PTI issues show-cause notice to MNA Iqbal Afridi over alleged discipline violations
Asks MNA Iqbal Afridi to explain alleged misconduct within seven days or face disciplinary action…
PTI issues show-cause notice to MNA Iqbal Afridi over alleged discipline violations
Asks MNA Iqbal Afridi to explain alleged misconduct within seven days or face disciplinary action PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Member of the National Assembly Iqbal Afridi over what it described as repeated violations of party discipline, directing him to submit a written…
Heavy firing, explosion rock Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar
Residents reported heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion in block 6 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, sparking panic Heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion were reported in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. According to reports, intense gunfire was heard near Meteorological Chowrangi on University Road. A loud blast was also heard prior to the firing…
Belgium into World Cup last 32
VANCOUVER: Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver. A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried…
Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east
Europe’s June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next People use umbrellas and fans to protect themselves from high temperatures in Munich, Germany, June 26, 2026. REUTERS Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures…
Uruguay crash out of World Cup
Uruguay’s Federico Valverde (right) vies for the ball with Spain’s Aymeric Laporte during their World Cup group stage match. Photo: AFP GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s…
Shaan says cameo in ‘Brown’ encouraged him to pursue acting seriously
Renowned Indian playback singer Shaan is ready to swap the recording booth for the silver screen. After making a buzzworthy appearance in the thriller series Brown, the vocalist revealed that the acting bug has bitten him for good. Although Shaan spent decades in the Indian music industry, his brief stint in the OTT space has…
Muchova wins Wimbledon warm-up after Osaka walkover
BERLIN: Fourth seed Karolina Muchova won the Wimbledon warm-up tournament at Bad Homburg, Germany, on Saturday after Naomi Osaka withdrew with an ankle injury. In the first grass court final of her career, the four-time Grand Slam winner Osaka was troubled by the injury and lost the opening set 6-1, having taken a short break…
US allows limited re-release of Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI model
Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS The United States government has allowed artificial intelligence company Anthropic to re-release its Mythos 5 model to a select group of customers and partners after previously restricting access over national security concerns, media reports said on Friday. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed the…
Salah still the centrepiece of Egypt attack
SEATTLE: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah had a quiet game in Friday’s 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup and left the field early in the second half, but coach Hossam Hassan’s new-look side showed they can step up when their talismanic forward has an off day. The 34-year-old winger, who had scored one and set…
Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people
Incident follows Beijing’s May ban on unauthorised drone buying, renting and flying over security concerns The damaged exterior of CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing, China June 26, 2026. REUTERS A light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board,…
