SC explores UK judicial ties
. ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Monday received Justice Martin Griffiths, judge of the High Court of England and Wales. Justice Griffiths, who is currently visiting Pakistan, is a member of the International Committee of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, United Kingdom, and chairs the Wales Training Committee of the Judicial College. […]
Pakistan eyes US crude to cut Trump tariffs
Import payments to America rise by $914m to $3.27b, Cnergyico leads with 80% purchases KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest refiner, Cnergyico, is buying more US crude as Islamabad seeks to diversify the country’s energy supplies after disruption caused by the Iran war exposed its dependence on Gulf routes. Pakistan also wants to increase imports from the US […]
Russia plans to build drone aviation infrastructure in 35 regions by 2030
Infrastructure to provide a platform for developing a low-altitude economy, according to transport agency official An image showing a Russian drone. — FILE PHOTO Deputy Head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya on Monday said that 35 Russian regions were expected to be equipped with infrastructure for unmanned aviation by 2030. Speaking at the “Rostki: […]
Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack’s new funding round, CEO says
Tactical decisions in future conflicts will have to be made on the battlefield before data reaches centralised systems Visitors stand near a sign of artificial intelligence at an AI robot booth at Security China, an exhibition on public safety and security, in Beijing, China June 7, 2023. — REUTERS Smack Technologies, a defence-technology startup building […]
Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by 6.47 for Aug 18
Petrol now costs Rs331.2 while HSD costs Rs390.42 News Desk August 17, 2026 Less than a minute read As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The federal government on Monday increased the price of […]
PTI demands Imran’s immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues
Barrister Gohar says that since last October, access has been denied to Imran, demands that ‘cat and mouse game’ end PTI leaders address a press conference and respond to reports about Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure. — SCREENGRAB The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday expressed concern about party founder Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure, which was […]
Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
Cnergyico is also considering spot purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers Cnergyico Pk Limited refinery plant and crude oil storage tanks at the Hub coast in Balochistan province, Pakistan March 18, 2026. — REUTERS Pakistan’s largest refiner, Cnergyico, was buying more US crude as the federal government seeks to diversify the country’s […]
Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide […]
Trump ‘very happy’ over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Shows how Middle East ‘coming together’ to defend itself in a ‘more meaningful way’, says US president Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Monday […]
Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance US President Donald Trump listens, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner […]