Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Italian Open against Sorana Cirstea in the third round. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women’s game has…
Fact-check traced viral video to May 2024 X post showing TTP ambush on Pakistan security forces act-check traced viral video to May 2024 X post showing TTP ambush on Pakistan security forces. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, were sharing a video on social media platform X since May 17,…
Advises users to verify their SIM registration status, ensure timely biometric verification where required The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday warned that WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIMs could become inaccessible if users did not update their details. In an advisory issued on X, PTA said users must ensure that their WhatsApp…
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…