From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday
US heatwave to push real-feel temperatures up to 46.1 degrees Celsius, raising health risks and…
From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday
US heatwave to push real-feel temperatures up to 46.1 degrees Celsius, raising health risks and straining power grids Visitors of the Washington Monument stand in the line in the shade due to excessive heat in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2026. REUTERS Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern United States from the Midwest on Wednesday,…
PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders’ detention
Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Thursday criticised the federal government over what he described as worsening economic conditions, poor governance and the continued detention of the party’s leadership. Speaking at a press conference alongside PTI Lahore…
Govt achieves inflation goal, but consumers suffer
ISLAMABAD: The government has achieved the annual average inflation target of 7.5% for the just-ended fiscal year despite the impact of Middle East conflict but consumers suffered from a one-third increase in petrol prices and a 25% spike in the cost of electricity. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the average increase in…
Spurs agree record deal for Tonali
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi appears set to win the race for the services of his fellow Italian despite interest in the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the club’s arch north London rivals,…
Pochettino says Balogun foul ‘never’ a red card as suspension looms
US forward Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina means he will miss the next World Cup game against Belgium. Photo: AFP SANTA CLARA: USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should “never” have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side’s last-16 World Cup…
Emergency response committee set up
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, directed federal and provincial authorities to intensify preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, ordering the establishment of a national emergency response mechanism and stressing that coordinated action is essential to mitigate the growing risks posed by climate change. Chairing a high-level meeting to review monsoon preparedness and climate…
Business leaders denounce live animal export policy
LAHORE: The export of live animals may provide short-term foreign exchange earnings, but it risks weakening Pakistan’s meat processing industry, reducing value addition and depriving the economy of thousands of jobs, according to business leaders and meat exporters, who have urged the government to revisit the policy. The concern has surfaced after the Punjab government…
Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round
Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof…
Russia bombards Kyiv in major strike, at least 18 people killed
Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight as Ukraine faced Patriot missile shortages Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 2, 2026. REUTERS Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s capital…
Eight-year-old killed, four wounded in wall collapse incident in Lahore’s Baghbanpura
Rescue 1122 spokesperson says 25 officials, seven vehicles took part in the rescue operation LAHORE: An eight-year-old child was killed, and at least four others were injured after the wall of an under-construction building collapsed in Lahore’s Baghbanpura area on Thursday, according to Lahore Rescue 1122. An official statement issued by the department noted that…
