Iranian army warns US to expect ‘surprises’ if escalations, memorandum violations continue
Iran said a US strike near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced the evacuation…
Iranian army warns US to expect ‘surprises’ if escalations, memorandum violations continue
Iran said a US strike near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced the evacuation of 211 young patients Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. US Central…
Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say
Witnesses said an airstrike hit a residential building in central Gaza’s Nuseirat camp, damaging nearby homes Palestinian man, Hamas Al-Hdabi, mourns holding the body of his father, Sohail, who was killed in an Israeli strike, as Hamas sits inside a car during the funeral, in Gaza City, July 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli strikes killed at…
MQM-P urges political leaders to avoid remarks that could benefit Pakistan’s enemies
Khalid Maqbool, Farooq Sattar say leaders should not undermine country’s image, exercise responsibility in statements MQM-P leaders speaking at a press conference in Karachi. SCREENGRAB Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leaders on Thursday urged political figures to avoid making statements that could be used by Pakistan’s adversaries, saying political leaders had a responsibility to protect the…
Three cops martyred as police foil terrorist attack in Lower Dir: K-P police chief
Says terrorists suffered heavy losses during ‘search and strike’ combing operation KP IGP Zulfiqar Hameed addressing a press conference in Lower Dir District Police Office on July 16, 2026. Photo: Express Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed on Thursday said three police officials were martyred and several were injured as the force…
US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
House vote 314-104 to defeat measure, offered as an amendment to State Department spending bill The US flag flies at half-staff outside of the US Capitol building the morning after U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died “from a brief and sudden illness,” in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US House of Representatives…
Sharjeel Memon urges Fazlur Rehman to withdraw remarks on armed forces, martyrs
Says political parties may disagree with govts and institutions, but should avoid remarks hurting martyrs’ families Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon speaking at a press conference in Karachi. PHOTO: HANDOUT KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his recent remarks regarding Pakistan’s…
Punjab Privileges law challenged in LHC over granting judicial powers to lawmakers
Petition also contends to strike down granting members of provincial assembly entitlement to official passports LAHORE: In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over the separation of powers and the limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court on Thursday was requested to strike down a provision of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab…
SC seeks replies on Mahrang bail plea
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the prosecution and other respondents on the bail petitions filed by rights activists Dr Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch and Bebarg Baloch, and adjourned the hearing indefinitely. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the petitions. During the hearing, Justice Mazhar asked whether separate…
Fuel supply chain under stress
OMCs set up infrastructure facilities like oil storages with capacity of 0.58 million tons for petrol and 0.88 million tons for high-speed diesel at various depots by the end of FY21. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fuel supply chain is again showing signs of stress as policy delays, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…
SpaceX selloff an ominous sign as lockup expiry looms
Bullish analysts, investors say SpaceX warrants a high premium because of its profitable Starlink internet service The dip in SpaceX’s shares below its blockbuster IPO price of $135 a share is an ominous sign for Elon Musk’s internet and rocket company as it faces more potential volatility in early August, when the number of shares available for…
