Bannu boy overcomes poverty, lack of facilities to become K-P’s top-ranked junior squash player PESHAWAR: Fourteen-year-old Danish Sikandar, a Class 9 student from the backward village of Mandan in Bannu district, has emerged as the number one ranked junior squash player in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in the Under-15 category, a remarkable journey marked by financial hardship, determination…
Decent Work platform economy convention seeks labour protections for millions in app-based jobs and services The convention applies to “all digital labour platforms” and “all digital platform workers… whether they are in the formal or informal economy”, according to the text adopted by ILO members. PHOTO: PEXELS The first-ever international agreement on safeguarding digital platform…
Council also discussed the proposed draft Rules Regulating Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Council ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Pakistan on Thursday decided to introduce certain amendments to the Code of Conduct for Judges while considering a range of institutional and administrative matters during a meeting held at the Supreme Court…
The federal government on Friday further cut the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre and that of high-speed diesel by Rs2 for the next week. According to a press release from the Petroleum Division, the new petrol price is Rs373.78, while HSD is Rs378.78 This marks the fifth consecutive reduction in fuel prices in…
Christian Pulisic has been the US side’s talisman since his teenage years, shouldering massive expectations. Photo: AFP LONDON: United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are “ready to battle” on soccer’s biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday. Expecations are running high in the States as the US…
For all excitement surrounding IPO, determining what SpaceX is actually worth remains difficult valuation exercise Founder, CEO, Chairman, and Chief Engineer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks via videolink on the day of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, US, June 12, 2026. Photo: Reuters SpaceX jumped over 20%…
PMD said rain is expected in Islamabad, parts of Punjab, K-P, Sindh, Balochistan between June 11 and June 13 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued warnings of rain, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding in several parts of the country, while hot and humid conditions persist…
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson walks off after losing his wicket to the bowling of England’s Josh Tongue. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England. The 35-year-old former skipper called time ahead…
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Bilawal welcomes PM’s invitation to form G-B government, terms recognition of PPP mandate ‘democratic’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted dinner in honour of high level diplomatic delegation headed by PPP PChairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to form the…