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Martin wins US MotoGP sprint

AUSTIN: Jorge Martin won the U.S. MotoGP sprint in Austin on Saturday while Aprilia Racing teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed and failed to finish ‌a sprint for the second time this season. Martin overtook Francesco Bagnaia during the final lap at the Circuit of the Americas where he made a move at turn … Read more

Punjab offers Rs50,000 subsidy for cotton

[ Project aims to expand cotton cultivation and address challenges affecting production in the region BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government has introduced a subsidy programme for farmers in Bahawalpur to promote cotton cultivation and increase production through model farms and mechanisation support. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Agriculture Department, the initiative includes financial incentives … Read more

Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz, government says

India says total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in western Gulf region An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. REUTERS Two India-bound liquefied petroleum gas tankers carrying about 94,000 metric tons … Read more

Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative

[ White paper frames national control of AI as key to security, governance and economic development BEIJING: The Pakistani Embassy in China joined the launch of a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) white paper at the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Friday, alongside partners from China, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Kazakhstan. The document defines … Read more

‘Hannah Montana’ anniversary special draws 6.3m views

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The Hannah Montana anniversary special has delivered a strong streaming debut while also driving a major spike in viewership for the original series. According to Variety, the special generated 6.3 million views in its first three days across Disney+ and Hulu, marking a successful return for the beloved Disney Channel franchise. The celebration of the … Read more

CCTV helps Karachi police nab suspects in student van robbery

Three suspects held within 72 hours as CCTV footage led police to the recovery of stolen items and weapons Karachi Police arrested a three-member gang involved in robbing female students of Jinnah Medical and Dental College and recovered the stolen items along with weapons PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Karachi Police arrested a three-member gang allegedly involved … Read more

PQA accelerates transshipment operations

[ PQA has rolled out tariff incentives like zero wharfage charges on transshipment cargo ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced that the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) is boosting transshipment operations through the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) as it has successfully handled 3,485 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across two … Read more

Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base

Attack came a day after Syria’s army said it repelled another drone attack from Iraq aimed at al-Tanf A soldier from the US-led coalition stands guard during a joint US- Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) patrol in the countryside of Qamishli in northeastern Syria February 8, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS Syria’s assistant defence minister said Sunday … Read more

NGC to roll out new grid model from July

[ Reforms target legacy NTDC inefficiencies, with full digital maturity planned by end-2026 ISLAMABAD: The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) will launch a new operating model for the country’s power transmission system from July 1, 2026, as part of a broader restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and reliability. According to a statement issued … Read more