Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone applauds the fans after his team’s Champions League semi-final defeat by Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal’s Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid condemned Diego Simeone’s side to a fifth straight season without silverware, inevitably raising questions over the Argentine coach’s future. Asked if he had the strength to continue…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of…
Police allegedly use violence and arrest Aurat March leader Sheema Kermani and her companions outside the press club on Tuesday. Photo: X The Sindh government on Wednesday suspended three police officers for allegedly subjecting women and transgender individuals from the Aurat March to violence and arrest outside Karachi Press Club (KPC). A day earlier, the…
Senator Talha Mehmood expressed serious concern over the state of tourism infrastructure in Chitral ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination has been informed that security concerns continue to pose a challenge in Chitral, with foreign tourists required to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) prior to visiting the district. The panel met under the…
Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) posted a mixed yet broadly positive performance in March 2026, reflecting an uneven recovery in Pakistan's industrial sector. The latest provisional data show that while annual growth remained strong, short-term indicators pointed to volatility and underlying structural challenges. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, LSM output increased by 11.09% in March 2026 compared…
Unsociable match times in Asia means monetisation opportunities for broadcasters come down massively. Photo: AFP LONDON: Swathes of football-mad Asia from China to India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the biggest-ever World Cup with kick-off barely one month away. Unsociable match times in the region is one reason why hundreds of…
SRH’s Abhishek Sharma, left, interacts with teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field in a high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with both sides looking to bounce back after recent defeats in IPL 2026. This contest brings together two of the most explosive batting units in the league….
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health Fans remain central to the PSL experience, but the line between support and criticism grows increasingly blurred online. Photo: PCB/FILE KARACHI: “Brother, what can I tell you? Whenever I look at Twitter and Facebook, I feel like I have achieved nothing in cricket,that…
‘Speaker’s ruling states that information regarding proceedings of any session cannot be provided’ ISLAMABAD: The IHC on Tuesday reserved verdict on a petition filed by the National Assembly Secretariat challenging an order of the Pakistan Information Commission regarding the provision of details of parliamentary standing committees. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the case. Advocate Hafiz…
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million “Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war.” The old adage rang true at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions ignited a strong revival in investor confidence, fuelling a powerful market rebound. The market opened on…