The Express Tribune

The Express Tribune is a prominent English-language daily newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the leading publication of the Daily Express media group and is owned by the Lakson Group of companies. This newspaper is unique as it is the only one in Pakistan that is linked with an international publication, collaborating with the International New York Times, the worldwide edition of The New York Times. The Express Tribune is headquartered in Karachi but also has printing facilities in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. It made its debut on April 12, 2010, introducing a broadsheet format and a fresh news design that sets it apart from traditional Pakistani newspapers.

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'Squid Game' recap: Everything to remember ahead of Season 3 launch

1 day ago | tribune.com.pk

Here's what to know before the final chapter of the Netflix thriller arrives on June 27.
‘Squid Game’ season 3 drops tonight. Here’s when and where to watch

1 day ago | tribune.com.pk

Netflix’s hit survival drama wraps up with season 3, as Gi-hun re-enters the deadly game for one last showdown.
High-value transactions stay cash-based: SBP

2 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Usman Hanif

KARACHI: High-value transactions in Pakistan continue to rely significantly on paper-based and over-the-counter (OTC) methods, indicating issues of trust or accessibility in digital high-value channels. While 89% of Pakistan's retail payments are now conducted through digital channels, they represent just 29% of the total transaction value — Rs48 trillion out of Rs164 trillion — according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)'s latest Payment Systems Quarterly Review.
A strategic triad rewiring Eurasia

2 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Durdana Najam

On May 28, 2025, the leaders of Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Pakistan gathered in Lachin to formalise a trilateral partnership that could reshape how countries in this region trade, cooperate and respond to crises. This wasn't just another summit. It was the beginning of a serious effort to build a new kind of regional alliance - one rooted in shared history, mutual respect and a desire to chart a more independent future. At the heart of this vision is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Gold prices tumble on Israel-Iran ceasefire

3 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Usman Hanif

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a sharp decline on Tuesday, mirroring the downtrend in the international market where bullion slipped nearly 2% to hit a more than two-week low as geopolitical tensions cooled. The global drop came as investor demand for safe-haven assets eased following Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
War indispensable if India violates IWT, says Bilawal

4 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Rizwan Shehzad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari asserted in the National Assembly on Monday that Pakistan had secured military, diplomatic and narrative dominance over India in the recent war, warning that Pakistan would be forced to go to war again if India attempts to block the country's water in violation of the Indus Water Treaty. The PPP chairman also vehemently condemned the Israeli and US strikes on Iran, calling the attacks illegal and dangerous.
Double-digit fuelinflation looms

4 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Usman Hanif

KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to feel the burnt of the escalating tensions following Israel's attack on Iran, which has been further exacerbated by the United States' involvement. This situation is causing a rise in oil prices, which is expected to significantly affect domestic fuel prices in Pakistan. As global oil benchmarks continue to rise due to the increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Pakistani consumers may face another sharp increase in fuel costs.
Tehreek-e-Insaf slams US strikes, demands APC

5 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Rizwan Shehzad

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday came out swinging against the United States for launching strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling it a dangerous escalation and demanding that the government urgently convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to forge a consensus-driven and unequivocal policy on an increasingly belligerent Israel, which it said is pushing the entire region to the brink of a devastating war.
Did India use commercial flights as ‘human shields’? | The Express Tribune

6 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Nabil Tahir

By Our Correspondent | PUBLISHED June 22, 2025 KARACHI: In the ongoing information warfare between India and Pakistan, narratives clash with great fervor. India has, over the past few weeks, come forward accusing Pakistan of using civilian airliners as 'shields' for their military aircraft during high tension timelines.
Trump’s war on the undocumented | The Express Tribune

6 days ago | tribune.com.pk | Nabil Tahir |Hamza Rao

By Hamza Rao | PUBLISHED June 22, 2025 KARACHI: It begins in the dead of night – ICE agents raiding factories, restaurants and farms, while families sleep unaware as the state flexes its full disciplinary muscle, reviving the ghosts of America’s exclusionary past with a vengeance that is unmistakably contemporary.