Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex The final team comprises Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, and Zohaib Afzal Malik. Photo: Facebook The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has selected three players for the upcoming Davis Cup Juniors, scheduled to be held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, from…
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier Major increase were recorded in the prices of electricity charges for the first quarter (54.02%), LPG (50.68%), petrol (44.10%), diesel (36.76%), wheat flour (36.06%), onions (31.89%) and tomatoes (23.46%). Photo: file KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has jumped sharply by 13.98%…
San Isidro court hears at least 100 witnesses in trial of Maradona’s medical team for negligence April 12, 2026 Napoli fans in the stands hold up a sign of Diego Maradona in the stands before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday,…
PM, CDF discuss mediation efforts Capital under unprecedented security lockdown Islamabad dialogue being closely US imposed new sanctions on Iran . PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the United States and Iran arrive in…
In a scene worthy of a troubling Bollywood script, Kangana Ranaut found herself at the centre of a real-life drama on Thursday afternoon at Chandigarh airport. As reported by NDTV, the actor-turned-politician was slapped by a CISF guard in broad daylight, amidst a crowd, raising questions about airport security protocols. The incident occurred as Ranaut,…
. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a significant constitutional petition seeking that women convicted in narcotics cases be sent home on probation instead of being imprisoned. A three-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, concluded the hearing after extensive legal…
The absence of incentives is a critical bottleneck. While public sector institutions such as TEVTA offer training programmes, industry participation remains limited due to weak awareness and inadequate policy support. KARACHI: Pakistan is a country where investing in human capital development is often viewed as an extravagance. Additionally, a troubling culture has developed in which…
Sindh govt to cover 50% bus fare; passengers to pay remaining half, says official. Peoples bus service formally launched in Sukkar. PHOTO: Mukesh Kumar Chawla FB page Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said the launch of the People’s Bus Service from Shikarpur to Sukkur was a gift for the people of Shikarpur….
Filmmaker says some films are complete in themselves, forced sequel could dilute what made originals so special Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali finally responded to the long-running rumors about possible sequels to his beloved films Jab We Met and Tamasha. Both films have enjoyed lasting popularity and continue to hold a special place in the hearts of…
LONDON: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches is a “historic moment” and “basic human right”, former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, something Popal said was the culmination of a “long…