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Pakistan’s Agha Kaleem celebrates winning his match against Azerbaijan’s Revan Musayev in Baku. — Our CorrespondentBAKU: Pakistan’s renowned kickboxer Agha Kaleem registered a resounding victory in the World Professional Kickboxing Championship here by knocking out Azerbaijan’s Revan Musayev.Kaleem showcased utmost dominance against Musayev, knocking him down in just 15 seconds, the fastest Technical Knockout (TKO) of the event, which spanned two days. The victory holds significant importance for Kaleem, who bagged the silver medal in the 51-kilogram category at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) World Muaythai Championships in March. Agha Kaleem, who stormed into the final of the…

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif informed the National Assembly on Monday that the government is considering running the Roosevelt Hotel in New York through a joint venture to ensure long-term economic benefit. Responding to a question during the Question Hour, the minister said that the Roosevelt Hotel is a prime property located in the heart of New York City. “It is a 19-storey building with access from two sides, and it holds a central and strategic location,” he noted, adding that such a property is unmatched in the city. He further stated that while selling the hotel might provide…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has decided that the notes of dissent by a judge in any matter would be made public only after the approval of the head of that particular bench, sources told The Express Tribune on Monday. According to the sources, the dissenting note written by Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Aqeel Abbasi—regarding review petitions challenging the Supreme Court’s July 12, 2024, verdict on the allocation of reserved seats in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies—will be released only after approval from the head of the Constitutional Bench (CB), Justice Aminuddin Khan. In the past, if a judge…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear the case related to the imposition of super tax on Tuesday (today). The hearing will be conducted by a five-member constitutional bench headed by Senior Judge Justice Aminud Din Khan. Other members of the bench include Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. During the previous hearing, in response to an inquiry by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, FBR’s counsel Raza Rabbani informed the court that the federal governments share from the super tax would be allocated under the NFC Award.

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan maintained a downward trajectory with a massive fall on Monday, mirroring a sharp drop in the international market as risk sentiment crept in following the announcement of a temporary deal between the United States and China to reduce tariffs. In the local bullion market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs10,400 to settle at Rs340,500, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The 10-gram gold rate also declined by Rs8,917, closing at Rs291,923. The downtrend followed a similar fall on Friday when the price per tola had dipped by…

Listen to article KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The recent military escalation with arch-rival India won’t have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in an interview with Reuters on Monday. Trade talks with the United States – which had played a key role mediating a ceasefire between the two countries – would likely have progress in “short order” and that Pakistan could import more high-quality cotton, more soy beans and was also exploring other asset classes, including hydrocarbons, the finance minister said in the…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has observed that the prosecution has yet to substantiate allegations of criminal conspiracy against PTI MPA Hafiz Farhat Abbas, noting that the case falls within the ambit of further inquiry. In a four-page order authored by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan while hearing the pre-arrest bail plea of the PTI MPA implicated in the May 9 case, the top court remarked that no recovery had been made from the petitioner and that the case record reflected his cooperation during the investigation. “The prosecution has yet to prove the allegation of hatching criminal conspiracy by the petitioner at…

LAHORE: While the skies may be quieter now, not long ago they were filled with the sound of shelling and the ominous hum of drones. For those living in the frontline areas of the India-Pakistan conflict, each explosion was more than just noise—it was a petrifying reminder of the vulnerability of civilians suddenly caught in the darkness of war. Following India’s barbaric attack and drone incursions into Pakistan, the two nuclear rivals quickly teetered on the edge of war. With the security situation rapidly deteriorating, airspaces were closed, educational institutions were shut down, exams were cancelled, and offices switched to…

Meghan Markle ‘quietly’ working on new task as big announcement loomsMeghan Markle is secretly working on some big things after making big changes to her Sussex team.The Duchess of Sussex is currently focussed on her multiple projects, her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, podcast with Lemonada media and her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The brand, which was launched on April 2nd, was sold out within hours of the collection going live. The items on the website have remained sold out.While Meghan has been actively promoting her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, as new episodes come out every week, it…

Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday declared that May 10 will be observed annually as ‘Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq’ to commemorate the “magnificent success” of ‘Operation Bunyanum Marsoos’ and to express national solidarity, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. In a national address, the PM said the day would be marked each year across the country with fervour and passion, paying tribute to the exceptional bravery and professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. “The professional capabilities of our brave forces kept our head high with pride,” he remarked. He announced that Friday, will be observed as a special day of tribute and…