Officials and players pose for a group photo during an event organized by Razi Sports Academy in Islamabad. ISLAMABAD: A coaching seminar organized by Razi Sports Academy concluded at Shalimar Club, where badminton coaches and physical education teachers from across the country received modern training aimed at improving coaching standards in Pakistan. Around 40 male…
Naqvi signed on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, while Ahmed signed on behalf of the Bangladeshi government ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in combating drug smuggling, narcotics trafficking and drug abuse, with both sides agreeing to boost security ties. According to a statement issued…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold and silver prices on Friday increased in both local and international markets. The price of gold rose by Rs3,400 per tola, reaching Rs490,362. The rate for 10 grams of gold also increased by Rs2,915 to Rs420,406. In the international market, gold…
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route The Iranian and US flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS United States and Iranian negotiators have scaled back ambitions for a comprehensive peace deal and are instead seeking a temporary memorandum…
Says 2,276 families, comprising 8,858 individuals, had been ‘completely wiped out’ amid the ongoing conflict Palestinian children trek through the rubbles to fetch water. Photo: Reuters/file More than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost at least one parent since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023, the enclave’s health ministry said in a…
M/T Riesco sinks in the Gulf of Oman, September 8, after being destroyed by CENTCOM forces in response to attempted IRGC attacks on a US Navy warship. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday, after the…
Ministers deny property rights will be undermined as Pakistan prepares for 5G era ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Sunday said a committee constituted by the prime minister to resolve concerns over proposed amendments to telecommunication laws had unanimously agreed to revise the draft legislation, making the consent of property owners mandatory before any…
Fatima Sana’s charges recover from late collapse in a rain-curtailed game to chase 92 with two balls spare Pakistan women held their nerve to beat Thailand women by three wickets in a tense second quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Thursday. Pakistan chased the 92-run target with two balls remaining after losing seven…
Police allege father, brother and relatives plotted 28-year-old Ayesha’s murder for ‘honour’ FINAL MOMENTS: Motorcycle-riding suspects visible on CCTV footage allegedly targeted Ayesha Gilamana’s vehicle. The vehicle went out of control and crashed on the Taxila bypass during the suspects’ firing, leading to Gilamana’s death on the spot. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPIDI: The murder investigation into…
Israeli media says contacts focus on defining ‘Hezbollah-free zone’ ahead of phased Israeli pullout Israeli and Lebanese military officers have begun United States-mediated talks to establish clear criteria for a “Hezbollah-free zone” ahead of a planned trial Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported Sunday. Citing unnamed Israeli security…