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A trio travels on a motorcycle with their heads covered in Hyderabad, where the mercury rose to 39°C on Friday. PHOTO: PPI KARACHI: Karachi experienced a rise in night-time temperatures due to severe heat on Friday, with another hot and humid day expected, according to the Meteorological Department. The city recorded a minimum temperature of … Read more

Mexico is co-hosting the biggest World Cup in history, along with the United States and Canada, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELE: FIFA on Thursday released an extra batch of World Cup tickets, just 14 days before the global soccer tournament kicks off in North America. “Tickets are available on … Read more

A lawsuit has been filed against FIFA for excessive ticket prices for this year’s World Cup. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: Drone flights will be banned over US stadiums hosting World Cup matches as well as over fan events related to the tournament that kicks off June 11, authorities said Thursday. On match days, unless specifically authorized, … Read more

Talks to focus on strengthening efforts to promote regional peace and stability through ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrives in Washginton on an official visit. PHOTO: FO/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday arrived in Washington, DC, for an official visit, during which he will meet … Read more

PARIS: After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America. Les Bleus travel to the United States on … Read more

LONDON: Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage. Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is … Read more

Considers US Treasury secretary’s threats as completely unlawful, against UN Charter Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the threats by US officials against Oman, according to an X post from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the statement, “He considered the threat by the US Treasury Secretary to … Read more

Both interior ministers exchange Eidul Azha greetings, convey best wishes to each other Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud. PHOTO: X Two hundred personnel from the Federal Constabulary Special Diplomatic Protection Unit will receive training in Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during a meeting between Interior Minister … Read more

Addressing an Eid dinner in New York, Dar urges investment in Pakistan’s future Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses Pakistani-American community during an Eid dinner in New York on Wednesday. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday hailed Pakistan’s constructive role in regional and global peace efforts, … Read more

If carried out, it marks the first appearance of a living person on US currency in nearly 150 years President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in … Read more