Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo

Daniil Medvedev was crushed 6-0, 6-0 by Matteo Berrettini in a stunning Monte Carlo Masters upset. Photo: AFP/FILE MONTE CARLO: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.Medvedev completely unravelled against Berrettini after…

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Viral clip of Pakistan envoy criticising Israel in UNSC over Lebanon attacks is old, unrelated to ongoing bombing

Video from March 2026; unrelated to current attacks, shows official criticizing past Israel-Lebanon violence No recent credible reports found of a UNSC session on the latest situation in Lebanon. PHOTO: YOUTUBE VIDEO SCREEN GRAB Multiple users on social media platform X have been sharing a video since Wednesday, which allegedly shows Pakistan’s envoy criticising Israel…

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Sindh government forms high-level ministerial committee to review Gul Plaza fire findings

Committee tasked with formulating a comprehensive strategy to implement the commission’s recommendations View of site after fire broken out incident at Gul Plaza shopping mall. Photo: PPI Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday reviewed a judicial commission’s report on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy and ordered the formation of a high-level ministerial committee…

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Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday

His trial has been repeatedly ​delayed due to his ​official commitments, with ⁠no end date in sight Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial ‌will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson…

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Como’s UCL bid tested

LONDON: Como’s bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside trying to take another step towards a 21st league title. A traditionally tiny club, and one more experienced with lower league football and bankruptcies than playing the continent’s elite, Como sit fourth and…

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Allama Naqvi says Pakistan played responsible mediatory role as sincere, friendly neighbour

Says Pakistan should work in coordination with Russia, China to transform temporary ceasefire into lasting peace President of Jafaria Alliance Pakistan, Allama Syed Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi. Photo: File President of Jafaria Alliance Pakistan, Allama Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi on Thursday, urged Pakistan to play an active role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States….

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French president, Bahrain’s king praise Pakistan’s mediation efforts for US-Iran ceasefire

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked world leaders for acknowledging and praising Pakistan’s role in helping broker the US‑Iran ceasefire, highlighting the country’s growing diplomatic influence on the global stage. French President Emmanuel Macron and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa appreciated Pakistan’s mediation efforts that led to…

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Piastri focused on closing gap

LONDON: Oscar Piastri knows as well as anyone on the Formula One grid how quickly dominance can dissipate and is approaching his unexpected early-season furlough with some confidence that McLaren can challenge Mercedes when the racing ‌resumes.The Australian had a calamitous start to the season, crashing on his way to the grid in his home…

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