Minister urges action on malnutrition
. Federal Minister and MQM-Pakistan leader Syed Mustafa Kamal addressing a press conference in Karachi…
Minister urges action on malnutrition
. Federal Minister and MQM-Pakistan leader Syed Mustafa Kamal addressing a press conference in Karachi on July 25, 2026. Photo: screengrab ISLAMABAD: Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal has called for an integrated strategy to combat malnutrition and reduce stunting, stressing that health targets cannot be achieved without addressing the issue. He expressed these views during…
Asif’s Pakistan-India video is AI-generated
. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressing the National Assembly. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: T h e M i n i s t r y o f I n f o r m a t i o n & Broadcasting on Monday said a video showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan’s progress with India’s and making remarks…
PHEV competition intensifies
Automakers adopt aggressive strategy through partial tax absorption, price-lock mechanisms ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle market is entering a sharper phase of price competition after the latest sales tax changes pushed automakers to revise ex-factory prices, with Chery Master Pakistan announcing one of the most aggressive customer-retention strategies through partial tax absorption and…
Disney faces serious allegations by child star
Former child actor Raquel Lee has filed a lawsuit against Disney, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a former Disney employee when she was 14 while working on the 2001 television movie The Poof Point. According to the lawsuit, Lee alleges that a middle-aged male employee involved in the production groomed, sexually harassed and…
Gauff wins Cincinnati title
Coco Gauff celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jessica Pegula during the Women’s Final on day twelve of the Cincinnati Open. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. World…
Farmers must be heard
. The threat of a ‘Million March’ on the federal capital by farmers demands immediate, sympathetic attention. The farmers are demanding fairer prices for their produce as well as a review of policies which, they claim, are causing them losses worth trillions of rupees. Also, their concerns regarding skyrocketing energy prices, rising fertiliser costs and…
India firmly in control
A groundsman covers the pitch as rain halts play during the second day of the second Test between Sri Lankan and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2926. Photo: AFP India strengthened their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 475-8 before rain intervened on the second…
US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says
The action aims to pressure countries to cut business ties with Iran and help end the six-month conflict US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 20, 2026. REUTERS The US Treasury Department is expected on Monday to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can…
Govt raises petrol price by 39 paisas, HSD by Rs2.40 per litre for Aug 25
Petrol price rises to Rs341.98 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs370.69 A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Monday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 39 paisas and Rs2.40 per litre, respectively, for August 25. According to a notification…
Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche
Anthony Gordon set up two goals and Fermin Lopez netted two as Barca thrashed Elche in their Liga season opener. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals…
