Nationwide rain spell expected from today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country from March 24 to March 30, warning of heavy downpours, hailstorms and possible flash floods in several regions as a strong weather system moves in. In a statement issued on Monday, the Met Office said, “A western disturbance is likely … Read more

PM bans premium fuel for govt vehicles

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the special of the federal cabinet in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 4, 2025. Photo: PID/ File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of high-octane fuel in all government vehicles, with the decision taking effect immediately, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Monday. The ban comes with the … Read more

China warns of ‘vicious cycle’

BEIJING: China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle” in a war that analysts say if prolonged, could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports. “The one who tied the bell must be the one … Read more

Festive surge lights up Nathia Gali

NATHIAGALI: The crisp mountain air of northern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa carried more than just the scent of spring blossoms this Eid – it echoed with laughter, music, and the joyful hum of families seeking refuge in nature. On the second day of Eidul Fitr, thousands of tourists from across the province and beyond flocked to the scenic … Read more

Imran Khan talks with sons on Eid day

Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan, sons of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, pose for a photo on the day of an interview with Reuters in London, Britain February 16, 2026. — REUTERS RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan was allowed to telephone his sons — Kasim and Sulaiman — from Rawalpindi’s Adial Jail … Read more

Nation observes Pakistan Day with calls for unity

31-gun salutes in Islamabad, 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals held at dawn; special prayers offered KARACHI: The nation marked its Pakistan Day on Monday with gun salutes, official ceremonies and renewed pledges of national unity and progress. Pakistan Day is celebrated to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, which set the … Read more

President Zardari directs ministers to ease petroleum prices, prioritise public relief

Reviews broader law and order situation, economic outlook and the energy sector; PM takes stock of food supplies President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the government to minimise the burden of petroleum product prices to facilitate the common man. According to a statement issued by the President House on X, President Zardari met with … Read more

Wounded DSP dies months after shootout in Mustafa Amir murder case raid

Officer Ahsan Zulfiqar succumbed to bullet injuries sustained during police operation at suspect’s DHA residence DSP Ahsan Zulfiqar, who was injured during a raid at Armaghan’s house passed away after remaining in a life-and-death struggle for several months PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: In the Mustafa Amir murder case, a wounded DSP who was injured during a … Read more

ICC honors Sahibzada Farhan as Men’s Player of the month for T20 World Cup heroics

‘It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage,’ Farhan says Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 24, 2025. Photo: AFP The International Cricket Council … Read more