Spain held 0-0 by World Cup debutants Cape Verde – Sport
European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday. Regarded as one of the strong pre-tournament favourites, Spain had been expected to cruise past Cape Verde in their Group H opener in Atlanta. But despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the […]
Security Council extends UN mission in Afghanistan mandate till June 2027, flags security concerns – World
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) until June 17, 2027, while highlighting concerns over Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, terrorism threats, human rights situation and regional stability. The resolution, drafted by China and adopted by all 15 UNSC […]
Govt withholds tax relief cost as Rs360b tag emerges
Finance Secretary says any relief has to be offset by equal amount of additional revenue and enforcement measures ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday refused to share the cost of the tax relief package with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, which will approve the new budget, but the committee chairperson said the package would […]
Australia seeks probe into Chakwal shooting
KARACHI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday demanded a “transparent” investigation into the killing of a nine-year-old Pakistani-Australian girl “mistakenly” shot dead by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal on June 10. Hania Ahmed suffered fatal shots after law enforcement officers in Chakwal shot at her family’s car last Wednesday. The onslaught […]
Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan, Ashura to fall on June 26 – Pakistan
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday announced that the Muharram 1448 AH moon was not sighted in the country. The first of Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, while Ashura will be observed on June 26. In a notification, the ministry said: “In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee in […]
Yellow Line BRT: Two bureaucrats booked in Karachi over misuse of authority, Rs8.5bn payment – Pakistan
KARACHI: Two bureaucrats have been booked over an advance payment of Rs8.5 billion to contractors of the Yellow Line BRT project in an alleged case of misuse of authority, it emerged on Monday. The Yellow Line is planned to connect Quaidabad’s Dawood Chowrangi with Numaish and will exclusively use electric buses to ensure it remains […]
Trump’s approval ticks up to 36%
. WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36% as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew less intense, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday. The four-day poll gathered responses before and after Trump announced on Sunday that he and Iranian leaders had […]
In stellar performance, PSX gains 4,640 points
Positive cues trigger rally as investors welcome budget reforms, easing US-Iran tensions KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday delivered a stellar performance as investors embraced the government’s reform-oriented budget measures and responded positively to reports of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The benchmark KSE-100 index opened on a strong […]
PCB unveils new framework for awarding central contracts from next fiscal year – Sport
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday unveiled a new framework for awarding central contracts to players from the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, while making no changes to either the national selection committee or the coaching staff. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, at a press conference held at a local hotel, made […]
Senators raise alarm over rising debt amid lack of roadmap for economic stability – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Members of the Senate from both sides of the aisle on Monday raised alarm over the burgeoning debt of Pakistan, sans a roadmap for economic stability. On June 12, the government presented the budget for FY27, allocating Rs8,054bn for interest payments. Speaking on the floor, PPP vice president and parliamentary leader in the Senate, […]