US president had planned musical celebration of 250th anniversary of country’s independence WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out citing political tensions. Trump’s administration had publicized multiple headliners for a “Freedom 250” concert…
Accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan and the capital Kabul Afghan refugees wait in a queue to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham on October 27, 2023. PHOTO: AFP A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board, including 10 children, a provincial official told AFP. Deadly…
Arafat Minhas took 5-32 on ODI debut against Australia to become the first Pakistani bowler to claim a five-wicket haul on debut. Photo: PCB Pakistan outspun Australia by five wickets in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi with spinner Arafat Minhas becoming the first home bowler to take five wickets on ODI debut on Saturday….
Israel used sexual violence as war crime, crime against humanity, says Palestinian Foreign Ministry An Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, poses for a picture upon arrival at Fiumicino Airport, in Fiumicino, Italy, May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli…
Spinner Arafat Minhas celebrates after taking five wickets on ODI debut against Australia at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Photo: PCB Left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas produced a sensational spell on debut as Pakistan bowled out Australia for 200 in the first One-Day International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Minhas returned remarkable figures of 5 for…
Drops a vibrant surprise track with rising artists, gifting fans the perfect holiday treat Pakistani pop sensation Asim Azhar has just given his fans the perfect festive treat. Taking to Instagram, the singer shared a candid, high-energy Reel that immediately caught the attention of music lovers and netizens alike. The Reel serves as the official…
Tedros urges more aid in Kinshasa, saying Ebola response has received only a third of needed funds World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 30, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief on Saturday called on communities in the…
Three killed, 11 injured in new Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as Israeli troops advance beyond Litani River Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed security of the country amid new attacks from Israel. PHOTO: ANADOLU Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met on Saturday to discuss US-hosted military…
Filmmakers Mahnoor Batool, Shahnawaz Khan’s documentary portrays life in Parachinar and other conflict-hit areas Pakistani filmmakers Mahnoor Batool and Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan’s The Emergency Exit secured the “Spirit of Doc Lab” award at the Kathmandu Doc Lab. Having the prestige of being the only Pakistani film to earn an award this year at the festival….
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo can provide Ghana with plenty of insight on group rivals England. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Now at Manchester City,…