BARA: The Bara Political Alliance has escalated its protest movement against the worsening displacement crisis in the Tirah Valley and rising insecurity in Bara Akakhel, Khyber tribal district. The alliance has summoned a grand Afridi jirga on May 2 to finalise a future course of action, including a possible protest in Peshawar. Alliance President Hasham…
LONDON: Portugal’s World Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to late former teammate Diogo Jota, midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday, as they prepare to open their Group K campaign against DR Congo next week. The wristbands, a gift from Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, carry the names of all squad members alongside that of former Portugal forward Jota,…
Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran (Screengrab) Krunal Pandya has cleared the air after a viral video from the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sparked speculation of a serious fallout with Nicholas Pooran.The drama began during the match at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium when Krunal bowled two sharp bouncers at Pooran….
‘Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country,’ said Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE president Strait of Hormuz also dubbed as energy corridor as millions of barrels of oil move from one part to another from here. PHOTO: REUTERS UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the US-Iran war must guarantee access…
India backs infrastructure plans linking northeast to Bay of Bengal via Myanmar and Thailand Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, June 1, 2026. REUTERS India gave a red-carpet welcome on Monday to Myanmar’s junta leader-turned President Min…
KARACHI: Stocks came under renewed selling pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as investor sentiment remained fragile following the government’s decision to withdraw fuel subsidies and sharply increase petroleum prices. The benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a volatile session, losing over 1,600 points. It initially plunged deeply before recouping some of the losses,…
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,…
Erling Haaland sent Manchester City top of the Premier League. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets’ third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the…
. KARACHI: A police constable was killed after being struck by a speeding car while signaling it to stop near Maymar Morr on the SITE Superhighway. Police later chased the vehicle and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in smuggling. The suspects – identified as Agha Jan and Naseem – were transporting a large quantity of…
RAWALPINDI: On the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, on night between 6 and 7 May, the armed forces, particularly Pakistan Air Force (PAF), commemorate a defining chapter in the nation’s military history; one that strengthened national confidence, reaffirmed institutional resolve and validated PAF’s relentless pursuit of modernisation and focused capability enhancement. According to the Inter-Services Public…