The United Nations flag flies at half-mast at the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorism as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, highlighting the country’s heavy human and economic toll from…
MIAMI: Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but…
Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa innings. Photo: AFP KARACHI: The PCB has allocated 1100 million rupees in its budget for players’ monthly salaries and match fees. This year, 45 cricketers will be awarded contracts across five categories. Players in Category A/B (Test and ODI) will receive…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.97 per litre for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs297.53 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs309.50 per…
KANSAS CITY: Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment. Thomas Tuchel’s men fly south from their Kansas City base later Friday, bracing for the challenge of playing at the fortress-like home of the co-hosts….
LOS ANGELES: Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player, announced earlier this week he would not return to the Lakers and seeks a…
Novak Djokovic dives for a winner against the floored Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to impose a nationwide ban on the manufacture and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. The directive came during a meeting chaired by the prime minister to review measures taken to…
ARLINGTON: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday. A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas. Lionel Messi’s Argentina…
Tehran begins week of funeral processions Late supreme leader will be buried in Mashhad PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir The Pakistani delegation pays its respects to Iran’s slaim former supreme leader Ali Khamenei on his funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 3. — PAKISTAN TV TEHRAN: The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay…