PM Shehbaz orders cancellation of petrol pump licences over subsidy denial
Directs to ensure registered beneficiaries face no hurdles in accessing subsidised fuel as 59.4m tokens are redeemed A high-level meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif in the prime minister’s office (PMO) in Islamabad to review progress on the fuel subsidy programme and assess its implementation across the country. Photo: screengrab Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on […]
Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich
The 33-year-old has scored 156 goals in 161 appearances since arriving from Tottenham in 2023 MUNICH: Harry Kane said he felt “right at home” after he signed a two-year extension at Bayern Munich, keeping the Ballon d’Or winner at the club until 2029, the German champions announced on Thursday. The 33-year-old England captain joined Bayern […]
PSX extends rally for second session, gains over 3,400 points
Buying interest continues amid easing geopolitical concerns after the US midterm elections KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish run on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing to 175,464.01 by midday, up 3,450.53 points or 2.01% from the previous close of 172,013.48. The index touched an intraday high of 176,604.51 and a low […]
Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing
Veteran Republican strategist John Feehery called the results a ‘huge disaster’ for Trump US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, November 1, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout […]
Yemeni army says 340 Houthi fighters killed in 1,322 military operations
Government forces report territorial gains in Al-Jawf, Taiz provinces as part of ongoing ‘Dawn of Yemen’ offensive Yemeni army personnel. PHOTO: FILE Yemen’s armed forces said on Wednesday that they had carried out 1,322 operations targeting Houthi positions and military capabilities, claiming to have killed or incapacitated around 340 fighters and commanders. In a statement […]
Liverpool lose to Fenerbahce
Liverpool collapsed to a 3-2 loss away to Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday. Photo: AFP PARIS: Liverpool’s perfect record in this season’s Champions League ended in a 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce in Turkey on Wednesday while Como hit nine away to Lens in an incredible performance as they equalled the biggest winning margin […]
US sanctions individuals, entities over alleged efforts to supply Iran with air defense systems
State Department designates 2 individuals, Nigeria-based firm that it says is tied to Iran’s MANPADS procurement The US on Wednesday sanctioned two individuals and one entity accused of helping Iran obtain man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). The State Department said the designations “close off more of the channels Tehran uses to try to rebuild its arsenal […]