KARACHI: A peon entered the room and told Shaharyar Khan, “Sir, Younis Khan is here to meet you.” The PCB chairman was busy in another meeting at the time, so he replied, “Ask him to wait for five minutes, I’ll call him in.” When this message was conveyed to Younis Khan, he became furious. “I…
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the provincial government had constituted a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat incident, a day after an agreement between the government and protesters ended a days-long sit-in staged in response to the terrorist attack in Ziarat’s Mangi area. Thousands of poeple gathered at Ayub Stadium in Quetta on…
KARACHI: Gold prices in the local market increased on Friday even as international rates declined, with the yellow metal still heading for its first monthly gain in five months. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs3,000 to Rs430,436. Ten-gram gold…
ISLAMABAD: While acknowledging imperfections in the current governance system, mainstream political parties have favoured strengthening the constitutionally guaranteed local government system instead of creating new provinces. During a day-long discussion on the need for new provinces or administrative units, participants also blamed the bureaucracy for poor governance and inadequate service delivery. At the discussion, organised…
Former Peru international will join squad directly in Indonesia after applying for wrong visa category Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad’s training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The former Peru international and Newcastle United player…
A 3D-printed Meta logo and word “AI” are seen in this illustration created on July 20, 2026. — REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Private hospitals across Pakistan are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, data analytics and systems interoperability as competition intensifies in the multi-disciplinary care market. The push aims to create seamless physical-to-digital patient journeys and…
Frank Lampard celebrates as Coventry City secure Premier League promotion after 25 years, completing a remarkable managerial turnaround. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, masterminding a promotion-winning campaign that rehabilitated the former Chelsea star’s managerial reputation. Lampard’s Championship…
. Governor K-P Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that the youth were Pakistan’s most valuable asset and the country’s future, stressing that providing them with positive direction was a collective responsibility. Addressing a networking session of the Youth Parliament of Pakistan, the governor said that young…
Dr Uzair Khan says the clinic combines internationally recognised brands with advanced AI-driven treatment planning. As the aesthetic medicine landscape in Pakistan has grown increasingly competitive, with clinics opening at a rapid pace across major cities, one name continues to stand apart through its unwavering commitment to international standards and premium quality treatments. Estheticare, widely…
Wasa chairman warns of action over uncovered manholes. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi District Council has approved a project to install heavy-duty iron and concrete covers on 350 dangerous and deep manholes and sewer openings across outlying areas under the tehsil councils. The project, costing Rs88.892 million, will also include the installation of strong safety…