. Three back-to-back terrorist attacks in Balochistan serve as a grim reminder that the regional terror network remains intact, demanding unconventional solutions. Nevertheless, the swift pushback by security forces is commendable, underscoring the state’s resolve not to capitulate to these hostile elements. This latest bloodshed clearly demonstrates that cross-border infiltrators enjoy the backing of Indian…
Michael Olise’s France have so far lived up to their billing as favourites at the World Cup. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has offered more of a chance to continents that were previously underrepresented at the tournament, but a glance at the quarter-final line-up tells a familiar tale….
. The writer is a Lahore-based academic currently associated with Forman Christian College, a chartered university Dear Graduating Artists of 2026, Who are you? What are you saying? Why is it important? These are the essential questions that arise from the bold, unfiltered creative expressions at Lahore’s leading art institutions – most recently at SVAD,…
Morgan Rogers speaks during an England World Cup press conference in Kansas City. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: England’s Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway’s Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday. The forwards, who will meet in the quarter-finals in Miami, are among the frontrunners…
Teachers injured while intervening as stick-wielding students brawl; campus security tightened At least five people were injured when a violent clash broke out between two rival student organisations at the University of Karachi (KU) on Thursday, triggering police intervention and heightened security on campus. According to police, the incident began with a heated verbal exchange…
Spain are yet to concede a goal at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday with the daunting task of breaching the European champions’ watertight defence for the first time at the 2026 tournament. In beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 on Monday, Luis de la Fuente’s men…
Police say the suspect confessed to killing the six-year-old boy after allegedly sexually assaulting him A judicial magistrate on Thursday remanded the prime suspect in the alleged sexual assault and murder of a six-year-old boy in Karachi’s Old City area to police custody for five days after investigators said he confessed to the crime. The…
Says cargo was experiencing severe flooding when Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre received distress call The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), rescued all 20 Pakistani crew members from a sinking cargo dhow off the coast of Ormara after responding to a distress call, the military’s media wing said on…
For the third year running, reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar gave up the yellow jersey just one day after claiming it. Photo: AFP LONDON: When reigning champion Tadej Pogacar took the race leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Monday when he blitzed to victory in the third stage, it looked as though he…
LAUSANNE: The Russian athletics federation announced Thursday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes. “Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds…