Son scores brace in 5-0 win

Son Heung-min answered questions about his form in convincing fashion on Saturday, netting twice as South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly. The 33-year-old has been under some scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, with the forward yet to score for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer this…

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Style 101: Sanam Chaudhri

April 12, 2022 1 min read Sanam Chaudri is a versatile designer based in Karachi whose approach towards design is minimal and believes in meticulously crafted delicate details. Sanam’s latest festive collection, ‘Dhanak’ is an ode to timeless tradition and new age world. The collection features formal wear which focuses on intricate embellishments and statement…

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Bushra Ansari sparks debate after calling out male comedians for cross-dressing on TV

Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles…

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Enforcement of criminal justice verdict ordered

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that government institutions have failed to implement a larger bench decision in letter and spirit, warning that if effective measures are not taken, the court will be compelled to pass a strict judgment. In a written order issued on a contempt of court petition regarding the implementation…

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PSX surges 4% in holiday-shortened week

KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market closed the week on a strong note as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions following the extension of US-Iran ceasefire for 60 days. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged 4% week-on-week to close at 173,963, gaining 6,119 points, in the shortest trading week of this year due to Eid holidays. The…

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Latham pleased with Ireland win

DUBLIN: New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles…

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Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, accuses China of rapidly arming

Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting…

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Sacrificial animal remains boost seasonal income

Locally discarded offal finds its way from streets of Punjab to international markets FAISALABAD: What many households discard as waste after Eidul Azha becomes a valuable source of income for nomadic communities and sanitation workers, who collect animal remains and sell them in local and international markets. For Abdul Ghafoor, a nomad living in a…

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Canada enters surprise technical recession

GDP declines 0.1% as trade uncertainty, tariffs and falling investment pressure economy OTTAWA: Canada’s economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualised decline – which some economists call a technical recession – as the country struggles with US tariff uncertainty. Gross domestic product…

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