fans party for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday
Thousands gather at Queen frontman’s Montreux statue in costume, song and celebration Czech sculptor Irena…
fans party for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday
Thousands gather at Queen frontman’s Montreux statue in costume, song and celebration Czech sculptor Irena Sedlecka’s statue of Freddie Mercury was adorned with flowers and balloons to mark his 80th birthday. PHOTO: AFP Thousands of Queen fans sang, cheered and partied at the Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux on Saturday to celebrate what would have…
Rising costs revive repair economy
KARACHI: Pakistan’s rising cost of living is giving an old habit a new economic meaning: repair it rather than replace it. From mobile phones and laptops to air-conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and other household appliances, consumers are increasingly paying technicians to extend the lives of products once discarded or replaced. For thousands of technicians, workshop…
Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League
The Norwegian striker heads home Semenyo’s cross to seal a 1-0 win over Coventry Erling Haaland headed Manchester City in front against Coventry. Photo: AFP LONDON: New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held…
Rumesh cements javelin dominance
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has emerged as one of the world’s leading javelin throwers in a breakthrough season, adding the Diamond League final title to his Commonwealth Games gold and building momentum ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. The 23-year-old became the first Sri Lankan athlete to win the prestigious Diamond League final after throwing…
Nearly 11,700 net metering cases resolved
Energy Minister Awais Leghari speaking in a video message. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, nearly 11,700 pending net metering cases have been resolved and the process of direct communication with the affected consumers has officially commenced. “This initiative aims to ensure that every eligible consumer…
Messi stars as Miami settle for Atlanta draw
MIAMI: Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star’s first match since announcing his retirement from international football. Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but there were sparks aplenty on the field after with…
Nepal flood death toll hits 1,341 as expectant mothers struggle in shelters
5,531 remain missing as UN estimates 500 births next month, 74 women potentially requiring emergency obstetric care A woman displaced by the deadly flash floods and mudslide, sits inside a classroom at a school turned into a temporary shelter, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Crammed into crowded shelter camps, thousands…
Pakistan, seven Muslim nations condemn ‘inflammatory’ Israeli remarks calling to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Joint statement warns removal plans would risk undermining regional stability, violate international law Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, August 5, 2026. — REUTERS The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab…
Small traders get simplified tax scheme
Minister says super tax abolished for exporters; faceless audits, centralised assessments to reduce harassment Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: file LAHORE: The government has introduced major tax relief and structural reforms to reduce the burden on businesses, exporters, salaried persons and small traders, while transforming the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) into a…
Zverev, Gauff ease into US Open last 16
Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a second Grand Slam title alive with a straightforward win over Alejandro Tabilo. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a second Grand Slam title alive with a straightforward win over Alejandro Tabilo, while Coco Gauff stayed strong to reach the fourth round of the US…
