Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag
Street artist confirms work via Instagram after statue appears overnight on traffic island in Pall Mall The monument, which has Banksy’s name scrawled on the base, first appeared on Wednesday just off the central street of Pall Mall. The man depicted is mounted on a plinth, with one leg striding off it, and appears to […]
UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Suspected terror attack raises UK threat level as Somali-born British man faces attempted murder charges An Orthodox Jewish man walks past security patrolling the street near where a man was arrested on Wednesday following a stabbing incident in which two Jewish men were wounded in the Golders Green area, in London, Britain, April 30, 2026. […]
Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen Asian shares rallied in relief on Friday as oil prices came off the boil and upbeat company earnings pulled investors into tech stocks, while Japan’s first yen-buying intervention in two years steadied the battered currency. Apple amplified the cheer […]
Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched KARACHI: Sindh Rangers, based on intelligence, arrested a gang leader involved in multiple robberies and street crime incidents in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony area on Friday, according to an official statement. The press release issued by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) identified the suspect as […]
CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on possible ‘final blow’ against Iran: Fox News
Targets reportedly include Iran’s ‘remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure,’ according to Fox News The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) briefed US President Donald Trump on potential “final blow” strike options against Iran, Fox News reported on Thursday. Admiral Brad Cooper presented the possible options during a briefing with Trump in the Situation Room, […]
FPSC announces CSS 2025 results, success rate drops to 2.67pc
12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a highly competitive outcome with a success rate of just 2.67%. According to official figures, 12,792 candidates appeared in the […]
Govt raises petrol by Rs4, diesel by Rs15 per litre
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 government on Thursday raised petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and diesel prices by Rs19.39 per litre for the next week amid the current fuel crisis due to the […]
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to child health in meeting with UNICEF delegation
Says Pakistan will continue to work closely with international partners to improve child health outcomes A delegation of Partnership for Lead Free Future and UNICEF called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the government’s commitment to protecting children’s health, prioritising polio eradication and addressing the growing risks […]
Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
Kimi Antonelli leads the driver’s standings with 72 points heading into Miami, with new rules and car upgrades marking a fresh phase of the season. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek to complete a hat-trick of early season victories this weekend as Formula One returns […]
Cambridge confirms AS Level Mathematics paper leak
Says paper across Africa, Europe, Middle East, and South Asia was shared prematurely, violating regulations KARACHI: Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Thursday that the AS Level Mathematics Paper for June 2026 exams, conducted across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan, and South Asia, was shared prematurely in violation of its regulations. “We can confirm […]