Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event The Pakistani delegation comprised Dr Shazia Anwer Cheema and Vikas Kumar, who presented their scientific papers, while Ch Hamid Mahmood and Agha Iqrar Haroon participated in the International Forum discussion. PHOTO: dnd.com.pk The III International Lazgi Dance Festival concluded in Khiva, Uzbekistan, which…
Says 100b dollars were invested on plants to built automobiles on US soil under MAGA initiative US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US April 6, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump on Friday said he would…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: AFP LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title.Guardiola’s second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal heading into the final weeks of the season. But City’s title bid could be hampered by a…
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses A Greek Coast Guard vessel transfers activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, at the port of Atherinolakkos, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS More than 100…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather alert warning of widespread dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms and strong winds in the northwestern parts of the country from May 2. In its advisory, the department said a fresh westerly…
Nikola Jokic enraged the home crowd by sparking a brawl with Jaylen Clark. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance Thursday. Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs…
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support. US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate…
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts LAHORE: Despite repeated austerity announcements by the Punjab government, including a 50% cut in fuel expenses and parking of unnecessary official vehicles, public doubts persist. Citizens question why large numbers of green number plate vehicles are still seen on highways, outside offices,…
Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman Minister of State and Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bilal bin Saqib calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the early and full operationalisation of an effective, internationally…
Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG’s goals against Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title….