Premier to participate in SCO summit, hold bilateral discussions with President Zhaparov Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departs for Bishkek, Kygyzstan for a three-day official visit, August 31, 2026. Photo: Government of Pakistan/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for a three-day official visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he will address the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
India opened their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, despite a late batting collapse after Shafali Verma’s explosive half-century. Third-ranked India raced to 159-9 after being 113-1, with opener Shafali anchoring the innings with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. Thailand fought…
Spanish winger Lamine Yamal is finding his top level again, said Barca coach Hansi Flick on Sunday. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his “top level” ahead of Monday’s La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano. The 19-year-old struggled in Barca’s first match of…
. PESHAWAR: A PTI consultative conference on Sunday unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the withdrawal of “fabricated and politically motivated cases” against PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, protection of the independence and dignity of the judiciary, and provision of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa’s constitutional and financial rights. The resolution also demanded respect for the…
Brent crude climbed $2.51 to $90.61 a barrel as of 0741 PKT; US WTI crude up $2.13 to $85.53 The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices were trading more than 2% higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and drew…
Hakan Calhanoglu continued his strong scoring start to the Serie A season as he guided Inter to a 1-0 victory over Cagliari. Photo: AFP ROME: Hakan Calhanoglu’s early strike earned Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday as they continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence, while Como edged Napoli…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s No2 javelin thrower Yasir Sultan is hoping to turn his Asian Games disappointment into a medal opportunity as he prepares for next month’s continental showpiece. Yasir came agonisingly close to the podium at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, finishing fourth in the javelin throw competition after a hard-fought contest in challenging conditions. This…
Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Two terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Palantak in Washuk district, state broadcaster PTV reported on Monday. According to PTV, security forces conducted a successful IBO in the area, killing the two terrorists under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna. The slain terrorists, according…
Says Tehran ‘will give decisive response’ if attacked, warns regional instability will challenge all countries Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (center) attends the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran on August 27, 2026. PHOTO: IRNA Tehran “is not looking for war” but will also “never sit still in the face of any aggression,” Iran’s president…
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalised a preliminary strategy for its September 27 march on Islamabad, with plans for a central convoy from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to be joined by caravans from southern Punjab before proceeding towards the federal capital. The party has directed workers from across the country who intend to join the main caravan…