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Alcaraz urges breaks amid injury fears

The Spaniard calls for changes as more players struggle with fatigue and injuries Carlos Alcaraz plans to play fewer tournaments in future. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an “impossible” tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport. Alcaraz, who has … Read more

Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over US-Iran strikes

[ Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the uncertainty of renewed military strikes between the US and Iran that risk ​disrupting supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.62%, to $95.04 a ‌barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 38 cents, or 0.42%, at $90.63. The … Read more

Banks, fintechs urged to collaborate

[ KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Deputy Governor Muhammad Ali Khan has said that the SBP is making efforts to foster a trusted and accountable digital financial ecosystem. “At the State Bank of Pakistan, our focus is not only on expanding digital access, but on building trust, strengthening regulation and accountability, and enabling digital … Read more

Stocks dive 1,690 points; ME battle fuels sell-off

[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced heavy selling on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index fell 1,690.40 points, or 0.96%, driven by persistent US-Iran conflict and concerns over energy supply through a vital chokepoint. Commercial banks, cement and oil and gas exploration stocks bore the brunt of selling. The index moved between the intra-day high … Read more

Bajaur youth builds plane after six years

BAJAUR: A young man from Bajaur, Subhanullah, has drawn widespread local attention after building an aeroplane through six years of continuous effort, overcoming limited financial resources and numerous technical challenges. Subhanullah, who belongs to a working-class family, pursued his ambitious project largely through self-help and personal resources. According to him, the authorities have promised him … Read more

Heavy vehicles face pre-smog checks

The accident led to a massive traffic jam for around seven hours as several cars, including heavy vehicles, piled up on both tracks of the Super Highway. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI/EXPRESS LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up preparations for the smog season, placing heavy vehicles at the centre of its enforcement strategy. … Read more

Dangerous buildings face the wrecking ball

KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has begun demolition of buildings declared dangerous by its Technical Committee on Dangerous Buildings, starting with two severely dilapidated structures in Lyari as part of efforts to prevent loss of life and property. According to an SBCA spokesperson, eight dangerous sites have been identified in different areas of … Read more