Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Novak Djokovic fell to Mariano Navone of Argentina in the first round of the US…
Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Novak Djokovic fell to Mariano Navone of Argentina in the first round of the US Open on Sunday night in New York. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US…
Abbas seeks support for Pakistan
The country’s seasoned pacer Mohammad Abbas has called for patience and support for Pakistan’s Test side after their 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s, admitting that the team is ‘not playing good cricket’ but insisting that there are signs of improvement. The pacer pointed to dropped catches, batting failures and the inexperience of several players…
PM Shehbaz departs for three-day visit to Kyrgyz Republic
Premier to participate in SCO summit, hold bilateral discussions with President Zhaparov Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departs for Bishkek, Kygyzstan for a three-day official visit, August 31, 2026. Photo: Government of Pakistan/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for a three-day official visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he will address the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
Shafali stars as India crush Thailand
India opened their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, despite a late batting collapse after Shafali Verma’s explosive half-century. Third-ranked India raced to 159-9 after being 113-1, with opener Shafali anchoring the innings with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. Thailand fought…
Flick backs Yamal return
Spanish winger Lamine Yamal is finding his top level again, said Barca coach Hansi Flick on Sunday. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his “top level” ahead of Monday’s La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano. The 19-year-old struggled in Barca’s first match of…
PTI seeks withdrawal of cases against Imran, Bushra
. PESHAWAR: A PTI consultative conference on Sunday unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the withdrawal of “fabricated and politically motivated cases” against PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, protection of the independence and dignity of the judiciary, and provision of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa’s constitutional and financial rights. The resolution also demanded respect for the…
Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak island
Brent crude climbed $2.51 to $90.61 a barrel as of 0741 PKT; US WTI crude up $2.13 to $85.53 The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices were trading more than 2% higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and drew…
Inter survive Cagliari scare
Hakan Calhanoglu continued his strong scoring start to the Serie A season as he guided Inter to a 1-0 victory over Cagliari. Photo: AFP ROME: Hakan Calhanoglu’s early strike earned Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday as they continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence, while Como edged Napoli…
Yasir eyes Asian Games redemption
KARACHI: Pakistan’s No2 javelin thrower Yasir Sultan is hoping to turn his Asian Games disappointment into a medal opportunity as he prepares for next month’s continental showpiece. Yasir came agonisingly close to the podium at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, finishing fourth in the javelin throw competition after a hard-fought contest in challenging conditions. This…
Two terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Washuk IBO: state media
Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Two terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Palantak in Washuk district, state broadcaster PTV reported on Monday. According to PTV, security forces conducted a successful IBO in the area, killing the two terrorists under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna. The slain terrorists, according…
