LONDON: Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday. The match at Besiktas Park is the Black Forest side’s second major final – after losing the 2022 German Cup final to Leipzig on…
ISLAMABAD: A prestigious launch event related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held at the U.S Embassy in Islamabad, bringing together prominent figures from sports, government, and various sectors of society. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, President of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Mohsen Gilani, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood…
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Andrabi (L) with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov (R) on May 19, 2026. Photo: MOFA/X Pakistani and Russian officials discussed international security and global stability in high-level talks in Moscow, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday. In a statement issued today, the FO said Spokesperson…
North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC head coach Ri Yu Il (L) and captain Kim Kyong Yong (R) attend a press conference at Suwon Sports Complex ahead of the Women’s Asian Champions League semi-final. Photo: AFP LONDON: The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions…
PAA says Pakistan’s airspace remains closed to all aircraft registered in India an aircraft of Indian airline Spicejet making a final approach for landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. PHOTO: AFP The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended restrictions on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24. Pakistan has kept…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, interior minister praise security forces for their successful operation Pakistani army soldiers patrol at D Chowk near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Security forces killed 22 terrorists during a…
Kai Havertz headed Arsenal to the brink of the Premier League title. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also…
LONDON: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup but is hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay will be fit for next month’s tournament. Arsenal’s Timber has been sidelined since mid-March with a groin injury and Koeman said his chances of making the Dutch squad were in the…
‘I am very happy with the verdict. May such justice continue to be delivered in Pakistan,’ mother says Sana Yousaf’s parents talk to the media outside the court after it announces the verdict in the murder case of their daughter, who was killed in June last year. SCREENGRAB The parents of social media influencer Sana…
KSE-100 index settles higher as easing oil prices and pause in Middle East tensions fuel broad-based buying KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Tuesday as investors maintained a calmer frame of mind and continued a healthy buying spree throughout the day. Positive sentiment prevailed in the market after international oil…