Security escorts fan off after she continued approaching singer despite repeated cues to exit stage A performance by Atif Aslam at the DHA Sports Club in Karachi on Friday took an unexpected turn when an on-stage fan interaction briefly disrupted the concert. A female fan climbed on the stage during Aslam’s set and approached the singer…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged that Pakistan’s decision to privatise Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) could raise issues of access to credit for small farmers, as the bank has managed to reduce bad loans by one quarter to Rs50 billion to address governance concerns. Would the privatisation expose Pakistan’s 97% small-scale farmers…
CHRISTCHURCH: The Canterbury Crusaders say star back Leicester Fainga’anuku’s move into the forward pack has exceeded expectations after he powered the defending champions to an important Super Rugby win. Fainga’anuku was a dynamic performer playing as a flanker in Friday night’s 36-20 victory over the higher-ranked Auckland Blues in Christchurch. It was a third successive…
Rajasthan Royals announce ‘Pink Promise Match’ on May 9 Rajasthan Royals will take the field in a special all-pink jersey during their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, but the occasion is about far more than just cricket.The match marks the Royals’ third annual ‘Pink Promise Match’, an initiative dedicated…
Express Entertainment is making waves in the prime time slot with its ongoing drama Nikammay, a lighthearted, laughter-filled series that has quickly captured audience attention. Airing daily at 7:00pm, the drama showcases Express Entertainment’s mission to bring quality stories to its viewers. Built around warm family banter and emotionally grounded storytelling, Nikammay stands out for its refreshing…
Ban on ‘objectionable clothing’, LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women’s voice Women hold placards at Aurat March Karachi, 2024. PHOTO: File KARACHI: Karachi’s district administration has issued a conditional no-objection certificate (NOC) to Aurat March for its upcoming public gathering with 28 conditions, including clauses on the clothing of participants and…
KARACHI: Small dyeing and bleaching companies working within Pakistan’s textile supply chain are facing increasing financial stress as delayed payments from large exporters disrupt operations across key industrial clusters. Industry participants say many small and medium?sized processing units in Karachi are struggling to maintain cash flow amid slower export activity and rising operating costs. These…
Debutant Azan Awais finished on 85. Photo: BCB Debutant opener Azan Awais announced himself on the international stage with a composed unbeaten half-century as he mounted a strong response against on the second day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. At stumps, Pakistan were well placed at 179-1 in…
Suryansh Shedge (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Along with runs and wickets against his name, what a young cricketer proudly carries in his or her kitbag is praise from a senior player in the dressing room – a modern-day legend whom they look up to. Mumbai and Punjab Kings allrounder Suryansh Shedge still remembers how elated he…
Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama dominated the first half’s scoring, managing 19 and 16 apiece, with everyone else combined shooting barely 30 percent from the field. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Friday,…