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US Treasury sanctions Aban Tether for processing millions of dollars of transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. — REUTERS The United States on Friday sanctioned an unlicensed multi-state cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it processed millions of dollars of crypto for Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Read more

Latest revision takes petrol to Rs327.62 per litre and HSD to Rs380.86 per litre under the new pricing system As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The federal government on Friday reduced the prices … Read more

Outcome to determine final composition of the 45-member legislature, pave the way for formation of the next AJK gov A picture showing a crowd gathered during the political campaign for the AJK Legislative Assembly polls. — FILE PHOTO With just days left before the decisive third and final phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir … Read more

Says the agreement reaffirms the right to self-defence as defined under Article 51 of the UN Charter Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz meet to sign a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug 7, 2026. — SAUDI PRESS AGENCY Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday … Read more

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier professional boxer and reigning WBA Gold bantamweight champion Mohammad Waseem is considering several overseas destinations for his training for the next professional fight which is more likely to be held latter this year.  Waseem will either go for his WBA gold title defence fight or he will opt for a unification fight. … Read more

His administration has mounted an aggressive effort to expand federal oversight of elections US President Donald Trump looks on as he boards Air Force One en route to Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file The Trump administration’s streak of courtroom defeats in its effort … Read more

JI began a protest at Natha Khan Bridge on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi. Photo: Express LAHORE/ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is holding protests at 510 locations across Pakistan on Friday against what it describes as an “unjust” increase in the petroleum levy, with demonstrations under way on major roads and intersections in several cities. In Karachi, Sindh … Read more

Analysts call trilateral agreement a defensive framework to strengthen collective security, regional stability Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Outlining the rationale behind the Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye and the Kingdom of Saudi … Read more

Polling in four remaining constituencies will proceed as scheduled on August 10, election commission says A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission. — FILE PHOTO ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday postponed polling in seven constituencies of Poonch Division scheduled for August 10, … Read more

Former cricket captain posts video of himself picking up trash, says he is arranging dustbins for waste disposal Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi urged tourists visiting the country’s scenic northern areas to take greater responsibility in protecting the environment and to avoid leaving behind garbage. Afridi took to Instagram to highlight the issue … Read more