For the third year running, reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar gave up the yellow jersey just one day after claiming it. Photo: AFP LONDON: When reigning champion Tadej Pogacar took the race leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Monday when he blitzed to victory in the third stage, it looked as though he…
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement. Photo: AFP LONDON: Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday. Four years after appearing to end her glittering career, Williams and…
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved ten Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during the first half of 2026, according to a statement issued on Monday. Nine companies have already completed their IPOs, raising more than Rs20 billion through public offerings. Book building for…
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X The Pakistan men’s national field hockey team is preparing for a crucial stretch in 2026 after securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026,…
PESHAWAR: Balochistan emerged as the overall champion of the 7th National Junior (Male & Female) Karate Championship 2026, which concluded with a colorful closing ceremony in Peshawar after several days of intense competition among young karate athletes from across the country. In the women’s category, Balochistan secured the championship title by winning four gold medals….
Pakistan stands as the seventh nuclear nation and the first Muslim state with nuclear capability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), President Asif Ali Zardari (C), CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on Youm-e-Takbeer on Thursday, reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible and peace-loving…
Says PAA, MoD continuing their efforts to restore and rehabilitate dysfunctional airports around the country Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) had successfully completed the rehabilitation of Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) Airport, which has now been restored to full functionality after years of neglect. In a post on…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to making “honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security” during a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the statement, the prime minister apprised President Pezeshkian of his recent…
Pakistan Meteorological Department warns that another spell of heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours Residents stand at their partially submerged house as they wait to evacuate a flooded area, following monsoon rains and rising water levels of the Chenab River, in Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab. Photo : REUTERS Heavy monsoon rains inundated several…
Gabriel Martinelli celebrates his 95th-minute goal for Brazil in Houston. Photo: AFP HOUSTON: Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck in the 95th minute in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time…