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

Bahrain moves Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternative airports to maintain safe and efficient operations Emirates’ planes sit on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport after two drones came down in the vicinity of the airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Oscars gift bag worth $350K includes luxury products, spa treatments, and vacations for top nominees LOS ANGELES: About $350,000 worth of luxury products are being packaged this year to be gifted to the top acting and directing Oscar nominees — a tradition curated for 24 years by marketer Lash Fary of Distinctive Assets. Fary, who … Read more

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

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