Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34
Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.
Pakistan Navy rescues 19, including eight Iranians, after vessel breaks down off Gwadar
Fishing vessel suffered from engine failure; Navy towed the vessel towards shore despite rough conditions Pakistan Navy rescues all crew members from a stranded fishing vessel near Gwadar. PHOTO: DGPR The Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully rescued a fishing vessel carrying 19 crew members, including eight Iranians, after it became stranded about 120 nautical miles … Read more
Auto sales rise, ownership drops
[ nalysts are anticipating the automobile sector to keep its pace in the near future owing to improving macroeconomic situation and new production lines introduced by the players. photo: file LAHORE: Stakeholders in Pakistan’s automotive sector have renewed calls for a ten-year policy roadmap, warning that investors will continue to hesitate unless the government commits … Read more
Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike
[ ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of fuel adjustment for June 2026, dealing another blow to inflation-weary consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the fuel price adjustment. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a … Read more
Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld New York City 2026
Pakistan marked a strong presence at Texworld New York City 2026, one of North America’s leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, with the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, according to a press release. The Pakistan Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, … Read more
China Threatens Retaliation as U.S. Moves to Block Robot Imports
[The dispute highlights how robotics has become the latest battleground in the intensifying technological and industrial rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s public health and economic systems continue to carry the high cost of cigarette smoking while the country still lacks a coherent regulatory framework for tobacco harm reduction, speakers at an Express Tribune podcast said. The discussion, organised with the Association for Smoking Alternatives Pakistan (ASAP), brought together ASAP Chief Executive Mirza Abeer, … Read more
Oil slips as markets look for cues on Gulf supplies
[ Oil prices erased some of their previous gains on Thursday, despite escalating attacks in the Gulf as investor focus shifted to supply flows through the key chokepoints in the region. Brent futures fell 96 cents, or 1.06%, to $89.78 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 64 cents, or 0.76%, to $83.82 a … Read more
Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina’s western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said. The Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan’s Ischigualasto natural park. “With profound sorrow we received the news of the helicopter accident that occurred in our province, in which seven … Read more
Stocks fall 1,581 points as Gulf tensions flare
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s trading session on a weak note, where the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 1,580.90 points, or 0.89%, to settle at 176,042.99 amid renewed selling pressure. The index remained in negative territory for most of the session, moving between the intra-day high of 176,935.03 and the low of 175,631.74. … Read more