Shelton stuns Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final. Photo: AFP NEW…
Shelton stuns Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history. The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6…
Inam leaves key posts amid doping
Pakistan’s seasoned wrestler and Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary Mohammad Inam Butt finds himself in hot water over doping scandal. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Pakistan’s ace-wrestler and administrator Muhammad Inam Butt has voluntarily stepped down from his positions as Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary and chairman Pakistan Olympic Association’s (POA) Athletes Commission due to pending decision…
PMDC order for Afghan medical students sparks backlash
Rights groups, opposition parties urge government to let enrolled Afghan students complete their degrees Human rights groups and opposition parties have strongly criticised a Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) directive requiring Afghan nationals already enrolled in medical and dental institutions in Pakistan to return to Afghanistan, arguing that students should not be penalised for deteriorating…
Mushtaq blames instability for crisis
KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test leggie and Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has identified the reasons behind Pakistan cricket’s current crisis and Babar Azam’s decline in form. Mushtaq said Pakistan’s struggles were not the result of failure in one series or two Test matches, but stemmed from years of poor decisions, inconsistency in selection, frequent changes…
Lawyer’s body found in vehicle at Rawalpindi judicial complex
SSP operations says investigation into cause of death is underway, situation will become clear after forensic Lawyer found dead inside car at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: A lawyer was found dead inside his car at the Judicial Complex in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, with police and forensic experts collecting evidence from the scene to…
Imran-like facilities: prisoners move FCC
Over 71,000 prisoners and under-trials are currently held across Punjab’s 45 jails, including 68,570 men and 1,310 women. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Three prisoners incarcerated at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail have approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking the same medical facilities provided to PTI founder Imran Khan on the Supreme Court’s order. According to sources, the…
Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
BRUSSELS: Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in quotes published on Wednesday he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027. The 34-year-old made the last of his 115 international appearances at this summer’s World Cup but will only return to the Red Devils set-up for Euro 2028 qualifiers next year. The Real…
Pakistan debutants embrace Test opportunity
Pakistan’s three Test debutants stumper Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, fast bowler Razaullah Khan and all-rounder Muhammad Imran Randhawa said they were excited to represent their country, with each reflecting on the difficult domestic journeys that brought them to the international stage. The trio were handed their Test caps for the third and final match against England…
Bilawal urges Naqvi to debate new provinces issue in parliament
Says ready to debate the issue with any federal minister or government representative Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaks to reporters in London. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Wednesday Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is entitled to express his views on the creation of new provinces, but…
Govt allows 200,000 tonnes more sugar export
Second export decision in three weeks as past exports pushed prices to Rs220; IMF ignored PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better production this year, with the commodity selling at an average price of Rs148 per kg. Millers have been trying to convince the government to allow…
