Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime
Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces…
Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime
Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news…
Imran Khan’s sister submits initial reply to NCCIA over controversial Marka-e-Haq remarks
Noreen’s lawyer says NCCIA has directed her to appear on Tuesday; legal team seeks four weeks to respond Photo of Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former premier Imran Khan. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: The lawyer for Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, said on Monday that an initial written…
Nearly 40,000 hectares burned in France since start of 2026: interior minister
Authorities arrest 111 people over fires, many of whom admit responsibility, Laurent Nunez says Nearly 40,000 hectares (98,842 acres) of forest and vegetation have burned across France since the beginning of the year, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday. “Just under 40,000 hectares of forest or vegetation have burned in France since the beginning of…
Pakistan Railways modernization essential for economic growth: PM Shehbaz
Directs authorities to complete Pakistan Railways’ development projects within stipulated timelines Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing a meeting on the progress of the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to complete Pakistan Railways’ development projects within the stipulated timelines and according to the highest quality standards, emphasising that a…
Should we worry about C/A deficit?
With political pressure likely to increase ahead of future elections, there is a risk that higher fiscal spending, easier monetary conditions, and stronger import demand could widen the deficit, complicating long-term investment planning. PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: If there is one economic data point that has consistently worried Pakistani analysts, investors, policymakers, bankers, and even the common…
Hina Dilpazeer reflects on being a single mother, divorcee
Actor credits humour, faith, self-reliance for helping her navigate life’s difficult moments Actor Hina Dilpazeer shared that being a single mother and divorcee was simply a part of her life’s journey, emphasising that there is no single path everyone is meant to follow. The Bulbulay star sat down for an interview, revealing, “I was 24 when…
Dar and Canadian FM Anita Anand hold high-level talks in Islamabad
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Islamabad for high-level talks. PHOTO: X Canada and Pakistan have “work to do together” amid a “shifting international order,” and the “rewiring of the global economic regime”, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Monday as she held talks with…
Japanese cars giving in to Chinese NEVs
KARACHI: Recent tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a fresh energy crisis, turning the global shift to electric vehicles from a gradual climate response into an urgent economic imperative. For energy import-dependent nations like Pakistan, the stakes are particularly high. Decades of reliance on imported fuel have left the economy vulnerable,…
Three killed in Khyber flash floods as monsoon rains sweep through K-P
Monsoon death toll climbs in province as authorities issue fresh landslide warnings Three die in Khyber flash floods amid widespread monsoon rains across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR: Three people died after being swept away by flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Khyber district on Monday, as widespread downpours prompted fresh floods and landslide…
Why Pakistani oil and gas projects fail
Owner decision-making, flawed EPC terms and weak evaluation criteria are to blame ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recently made a number of hydrocarbon discoveries, which need rapid and economical development. This led me to study some associated project execution practices currently in vogue and share suggestions which may help. Although a project always has two major parties…
