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Selena Gomez joins Forbes ‘self-made rich list

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Selena Gomez has reached another milestone in her career after appearing on Forbes’ list of the ‘Top 250 self-made Americans’, placing the actor, singer and entrepreneur among some of the most successful business figures in the United States. Her inclusion on the Forbes list highlights the scale of that achievement, placing her alongside entrepreneurs and … Read more

US VP JD Vance, special envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Pakistan for ‘Islamabad Talks’

Ishaq Dar urges constructive engagement, reiterates Pakistan’s support for lasting resolution to conflict US VP JD Vance walks with CDF and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir and DPM and DM Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States Vice President JD Vance has landed … Read more

Israeli army continues raids in southern Lebanon, killing at least 3 in overnight attacks

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people across Lebanon on Friday, including eight security personnel Rescue personnel working at a site that Israel bombed. PHOTO: ANADOLU Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Lebanon starting at dawn on Saturday, killing three people, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. A residential building in the … Read more

ADB says budget gaps delayed loan

[ Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that Pakistan’s staff-level agreement for disbursement of a $1 billion tranche was delayed last month due to budget … Read more

After billions, 'Avatar' faces a reality check

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The future of James Cameron's 'Avatar' saga is entering a more cautious phase, as The Walt Disney Company weighs how to sustain one of cinema's most expensive franchises while keeping its next chapters financially viable. At the centre of the discussion are 'Avatar 4' and 'Avatar 5', currently scheduled for release in 2029 and 2031, … Read more

Israeli strike kills at least six at Gaza police checkpoint, medics say

Airstrike hits Bureij checkpoint; series of Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Hamas-led police since October Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike that targeted a police vehicle in Zawaida, in the central Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP An airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij ​camp in the central Gaza ‌Strip early on Saturday, … Read more

PSX tops 167,000 on diplomatic optimism

[ PSX witnessed a strong trend-reversal session as the KSE-100 Index surged 1,836 points (+1.01%) to close at 184,175. Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) resumed its bullish momentum on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining over 1,670 points to close near 167,200, supported by strong investor optimism over Pakistan-facilitated talks between … Read more

SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours

Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Saturday a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to the industrial sector across Sindh due to a shortfall in the system, aimed at improving pressure and ensuring fair distribution. According to a statement … Read more