McIlroy laments ‘stupid mistakes’
SOUTHPORT: Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his…
McIlroy laments ‘stupid mistakes’
SOUTHPORT: Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his opening round of the British Open that left the Masters champion seven shots off the lead. In a rollercoaster round at Royal Birkdale, McIlroy bogeyed both par threes on the front nine and then dropped a shot at both par…
Chosen for what? The moral burden of Abrahamic communities
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Human beings have always been fascinated by the idea of being chosen. Nations seek it, civilisations claim it, and religious communities often find comfort in believing that they occupy a special place in the Divine plan. Yet…
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Talks remain at an early stage and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between US and Iran A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026—REUTERS Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy…
Govt raises petrol by Rs5, HSD by Rs30 in first daily price revision
Hours after unveiling daily price mechanism, government raises petrol to Rs316.15 and HSD to Rs354.35 per litre Just hours after announcing a new mechanism to revise petroleum prices on a daily basis, the federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.44 and Rs31.05 per litre, respectively, citing fluctuations…
Graft scandal rocks Croatian sports
The Croatian world-champion sibling duo Janicaand Ivica Kostelic. Photo: AFP LONDON: A graft scandal at Croatia’s ski federation has sent shockwaves through sports bodies across the country, with sports stars demanding change from a system they say has let them down. For a population of just 3.8 million, Croatia boasts a remarkable number of sporting…
UN rights chief calls for calm, dialogue amid AJK unrest
Türk voices concern over JAAC ban, internet curbs and protest deaths in Azad Jammu and Kashmir UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Photo: AFP United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday appealed for calm in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and called for meaningful and inclusive political dialogue to address the…
Pakistani researcher wins wildlife conservation award
Research examines the impacts of trophy hunting on mountain carnivores, ungulates and local communities Bilal Mustafa receives the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council for Conservation of Game and Wildlife. — EXPRESS Pakistani researcher Bilal Mustafa has received the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council…
Root sees England to series-levelling win
England’s Joe Root goes on the attack against India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Photo: AFP LONDON: Joe Root’s typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday to level this three-match series at 1-1. Root came in to bat with…
PML-N reviews Nawaz, Maryam visit plans ahead of election rallies in AJK
PML-N reviews election strategy, orders door-to-door campaign and mobilisation of supporters across the region MUZAFFARABAD: The central leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a key consultative meeting with party leaders on Friday to review the arrangements for party president Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s upcoming visit to the region and arrangements for…
PM hails $440m Pakistan-China pharma deals, vows enhanced security for Chinese investors
Cooperation agreement regarding national programme for protective vaccines also finalised Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Pakistan-China Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference on Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology Sector in Islamabad on July 17, 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the signing of nine agreements worth over $440 million between Pakistani and Chinese…
