Govt, PTI refute reports of ‘final offer’ to PTI as ‘fake news

The federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday both categorically dismissed the report of an alleged offer made to the party to reconstitute the Election Commission of Pakistan for ensuring the smooth functioning of democracy. The categoric denunciations came to the fore after senior journalist Mohammad Mallick claimed on his programme ‘Khabar Muhammad Malick Kay Saath’ a day ago … Read more

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair

FILE PHOTO: Former US Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh speaks during a monetary policy conference at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution in Palo Alto, California, US May 9, 2025. REUTERS United States stock index futures trimmed some losses on Friday after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. “I am … Read more

‘Believing’ Alcaraz outlasts Zverev

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hugs Germany’s Alexander Zverev after winning his semi final match. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said “believing” helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday. The world number one … Read more

PHC told neither federal nor K-P govt authorised Tirah operation

Court also orders release of fund for affected residents, summons tribal elders to verify if govt is providing any aid Tirah Valley. Photo: File PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court was informed on Friday that neither the federal nor the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government had authorised any military operation in Tirah Valley, as both governments distanced themselves … Read more