Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted…
Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…
Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals…
Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win
She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions…
Independent lawmaker Sajid Iqbal, who unseated AJK political heavyweight, joins PML-N
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah announces the joining of independent AJK lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal to the PML-N at a press conference in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Independent Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal, who…
Root’s return as Test captain a sign of England’s problems
LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record…
Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance US President Donald Trump listens, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner…
Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call
Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday night held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan, discussing recent regional developments…
Wani calls for accountability over doping scandal
The IPC Ministry secretary says state should not interfere in the affairs of federations Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan’s weightlifting setup, saying the country must ‘name and shame’ athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan’s international…
Seifert powers Super Giants to Hundred title
Tim Seifert smashed 72 from 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets with two balls remaining to win the 2026 Hundred men’s title at Lord’s on Sunday. Seifert, named player of the match and player of the series, struck four fours and seven sixes as Super Giants chased 159, finishing…
Sri Lanka fight back after India post 462 in Galle Test
Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella steady Sri Lanka after India’s imposing first innings total Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha (L) watches the ball after playing a shot during the third day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 17, 2026, Photo: AFP Sri Lanka fought…
