Rybakina reaches US Open quarter-final
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns the ball to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during their fourth-round…
Rybakina reaches US Open quarter-final
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns the ball to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during their fourth-round match at the U.S. Open, on Monday in New York. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: World number two Elena Rybakina swept past four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 on Monday to line up a US Open quarter-final against China’s…
Pakistan-Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b-strong consumer market
Council will connect Pakistani businesses with projects, investors, and partners across selected African countries The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa’s 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent. The platform, which is described as Pakistan’s first…
KEMU moves against Afghan medical students following PMDC directives
Asks 20 students to complete formalities for their return; Amnesty calls decision discriminatory Lahore’s King Edward Medical University (KEMU) is one of the first public universities to act on fresh directives issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) — a significant regulatory decision affecting Afghan medical students enrolled in medical and dental institutions…
Pakistan seek to salvage pride
KARACHI: Pakistan will look to salvage some pride when they face in-form England in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after a turbulent week that brought sweeping changes to their squad and coaching staff. England lead the three-match series 2-0 after comprehensive victories at Headingley and Lord’s, leaving Pakistan with little more…
Director Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary
Many who knew Musk stayed silent out of fear, Gibney says, unveiling his four-hour film in Venice Director Alex Gibney poses during a photocall for the documentary “Musk” /Photo:Reuters Many people were too frightened to speak publicly about Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney said on Tuesday, as he unveiled his marathon documentary about the billionaire…
Pakistan more resilient to external shocks than in 2022: Moody’s
Says country remains vulnerable due to a fragile external position and weak debt affordability Pakistan is now better placed to absorb external economic shocks than it was in 2022, Moody’s Assistant Vice President Grace Lim said, attributing the improved resilience to two years of macroeconomic stabilisation and recent governance measures. Speaking to state-run Pakistan TV…
Pakistan edge South Korea in thriller
Pakistan survived a nerve-wracking opening match of the Test series against South Korea on Tuesday, prevailing 4-3 in sudden death after the two sides were locked at 5-5 at the end of regulation time. The contest, played at a high tempo in Korea, produced an attacking display as both teams repeatedly threatened the opposition goal….
Lahooti Melo unveils QB, Shafqat Amanat Ali as Larkana 2026 headliners
The 16th edition returns to Larkana on September 21 for World Peace Day, with an expanding folk and Sufi lineup Quratulain Balouch (QB) and Shafqat Amanat Ali have been confirmed as headliners for the 2026 edition of Lahooti Melo, set to take place in Larkana on September 21 to mark World Peace Day. Lahooti Melo…
Naval chief recalls ‘Op. SOMNATH’ on Navy Day, says legacy of courage continues as reflected in Marka-e-Haq
Admiral Ashraf lays floral wreath at Martyrs Monument, meets families of the fallen personnel Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Tuesday recalled Operation Somnath on Navy Day, saying the spirit of resilience and courage behind the historic operation continued to endure, as reflected once again during Marka-e-Haq with India, the military’s media wing said. According to…
Pakistan seek solid batting
Captain Fatima Sana says her side must improve strike rotation and build stronger Fatima Sana enjoys celebrations with her team-mates. Photo: Asian Cricket Council Pakistan captain Fatima Sana wants her charges to deliver in batting as her brigade is set to face Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan…
