Messi eyes second World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD: Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player…
Messi eyes second World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD: Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium — where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over. Messi had turned 29 in June 2016 and was already…
Kundi calls for united stand to secure K-P’s rights
. PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the people of the province and the country’s security forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, but regretted that a lack of resources was often cited whenever the province’s constitutional rights were discussed. Addressing the First Achievement Awards 2026 ceremony organised by…
Sit-in ends as govt, Ziarat committee strike judicial inquiry deal
Balochistan govt orders judicial probe into Ziarat tragedy after reaching agreement with sit-in committee Representatives of the Balochistan government and the Ziarat sit-in committee sign a written agreement after successful negotiations to end the prolonged Ziarat sit-in. Photo: Express The Balochistan government on Friday decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat…
McIlroy laments ‘stupid mistakes’
SOUTHPORT: Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his opening round of the British Open that left the Masters champion seven shots off the lead. In a rollercoaster round at Royal Birkdale, McIlroy bogeyed both par threes on the front nine and then dropped a shot at both par…
Chosen for what? The moral burden of Abrahamic communities
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Human beings have always been fascinated by the idea of being chosen. Nations seek it, civilisations claim it, and religious communities often find comfort in believing that they occupy a special place in the Divine plan. Yet…
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Talks remain at an early stage and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between US and Iran A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026—REUTERS Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy…
Govt raises petrol by Rs5, HSD by Rs30 in first daily price revision
Hours after unveiling daily price mechanism, government raises petrol to Rs316.15 and HSD to Rs354.35 per litre Just hours after announcing a new mechanism to revise petroleum prices on a daily basis, the federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.44 and Rs31.05 per litre, respectively, citing fluctuations…
Graft scandal rocks Croatian sports
The Croatian world-champion sibling duo Janicaand Ivica Kostelic. Photo: AFP LONDON: A graft scandal at Croatia’s ski federation has sent shockwaves through sports bodies across the country, with sports stars demanding change from a system they say has let them down. For a population of just 3.8 million, Croatia boasts a remarkable number of sporting…
UN rights chief calls for calm, dialogue amid AJK unrest
Türk voices concern over JAAC ban, internet curbs and protest deaths in Azad Jammu and Kashmir UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Photo: AFP United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday appealed for calm in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and called for meaningful and inclusive political dialogue to address the…
Pakistani researcher wins wildlife conservation award
Research examines the impacts of trophy hunting on mountain carnivores, ungulates and local communities Bilal Mustafa receives the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council for Conservation of Game and Wildlife. — EXPRESS Pakistani researcher Bilal Mustafa has received the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council…
