. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk attends a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland. PHOTO: REUTERS PORT SUDAN: The United Nations warned on Friday of “intensified hostilities” ahead in Sudan, despite paramilitary forces endorsing a truce proposal from mediators after more than two years of war with the regular army. “There is … Read more

Karen Hauge. Photo: Express KARACHI: Norwegian actor, director, and scriptwriter Karen Hauge returned to Pakistan to perform her theatrical piece ‘Dream Girl’ at the World Culture Festival, held at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi. The performance, described as humorous yet layered, explored identity and expression through satire and visual contrast. Speaking about her … Read more

Gary Neville said Sesko looked “awkward” on the ball, comparing him unfavourably to the club’s other signings BENGALURU: Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko must learn to accept the criticism that is directed towards him during his difficult start to life at Old Trafford, the Premier League club’s manager Ruben Amorim said. Sesko, signed from RB … Read more

[ KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent home $3.42 billion in October 2025, marking an 11.9% year-on-year increase, offering some relief to Pakistan’s fragile external account at a time when the trade deficit has ballooned to $12.6 billion, driven by a surge in imports. This rise reflects continued momentum in remittance inflows amid seasonal factors and stronger … Read more

. Iran monument. Photo: AFP TEHRAN: Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies — a show of defiance toward Iran’s modern-day foes in the wake of its recent 12-day war with Israel. Thousands filled Enghelab Square to see the monument depicting the triumphant … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Textile millers have lashed out at the regulator and a public gas utility over billing shocks pertaining to re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) supply to captive power plants, saying their actions have burdened consumers with exorbitant costs. The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has submitted a petition to the Oil and Gas … Read more

. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq. Photo: Radio Pakistan UNITED NATIONS: Despite some progress in delivering food to Gazans, the territory, ravaged by war and wracked by hunger, remains in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, a UN spokesperson said Friday. The United Nations and its partners have been able to get 37,000 metric tonnes of aid, … Read more

[ KARACHI: Pakistan is positioning itself to access billions of dollars in international climate financing after finalising its Pakistan Green Taxonomy (PGT), a key framework designed to classify sustainable economic activities and align them with global climate finance standards. Speaking to The Express Tribune on the sidelines of “Sustainability and the New Carbon Economy” at … Read more