Body of Pakistani citizen returned

An image of Yasir in Iran. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The body of Pakistani citizen Yasir Khan, who was martyred in an Israeli and American attack on Iran’s Bandar Abbas port, was brought back to Pakistan on Tuesday. Along with Yasir’s body, three injured youths from Karachi also returned. They were wounded in the same attack at … Read more

Semenya to fight IOC’s gene-screening policy

She opposes new Olympic gender testing rules, saying they “undermine women’s rights” Caster Semenya says she will fight new gender testing regulations introduced by the International Olympic Committee for female competition. PHOTO: REUTERS PARIS: Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at … Read more

Private bill seeks to curb forced conversions, protect minorities in Punjab Assembly

Prescribes penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment and fines for individuals found guilty LAHORE: A private member’s bill aimed at strengthening legal protections for religious minorities was submitted in the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday, proposing measures against forced conversions, forced marriages and discrimination. The Punjab Protection of the Rights of Religious Minorities Bill 2026 was introduced … Read more

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit US for 250th independence anniversary, then Bermuda trip United States President Donald Trump and King Charles III interacting at a state banquet at Windsor Castle in 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile … Read more

Centre, provinces agree on framework for targeted fuel subsidy

[ Meeting deliberates on ways to ensure support measures directed at vulnerable segments, subsidy delivery mechanisms Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs a high-level meeting on petroleum prices and targeted subsidy modalities, attended by federal and provincial leadership. Photo: X The federal and provincial governments on Tuesday agreed on a working framework outlining the broad contours … Read more