Problem Drinking in the U.S. Is on the Decline
The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.
DISCOs buyers eye dollar returns
[ ISLAMABAD: Prospective buyers of Pakistan’s three power distribution companies have set out demands for a return on their investments in foreign currency, sought sovereign guarantees that their deals would not be reopened in future, and they will not be required to buy expensive electricity. Some of the demands, which the local and foreign investors … Read more
Russia’s Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time, Tokyo protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed on board a missile cruiser “Varyag” as he observes a military drill of Pacific fleet, in Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin Region, Russia. Photo: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, a Japan-claimed island at the end of the Kuril chain near the island of Hokkaido, Russian media said on … Read more
Pakistan, Belarus to deepen cooperation
[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz to discuss bilateral economic relations, trade and investment, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The minister welcomed the Belarusian delegation and highlighted the importance of expanding commercial ties and investment … Read more
Spain Urges Eclipse Watchers to Be Wary of Wildfire Risks
Spain Urges Eclipse Watchers to Be Wary of Wildfire Risks
Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh fold Australia for 198
DARWIN: Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. Mahmud led an impressive display by the visitors’ seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh, their previous worst being 217 in Mirpur in 2017. Hasan … Read more
Pipeline blast disrupts gas supplies to Quetta, several Balochistan areas
SSGC says an 18-inch-diameter pipeline was damaged by an explosive device near its valve assembly QUETTA: Gas supplies to Quetta and several other parts of Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after an explosion damaged a major gas pipeline near Gokurt in the Bolan area, officials said. According to Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) officials, an … Read more
Auto zone to generate $200m annual surplus
[ Proposed zone will comprise 264 operational units across five specialised segments Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry speaks during a video message in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026—(Screengrab/Maritime Affairs Ministry) ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish an automotive processing zone on 150 acres … Read more
This remote spot has cliffs, seabirds — and today, a few extra seconds of darkness.
The full eclipse will last the longest
Power firms seek to recover Rs34b from consumers
[ ISLAMABAD: Despite a revision in agreements between the government and independent power producers (IPPs), capacity payments still continue to haunt end-users as power distribution companies (DISCOs) have called for passing on the burden of Rs34 billion to consumers, mainly on account of capacity charges. These payments will be made to those idle power plants, … Read more