Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Diego Simeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico. Photo: AFP/File MADRID: Atletico…
Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Diego Simeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico. Photo: AFP/File MADRID: Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The…
Rubina Ashraf urges husbands, in-laws to be compassionate to postpartum women
Veteran actor calls for greater understanding of pregnancy blues, postpartum mental health Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf urged husbands and in-laws to be more compassionate and understanding towards postpartum women. She also urged support for women dealing with postpartum depression, pregnancy blues and the emotional challenges that often accompanied motherhood. “I feel those who are around…
Pakistan claim historic silver at ITF Masters World Team Championships
Aqeel Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and teammates deliver Pakistan’s best-ever finish in the 45+ category ISLAMBAD: Pakistan produced its finest-ever performance at the ITF Masters World Team Championships, securing the silver medal in the 45+ age category after a closely contested 2-1 defeat against top seeds and tournament favourites Spain in the championship final. The deciding…
Israel cancels entry permits for US activists supporting Palestinians in West Bank
American Jewish activists say travel permits revoked after volunteer work in occupied West Bank Israel has revoked the entry permits of a group of American Jewish activists who participated in protests in the occupied West Bank against attacks by Israeli occupiers on Palestinians and their property, The Forward, a United States Jewish publication, reported Friday….
PVARA nears licensing regime
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, has said that Pakistan is moving closer to establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for virtual asset service providers, marking a significant milestone for the country’s virtual assets sector. He made these remarks while chairing the third meeting of…
Messi alone will decide when to retire
The Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door. Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that…
Japan eyes record $56b defence budget amid regional security concerns
Proposed budget to focus on preparing ‘new forms of warfare,’ including drones, artificial intelligence Japan’s Defence Ministry plans to seek a record 8.9 trillion yen ($56 billion) in defence spending for fiscal 2027, as Tokyo accelerates its military buildup amid growing regional security concerns, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. The budget request, to be submitted…
Cases in international courts swallow billions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is currently fighting several cases pertaining to the power sector in international courts and is spending billions of rupees, which sparks questions about consistency of investment policy. These cases have been filed by different investors, who allege breach of contracts by the government of Pakistan. Earlier, in a case related to the…
Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win
Defending champion Ben Shelton of United States defeated Zizou Bergs of Belgium to reach the fourth round of the ATP Montreal Masters hardcourt tournament. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round…
Anayah Shahid credits Sajal Ali for support during ‘Zanjeerain’ debut
Actor says co-star was like an older sister, reveals she always wanted to debut with negative role Actor Anayah Shahid praised colleague Sajal Ali for supporting her during her debut in Zanjeerain, revealing that she had always wanted to begin her career with a negative role. In an interview, Anayah discussed her acting debut and…
