Sabalenka powers past Osaka

Aryna Sabalenka serves the ball against Amanda Anisimova during their semi-final at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on November 7, 2025. PHOTO: AFP INDIAN WELLS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday with a statement 6-2, 6-4 victory over former champion Naomi Osaka in a battle of Grand Slam … Read more

PM Shehbaz, Iranian president reaffirm Pakistan–Iran cooperation in phone call

Leaders discuss regional developments, stressing stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination A combination picture of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. PHOTOS: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the prevailing regional situation during a phone conversation on Wednesday, according to an official state The discussion focused on … Read more

PSX falls slightly in range-bound trading as KSE-100 loses 318 points

Investors cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty; global cues remained mixed, influencing local market direction KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mix of volatility and jitters on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index settling at 155,858, reflecting a decline of 318.64 points, or 0.20%, compared to the previous close. During the session, the market showed … Read more

Middle East conflict may trigger inflation, export pressure in Pakistan: FPCCI official

Business leader urges govt to use contingency fund as rising fuel prices threaten economy and industry costs KARACHI: A leading business representative has warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could create serious economic challenges for Pakistan, as rising fuel prices increase inflation and business costs. Mian Zahid Hussain, chairman … Read more

Two brothers killed in Karachi trailer accident while heading to collect Eid clothes

Teenagers’ deaths near Karimabad spark grief and renewed outrage over heavy vehicle safety in the city Victims, aged 16 and 17, on a motorcycle were run over near Karimabad furniture market; family demands action against heavy vehicles. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Two teenage brothers were killed after a trailer ran over their motorcycle near the furniture … Read more

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis

Teams were due to play three Twenty20s ​in Sharjah, three One-Day Internationals in ⁠Dubai between March 13-​25 Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan. PHOTO: ACB The limited-overs series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for March ​in the United Arab Emirates has been ‌postponed due to the crisis in the Middle East, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) … Read more

Iranian women’s soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Two more members have claimed asylum, one has changed her mind to go back to Iran Iran team captain Zahra Ghanbari, Mona Hamoudi and Atefeh Ramazanzadeh react from the bench during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines. Photo: AFP Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women’s … Read more

IMF wants reversal of secrecy clause in MPs assets law

The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has objected to recently approved legal amendments that have limited public disclosure of assets of the parliamentarians, raising prospects for the reversal of the … Read more