Govt slashes petrol price by Rs4.08, high-speed diesel by Rs2.45 – Business
The government on Monday slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.08 and Rs2.45 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of falling oil prices after US President Donald Trump called off a planned attack on Iran a day prior. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs331.95 per litre, while HSD […]
‘Tick tock’: Bilawal says PML-N’s ‘countdown’ has begun, will hold rally in AJK’s Poonch ahead of polls – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday reiterated his warning to the PML-N that a “countdown” for it has begun, as he declared that his party’s “movement” for people’s rights will extend to the entire country. Bilawal made the remarks in a series of video messages he shared on X, wherein he reiterated his allegations of […]
Three-member team formed to probe Wafflix’s owner murder
. KARACHI: AIG Karachi Police Azad Khan has constituted a three-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the kidnapping and murder of Mir Raza Ali, a young resident of PECHS Society Block 2. According to a notification issued on Monday, the team is headed by SSP Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Dr Samiullah Soomro. Other members […]
Tense calm prevails after MQM clash
KARACHI: What began as a simmering power struggle within Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has now erupted into open confrontation, turning the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters into a flashpoint of chaos and division. Two factions, once bound under a single political banner, clashed with fury on Sunday night – gunfire piercing the air, stones flying, and workers […]
AJK information secretary says 7 law enforcement personnel martyred in recent unrest – Pakistan
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif on Monday said that seven law enforcement personnel, including those of police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest in the region. The now-proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been demanding the abolishment of 12 seats in the local legislature reserved for refugees […]
PM Shehbaz directs completion of privatisation programmes according to agreed timelines – Business
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed officials to complete all stages of the government’s privatisation programme within the prescribed timelines. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad reviewing the privatisation of state-owned enterprises, the prime minister instructed relevant ministries and institutions to work in close coordination to ensure that all targets and deadlines under […]
Legendary archaeologist remains overlooked
GENERATIONAL JOY: The legacy of Khan Sahib Ahmed Din Siddiqui continues to inspire research into the civilisations that flourished thousands of years ago. PHOTOS: EXPRESS TAXILA: The history of archaeology in the subcontinent is often associated with Sir John Marshall, whose excavations at Taxila and Mohenjo-daro introduced the world to ancient civilisations. However, behind these […]
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ makes historic China debut
Film dominates country’s box office with record-breaking $121 million five-day opening, highest-ever IMAX earnings Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered a blockbuster start at the China box office, earning $121.3 million during its first five days in cinemas and becoming one of the biggest Hollywood releases in the market this year. According to Artisan Gateway, […]
After deadly day, Gazans say Trump’s touting of plan jars with grim reality – World
Palestinians in Gaza said on Monday that US President Donald Trump’s touting of a deal aimed at disarming Hamas and ending the war was out of touch with their worsening reality, after Israel killed 18 people in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire last year. Trump on Thursday declared “a major milestone” towards […]
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Senate Republicans confirmed Trump’s intelligence chief despite Democrats’ objections over 2020 election stance Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, July 15, 2026. REUTERS Jay Clayton was sworn in on Monday as the United […]