Charani stars in India’s huge win over Pakistan

Left-arm spinner captures 3-7 to fold Pakistan for 55; India reach target in 8.4 overs in Women’s Asia Cup India Women demolished Pakistan by seven wickets in their Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium thanks to Shree Charani’s devastating spell. Charani returned figures of 3-7 from four…

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Punjab faces greater threat from neighbouring provinces than countries: CM Maryam

Terrorism enters Punjab through provincial borders, Maryam says, calling for stronger security coordination Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addresses the e-launching ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence Hub in Lahore. SCREENGRAB Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said the province faced a greater security threat from “neighbouring provinces than from neighbouring countries”, stressing that terrorism…

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Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16

Carlos Alcaraz reacts after defeating China’s Wu Yibing to reach the last 16 at the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return…

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High-value agri-exports can unlock billions of dollars

ISLAMABAD: The government has brought together agriculture-sector stakeholders to formulate a roadmap aimed at increasing Pakistan’s high-value agricultural exports, with a particular focus on processing, certification, traceability, branding and access to international markets. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal made the remarks while chairing the third session of the Strategic Dialogue…

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Tsitsipas beats Lehecka to extend US Open campaign

Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas played his first match in almost four months as he beat Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Former top-five player Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, who has struggled in recent years, upset 18th-seeded Jiri Lehecka Friday to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time. Tsitsipas fired four times as…

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Pakistan win four bronze medals

Pakistan finished their World Nomad Games campaign with four bronze medals, with athletes winning medals in tug-of-war and mass wrestling. According to details Tayyab Raza Awan secured bronze in the 1×1 tug-of-war competition after a strong run that saw him defeat opponents from Russia, Georgia and Britain before beating Iranian competitor in the bronze medal…

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