PM Shehbaz pays tribute, says entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces Security forces killed at least 27 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij in a series of intelligence-based operations in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal. REUTERS NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories. The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with…
The Supreme court to also role on tariffs, migration and users of illegal drugs barring guns A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. REUTERS Disputes involving President Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs, immigration and firing regulatory officials have drawn a lot of attention during the Supreme Court’s current term,…
Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes. Photo: AFP/File MONACO: World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old…
Says political issues in AJK should be resolved through dialogue, parliamentary processes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying he would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter and seek a resolution through dialogue. “I will…
Federal minister urges dialogue over confrontation as JAAC plans fresh protests in AJK Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday rejected claims that the October 3, 2025, agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee…
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women’s French Open champion since 1992. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since…
Israel’s regional wars since Oct. 7 Hamas attack cost the country $138bn through April Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision, Israel would gradually wean itself off its reliance on the massive military aid it receives from the United States. PHOTO: AFP The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to…
The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The government may not be able to provide any significant tax relief to all the affected…
Actor argues husband’s comments were aimed at both genders as Alizeh Shah accuses couple of hypocrisy Actor Sarah Khan, wife of singer Falak Shabir, took to social media to defend her husband’s comments on women’s dressing, sharing her views on what she believes to be the true meaning of feminism. Khan’s remarks, however, received mixed…