Stories by Arsalan Ali Rao

Proposal to raise voting age to 25 finds few takers

Rana Sanaullah hints move "under discussion" for 28th Amendment; potential change seen as "exclusion of 23.7pc electorate or 30m youth". Published 18 May, 2026 06:58am

Pakistan among top 10 countries facing acute food crisis

Multi-agency report says over 9m Pakistanis face "crisis"conditions; another 1.7 million in the more severe "emergency"category. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 07:49am

Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil

US president says Modi “reassured him” that they would stop buying oil from Russia. Updated 16 Oct, 2025 07:59am

Protests end after govt concessions on Arbaeen travel

Government to facilitate the extension of pilgrims’ visas for up to 60 days in coordination with the Iraqi government. Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:03am

Budget 2025-26: After sugar, FBR sets its sights on tobacco sector

FBR chief says new 15pc tax rate on passive income aims to address disparity with active business earnings; intel agencies’ help enlisted. Updated 12 Jun, 2025 11:15am

Budget 2025-26: FM Aurangzeb acknowledges pain, calls budget ‘foundation’ for Pakistan’s future

Says new budget is "long-term strategy" developed under IMF programme; prioritises structural changes over immediate revenue. Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:46am

Asad foils Salar redemption bid, Romaisa triumphs again

KARACHI: Asad Zaman denied Mohammad Salar redemption with a commanding victory at the Ocean Siddiqsons National... Published 03 Feb, 2025 06:19am

Asad clinches U-18 title as umpiring errors mar final at national tennis

In the girls U-18 singles, Romesa Malik capped off a remarkable week by winning the title. Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:11pm

Record prize purse disbursed as National Girls’ Volleyball ends

Hosts clarify their commitment to being a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering women in Pakistan. Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Ahetsham and Romesa crowned champions at national tennis

KARACHI: Ahetsham Humiyoon and Romesa Malik emerged triumphant in the Under-18 category while Muzammil Bhand ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 07:11am

Pakistan tennis hopes fade as foreign scholarships take priority

Athletes play just to get to the top of juniors’ level and earn a scholarship to leave the country. Updated 27 Sep, 2024 01:36pm

Wheelchair tennis players demand more support

KARACHI: In a sporting landscape where even able-bodied athletes struggle to make ends meet, it’s even more ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 08:37am