KARACHI: Pakistan’s fragile external position came under renewed pressure in October as the current account deficit ballooned to $733 million in first four months of FY2026, driven by a surge in imports and weakening export growth that erased much of the improvement seen in recent months. The latest balance of payments data shows that the…
Govt intended for FCC to begin functioning from Federal Shariat Court; however, FSC judges objected President Asif Ali Zardari administers the oath to Justice Aminuddin Khan as Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court during a ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadr on Friday. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is grappling with its…
ISLAMABAD: The newly constituted Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday began hearing cases at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) building, with the chief justice’s courtroom previously used by IHC Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The court, formed under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, also expanded to seven judges with the induction of Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah…
SYDNEY: Top seeds and two-time champions the United States, spearheaded by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, were drawn Monday alongside Spain and Argentina for their defence of the mixed-teams United Cup in Australia. Gauff and Fritz, ranked three and six in the world respectively, begin their 2026 season in Perth at the fourth edition of…
JOHANNESBURG: Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men’s player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. Moroccans Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade are the contenders for the African women’s player of the year title. Currently…
Jannik Sinner lifts the ATP finals trophy after his win over Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: REUTERS TURIN: Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title. Italian Sinner was roared to a…
PARIS: Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway’s place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy. After being held by Hungary and then stunned by Republic of Ireland last time out, Portugal…
Australia’s first Tokyo 2020 para-cycling gold medallist passes away suddenly at 28 Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco has died at the age of 28. She passed away in her Adelaide home on Sunday after a “sudden medical episode,” according to her family. “Paige meant everything to us. Her kindness, her determination and her warmth…
Talha Anjum has sparked widespread online controversy after he raised the Indian flag at a concert in Nepal. After receiving backlash, the rapper was unapologetic about it. “My heart has no place for hate,” he took to social media and wrote. “Art has no borders. If me raising an Indian flag sparks controversy so be…
Bus carrying families from Hyderabad, India, crashes en route to Madinah, women, children among victims At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning. The accident occurred at around 1:00am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in an…
