REINVENTING WIDOWHOOD
PUBLISHED September 07, 2026 My first encounter with The Story of a Widow was in…
REINVENTING WIDOWHOOD
PUBLISHED September 07, 2026 My first encounter with The Story of a Widow was in 2023. It had left me sitting with a sense of looming loneliness. Reading it this time around, that melancholy metamorphosed into an unfamiliar feeling of autonomy. The novel has drawn praise across three continents from The Edmonton Journal and The…
provinces’ issue revolves around NFC
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaks at a party convention in Peshawar. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday said that the issue concerning the provinces was essentially an issue of the National Finance Commission (NFC), arguing that the Constitution allows the NFC share to be increased but not reduced. “When…
Pakistan down Chinese Taipei in Junior Asia Cup
Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Monday. Lareeb Abid put Pakistan ahead in the 30th minute before Chen Xiao-Qing equalised for Chinese Taipei four minutes later. Pakistan restored their lead in the 50th minute when Sharqa Sarwar scored a field goal,…
PSX comes under selling pressure, sheds 1,003.40 points by midday
Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on OMCs, banks, autos, cement and refineries A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling…
Country’s leadership pays tribute to PAF martyrs on Air Force Day
Air chief says martyrs’ sacrifices place ‘profound responsibility’ on present generation as PM, president laud force A Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, where Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died in the line of duty. PHOTO: ISPR…
Sri Lanka edge Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup semi-finals
Harshitha Samarawickrama held her nerve before launching a late attack as Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh by four wickets on Sunday to book their place in the Asia Cup semi-finals. Chasing 115, Sri Lanka suffered an early setback when Marufa Akter dismissed captain Chamari Athapaththu for one before removing Imesha Dulani for 12. Sultana Khatun then…
Coles named Zimbabwe women’s coach
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles as the substantive head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following a rigorous recruitment process. Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women’s teams. He has also worked with Scotland’s men’s side,…
When does government listen to protesters?
RISING COSTS: Jamaat-e-Islami supporters chant slogans as they block the motorway in Lahore during a protest against increased petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: A protest is one of the most basic ways citizens can make their grievances heard. Yet in Pakistan, the state’s response often changes with the nature of…
Palestinian football marks return
The tournament features over 200 teams from the West Bank, Gaza and refugee camps in Lebanon The Palestinian Football Association resumed activity after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. Photo: AFP PALESTINE: Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As…
Barca thrash Valencia
Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga. The reigning champions moved two…
