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Amesh Gul, 32, a motorised auto-rickshaw driver, drives along a street amid rising fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices due to the Iran conflict, in Karachi, Pakistan, September 16, 2026. REUTERS The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 14 paisas and Rs1.89 per litre, respectively, for October 1. According to a notification … Read more
Phone talks come as two sides negotiate trade deal amid New Delhi’s concerns over US sanctions act on Russia US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they attend a bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on … Read more
Spectators swarm Pakistan star for selfies after his 21-run exit in first-class match ISLAMABAD: Security arrangements at a domestic first-class cricket match in Islamabad came under scrutiny on Wednesday after spectators entered the playing area and surrounded Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam following his dismissal. The incident occurred during the President’s Trophy Grade-I match between … Read more
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressing the National Assembly. SCREENGRAB Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said Pakistan was bound by its agreement with Saudi Arabia to come to the kingdom’s defence against any threat, stressing that all available means at Islamabad’s disposal would also be made available to Riyadh. The remarks come amid continued regional … Read more
Praises Pakistan’s judicial and legal fraternity for an important role in strengthening Kashmir’s judicial system Supreme Court Bar Association President Haroon Rashid presenting a shield to Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan on September 30, 2026. Photo: Express MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court Chief Justice Raja … Read more
Rescue 1122 contains blaze after a scooter caught fire while charging at GCWUF, with no casualties reported A rescue service official dousing the blaze inside a bus at the Government College Women University Faisalabad on September 30, 2026. Photo: Express FAISALABAD/ LAHORE: A fire broke out in the parking area of Government College Women University … Read more
PCB shelves proposed Test and triangular series as board prioritises 50-over preparations for 2027 showpiece KARACHI: Pakistan will host Ireland for a one-day international series early next year after shelving plans for a more extensive programme that also included a one-off Test and a triangular ODI series featuring Zimbabwe, The Express Tribune has learnt. According … Read more
Vehicle attack in Tel Al-Hawa wounds 14 with at least 1,400 killed since October ceasefire A view of destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, August 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on ​Wednesday, the territory’s … Read more
Russian embassies in European countries issued statements in the past three days accusing NATO of escalating tensions WAR RAVAGES: This photograph shows a view of a shopping mall damaged following a Russian strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. PHOTO: AFP Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western … Read more
Prosecution tells court that it is her first physical remand, seeks her custody for investigation LAHORE: A Lahore district court on Wednesday granted police a three-day physical remand of suspect Muskan in a case concerning the alleged gang-rape of a 22-year-old Azerbaijani tourist. A few days earlier, police apprehended three men and confiscated the vehicle allegedly … Read more