Iran War Forces Energy Buyers to ‘Unshackle’ From Global Markets
[Developing Asian nations, scarred by Middle East supply shocks, are working to scale back their reliance on imported fuels, including liquefied natural gas.
On-leave FC soldier martyred in Lakki
. PESHAWAR: A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was martyred after terrorists opened fire on him in the Shah Hasan Khel area of Lakki Marwat on Sunday, police said. The martyred soldier was identified as Bilqiaz, son of Mumtaz, a resident of Masti Khel. He was on leave at his native village when the attack took … Read more
Ugandan diplomat joins race for top UN post
. Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP UNNAO, INDIA: Veteran Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has entered the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, becoming the seventh candidate seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres when his second five-year term ends later this year. Uganda formally nominated Otunnu … Read more
Time to drill deeper or keep importing
Oil and gas sector. Photo: File KARACHI: For more than six decades, Pakistan’s exploration and production (E&P) companies have been tasked with discovering and developing domestic oil and gas reserves to meet the country’s growing energy needs. Despite pockets of success, the sector’s overall performance has fallen short of national requirements. Production has stagnated, discoveries … Read more
US, Iran pause strikes as talks gain ground
Trump halts bombing campaign as Tehran suspends retaliation Missile stockpile concerns, diplomacy shape temporary STRATEGIC WATERS: This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from undated handout video footage released by the US Central Command shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran. PHOTO: AF TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON US: The United States … Read more
Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
[No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
City braces for humid spell
. KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast partly cloudy and humid conditions in the metropolis over the next two days, with intermittent strong winds and chances of light drizzle at isolated locations. The city remained largely partly cloudy on Sunday, with rising humidity levels making conditions feel hotter during the day. The maximum temperature was … Read more
Tourist rush threatens Margallas
View of Margalla National park, Islamabad. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ISLAMABAD: As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Margalla Hills, Islamabad’s hiking trails come alive with a growing mix of families, students, office workers, tourists and weekend excursionists. Before 7am on weekends, parking areas opposite Sectors F-6 and F-5 are packed with visitors eager to … Read more
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
A South African Identity Crisis
Anti-immigrant activism reveals the contradictions of a country that projects itself as a bastion of human rights.