Military leadership stresses restraint amid rising regional tensions
Forum warns emerging geopolitical developments carry significant implications for regional stability The military leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and avoidance of escalation amid a recent rise in tensions in the region, while acknowledging Pakistan’s continued responsible role in advocating stability and supporting efforts aimed at preventing further deterioration of the situation. In […]
PSX gains over 790 points in late-session recovery
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Tuesday, as investors reacted to fresh macroeconomic data and shifting intra-day sentiment. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the country’s trade deficit widened by 3.82% year-on-year (YoY) in April 2026 to over $4.0 billion, which weighed on investor confidence early in […]
PCB tightens grip on PSL stakeholders
KARACHI: Clear your dues or face termination of contracts” the Pakistan Cricket Board has launched a recovery campaign against defaulters. Notices have been issued to all concerned parties, directing them to make payments within the stipulated deadline. According to details, the 11th edition of the PSL has now concluded, and the PCB had already begun […]
India may discuss BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam during presidential visit, sources say
The Indian Army’s BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS Vietnamese President To Lam is expected to discuss expanding defence ties with India during a visit to New Delhi this week, including the potential purchase of BrahMos missiles jointly developed with Russia, two sources said. India, which […]
Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says
Video shows thick clouds of smoke rising from a large site littered with collapsed buildings and debris Firefighters work to extinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China. PHOTO: REUTERS A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, […]
Trump says Iran will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’ if it targets US vessels
Asserts that US has the best equipment, stuff all over the world, and can use all of it if needed US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC. SCREENGRAB In an interview with FOX News on Monday, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating […]
IHC issues detailed verdict in One Constitution Avenue case, rules buyers lack ownership rights
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a detailed verdict on the One Constitution Avenue project, upholding the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) decision and ruling that the buyers lack ownership rights. The petition, filed by BNP Ltd, was rejected after the court ruled that the CDA’s actions were in line with the legal requirements […]
Karachi swelters as city records its hottest day since 2018
Heatwave. File Photo KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 on Monday, as the temperature in the city surged past 44°C. “In May 2018, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 46°C, while the highest temperature ever documented in the month of May dates back to 1938, when […]
Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai Airports’ operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is […]
Babar Zaheer opens up on Mahira Khan makeup controversy, online bullying, and beauty standards
The makeup artist opens up on Mahira Khan makeup controversy, online bullying, and beauty standards Makeup artist Babar Zaheer strongly condemned the online hate directed at actor Mahira Khan during the Neelofar press tour amid the controversy over alleged botox claims, saying that the level of hate was unjustified. Zaheer appeared on Muhammad Fahad Abid’s […]