What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
6-7% growth needed to avoid economic crisis
[ KARACHI: Pakistan will need sustained real economic growth of 6% to 7% annually to cope with a rapidly expanding population and create enough jobs, infrastructure and public services, business leaders said on Monday. They warned that the current growth rate is insufficient to meet the country’s future needs. The country’s population could approach 400 … Read more
Israel holds remains of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential future exchanges: report
An ambulance waiting in the middle of the road in Palestine as onlookers gather around it. Photo: AA/file Israel is holding the bodies of around 1,700 Palestinians for possible use in future exchanges, despite no Israeli captives being held by Hamas, the Haaretz daily reported Monday. The figure was raised during recent discussions within Israel’s … Read more
Lamichhane returns as Nepal ODI captain
Nepal have handed the ODI captaincy back to experienced leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup. Photo: AFP Nepal have handed the ODI captaincy back to experienced leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia, replacing Rohit Paudel. The 26-year-old has previously led Nepal in 14 ODIs and … Read more
Britain’s Amy Hunt wins European women’s 100m gold
BIRMINGHAM: Britain’s Amy Hunt scorched to victory in the 100m at the European athletics championships in Birmingham on Monday. Hunt clocked 11.00 seconds for victory ahead of Poland’s Ewa Swoboda, in 11.02, with Belgium’s Delphine Nkansa taking bronze (11.06). “I had to upgrade this time. I was getting fed up with silver,” said Hunt in … Read more
an audit – Part 1
[ Return to the debate of 1940-47, and to a man who deserves better than his admirers have given him ISLAMABAD: It has become the fashion, when this country is discussed, to hold the funeral first and check the pulse afterwards. Lamentation passes for analysis; the longest face is presumed the best-read. The faults are … Read more
Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim
[ Oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has incurred. Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.11%, to $87.62 a barrel, while … Read more
Trump left Turkiye on secret flight amid Iranian threat: report
White House said president aboard Air Force One while he flew on alternate military aircraft, says Washington Post US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 23, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump secretly departed Türkiye on a military aircraft last month amid an alleged … Read more
Uncertainty risks derailing EV momentum
[ ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan looks to accelerate its transition towards cleaner transport, industry stakeholders and policy experts are calling for continuity and predictability in the country’s automotive policy, warning that prolonged uncertainty could weaken consumer confidence and slow investment as the automobile market begins to recover. Policy experts familiar with the sector say continuity is … Read more
Pakistan, US discuss trade, investment
[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Monday to discuss bilateral economic relations and opportunities for strengthening financial cooperation, a statement from the Finance Division said. Aurangzeb briefed Baker on his recent visit to Washington, where … Read more