Metro buses hit by flooding, poor maintenance

. New Metro buses lined up before induction in fleet. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The heavy rain has badly affected the condition of the metro buses running between the twin cities with public buses becoming swamped by water leaks, causing damage to its interior and troubling passengers. Passengers reported that during the thunderstorm, water began pouring … Read more

Fence-mending move

The quadruple talks involving the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan were a step in the right direction. The intention on the part of Islamabad was to iron out a factual position that could subsequently lead to parleys among the major stakeholders in the conflict i.e. Iran and the US. The dynamic … Read more

Iran war ‘shock’ is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says

IMF says war from Feb 28 strikes causing global asymmetric shock, tightening financial conditions The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS The war in the Middle East has caused serious disruption to the economies of frontline countries, and is dimming the outlook … Read more

China urges US-Iran talks as soon as possible, praises Pakistan mediation

Says it supports mediation and stands ready to work with Pakistan and others to end hostility Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, on May 24, 2023. PHOTO: CHINESE FORIEGN MINISTRY China on Monday reiterated its call for the United States and Iran … Read more

PCB fines Naseem Shah Rs20m for violating contract over social media post

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah claimed the crucial wicket. PHOTO: ESPNCRICINFO The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 20 million on fast bowler Naseem Shah for breaching various clauses of his Central Contract through a social media post. In a statement issued by the board, the outcomes of the disciplinary committee’s … Read more

Punjab education minister announces resumption of classes from April 1

Provincial govt rubbishes alleged notification falsely stating schools would adopt ‘four-day working week’ Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Monday that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1. In a post on X, he stated, “Educational activities will resume in educational institutions with regular classes five days a week starting from … Read more

Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open

He beats Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to complete “Sunshine Double” without dropping a set Jannik Sinner beats Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to complete the coveted “Sunshine Double,” becoming the first since 2017 to achieve the feat without dropping a set. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE MIAMI: World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win … Read more