FIA to probe agency raid on jewellery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Dr Usman Anwar took notice of an incident during a raid in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazar and sought a detailed report within 48 hours. On May 15, 2026, the agency carried out a raid on a jewellery shop in the market, targeting alleged silver smuggling. The FIA had initially […]
Iran conflict reshapes energy markets as US gas demand surges – World
WASHINGTON: The United States is entering a period of structurally higher industrial natural gas demand, with consumption expected to remain at record levels through at least 2027, even as the Iran war intensifies disruptions across global oil markets and tightens energy supplies worldwide. According to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) from the US Energy […]
Seven injured as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians – World
A driver injured seven people, four of them badly, when he drove on a sidewalk in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday and then got out possibly holding a knife, the mayor said. Early eyewitness accounts said the driver, aged in his 30s, apparently “aimed for the sidewalk, hitting a bike, then crashed […]
Attack on LEAs constitutes terrorism: SC
Court noted that the review petition was filed after an extraordinary delay of 1,598 days Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Mushtaq Ahmed, a convict involved in killing police personnel.A trial court convicted […]
Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter protest – World
Tens of thousands of people rallied on Saturday in London at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest, amid a huge police presence. London’s Metropolitan Police said ahead of the duelling events that it would mount one of its largest operations in recent years, as the […]
Sindh lifts curbs on market timings; minister says step taken to facilitate businesses, citizens – Pakistan
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Saturday said that the provincial government had exempted shops, markets, malls, hotels, restaurants, wedding halls and marquees from fixed closing timings to “facilitate businesses and citizens”. According to the notification, which he shared on the social media platform X, all shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, food outlets, marriage […]
Litton’s rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test – Sport
Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first innings of the second and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Pakistan reached 21-0 at stumps in reply with Azan Awais on 13 and Abdullah Fazal on 8 in Sylhet. Batting at number six, Litton […]
No move on constitutional amendment without consensus, says Rana Sanaullah
PM aide says constitutional reforms will only be pursued after consensus among all political stakeholders is reached Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah pushed back on Saturday against speculation of an imminent constitutional amendment, saying no such move would proceed without broad political consensus […]
Law Minister Tarar sees ‘no indication’ of 28th amendment for now – Pakistan
LAHORE: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Saturday said he saw “no indications” of the 28th Constitutional Amendment, but noted that whenever it is introduced, it would be discussed with coalition partners. Speaking to journalists after a conference on minority rights, Tarar clarified that constitutional amendments are not possible without consultation with coalition partners. He […]
Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate – World
President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week may have produced modest results by the standards of US-China summits but it highlighted a clear benefit for China: after the extremes of last year’s trade war, the countries have reverted to their familiar economic and strategic standoff. Two days of talks between Trump and Chinese leader […]