Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female manager in a top European men’s league. PHOTO: AFP/FILE LONDON: Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta said Thursday she was looking forward to questions about football rather than her pioneering role as the first female manager of a men’s team in a top European league. Eta, 34, was named Union coach…
Gold prices declined after a three-day upward trend in both global and domestic markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $33 per ounce, bringing it down to $4,792 per ounce. Following global trends, local bullion markets also recorded a decline, with the price of 24-carat gold per tola…
The Iranian foreign minister on Friday announced the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial ships till the remaining duration of the country’s ceasefire with the United States. In a post on X, FM Abbas Araghchi said: “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial…
Tarbela discharge rises from 8,000 to 30,000 cusecs, while Mangla releases around 15,000 cusecs View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has increased water…
Morgan Gibbs-White scored the winner for Nottingham Forest. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals. Leading 3-1 from the quarter-final first leg, Unai Emery’s team swatted aside Bologna with a 4-0 victory at Villa Park….
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a relaxation in the honorarium policy to enable him and the President of Pakistan to grant as many performance honoraria as they deem appropriate to employees of the two highest offices of the country due to their “unique nature of work”. The instructions have been issued in the…
Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE GERMANY: Top two seeds Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets wins on Thursday, as Mirra Andreeva set up a last-eight clash with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.Australian Open champion Rybakina beat Diana…
Ex-controller examinations sent show cause notice over irregularities, including delays, late issuance of admit cards KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday warned that students found involved in cheating during matriculation and intermediate examinations will be barred from appearing in future board exams, as authorities intensified measures to ensure transparency in the examination system. In a joint…
Says Pakistan ready for inaugural Panda Bond alongside exploring other financing avenues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on the Fox Business Network during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, where he highlighted Pakistan’s economic outlook and its role in diplomatic efforts in the region. Responding to a query,…
Deputy minister Khatibzadeh says Hormuz to remain open but new rules may apply on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum Hormuz to remain open but new rules may apply, says Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. PHOTO: ANADOLU Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is…