Power outage at Dhabeji Pumping Station ruptures major supply line, disrupting water for up to 48 hours Rawalpindi water crisis. Photo: INP (file) KARACHI: A major power breakdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station has triggered a severe water crisis in Karachi, after a 72-inch diameter main supply line burst once again, wasting millions of gallons … Read more

. 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

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

Three US, one Canadian astronaut set for 10-day Orion mission, venturing deeper into space NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, are seen as they arrive at the Launch Pad 39B, Friday, March 20, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. PHOTO: NASA The National Aeronautics and … Read more

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

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

Health ministry says at least 704 people killed and over 1,900 injured by Israeli forces since ceasefire A Palestinian man is comforted by a relative as he mourns over the bodies of his children, who were killed in overnight Israeli strikes, at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Photo: AFP The Palestinian death toll in … Read more

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

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

Millions of home fans are eagerly awaiting return of opener Fakhar Zaman to top level cricket after his injury. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman could face a ban after being charged with a ball-tampering offence in his side’s defeat to Karachi Kings in the T20 Pakistan Super League. The Kings, who needed 14 … Read more