US, Iran attack infrastructure in re-escalation
China, Pakistan urge adherence to ceasefire, talks resumption Iran strikes US bases in…
US, Iran attack infrastructure in re-escalation
China, Pakistan urge adherence to ceasefire, talks resumption Iran strikes US bases in Gulf countries Kuwait Chabahar port tower appears damaged after repeated US strikes. Photo: Courtesy: X/@PeteHegseth DUBAI/ BEIJING: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as…
PM assures Chinese investors of security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Chinese investors, on Friday said the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan remained the government’s highest priority and assured them of comprehensive protection. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business Conference, the prime minister hailed the signing of nine agreements worth around $440 million between Pakistani…
Breakthrough deal ends Ziarat sit-in
Representative of the government and the protesters sign an agreement in Quetta. Photo: Express QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat tragedy, following a written agreement with the Ziarat sit?in committee. The breakthrough came after days of tense negotiations, eventually resolved through reconciliation efforts led by…
24 terrorists killed in Bannu IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 24 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district and adjoining areas over the past 24 hours, following a recent spike in attacks on police and vehicle-borne suicide bombing in the district, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the…
Windies great Garry Sobers dies at 89
PARIS: Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and shoulders above the rest – Australian batsman Donald Bradman and West Indian all-rounder Garry Sobers, who has died aged 89. “A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield…
Ex-AJK PM survives bid on life
Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas survived an armed attack on his convoy in Palandri on Friday, however, his bodyguard was killed while protecting him, and several of his associates sustained injuries. Sardar Tanveer, who is also the Azad Jammu and Kashmir President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), was travelling…
Flower rules himself out of England return
LONDON: Andy Flower has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant England test head coach position, saying he is happy in franchise cricket and intends to remain in his current role. The former Zimbabwe captain, who coached England from 2009 to 2014, had been considered among the favourites to succeed Brendon McCullum, who was…
Govt shifts to daily POL pricing amid global headwinds
Ministers say move aims at enhancing transparency Diesel up by Rs31.05 per litre, petrol Rs5.44 Petrol pump owne ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced that petroleum product prices would now be reviewed and notified on a daily basis, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continue to…
Bilawal slams govt for punishing whole of AJK for actions of protesters
Proposes truth commission, urges both sides to halt actions until inquiry is completed Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public rally in Dadyal, Mirpur district, on Friday. Photo: X/ PPP Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday criticised both the federal government and the protesters over the recent unrest in…
Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at BO
SOUTHPORT: Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s. Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty…
