrol dealers announce ‘indefinite strike’ nationwide from Aug 15 after talks with govt fail
PPDA chairman says govt refuses to change the system of daily adjustments in petroleum product prices during talks People wait in line at a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) said on Thursday that negotiations with the government had failed, prompting petroleum dealers to begin an indefinite nationwide strike…
Pakistan duo Aisam, Aqeel advance to ITF Masters semi-finals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan continued their impressive run at the ITF Masters World Individual Championships, advancing to the semifinals of the Men’s 45+ Doubles after a thrilling victory over the dangerous Spanish pairing of Francisco Javier Martínez Baena and Pedro Nieto Orellana. In a dramatic quarterfinal played on Court 1 at the…
PSX closes nearly flat above 180,100 points
PSX witnessed a strong trend-reversal session as the KSE-100 Index surged 1,836 points (+1.01%) to close at 184,175. Photo: Express KARACHI: The KSE-100 Index ended the session on Thursday almost flat, closing over 180,100 points after shedding over 200 points as the market remained range-bound in the absence of fresh positive triggers. The KSE-100 Index…
Body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi recovered from Broad Peak
Body was recovered by a group of local volunteers from Shigar who were searching the area on their own initiative The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, who had been missing since an avalanche struck Broad Peak on July 30, was recovered during a search operation. The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, who had…
Gold prices in Pakistan on Thursday
KARACHI: Gold prices declined on Thursday after rising for seven consecutive days in local markets, as international bullion prices fell $35 per ounce to $4,380. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the local price of gold declined by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs460,436. The price of 10 grams of gold also…
