TTAP announces countrywide protest from August 5
Opposition alliance cites political, security crises; seeks dialogue on Balochistan and AJK A photo of…
TTAP announces countrywide protest from August 5
Opposition alliance cites political, security crises; seeks dialogue on Balochistan and AJK A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday announced a nationwide protest movement from August 5 with rallies and a public outreach campaign over “a deteriorating political and security situation” across the country….
PM urges restraint in calls with Iran, Qatari leaders
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement in separate telephone conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as Islamabad moved to prevent a fresh regional escalation from unraveling a hard-won peace process it helped broker…
Trump says ceasefire is over
Iran denies US president’s talks request claim Qatari mediators in Tehran to revive negotiations DUBAI: President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation of hostilities but he flatly declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was…
Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than…
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner AFP July 11, 2026 Less than a minute read Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP LONDON: The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner Source link
Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord’s Test
India’s Smriti Mandhana pulls against England in the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s. Photo: AFP LONDON: India opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s as the celebrated ground staged its inaugural women’s Test on Friday. The elegant Mandhana made 83, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur…
POL prices jacked up by Rs14 after brief respite
ISLAMABAD: Just a week after consumers received relief at the pump, the federal government has sharply increased petroleum prices, raising petrol by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs13.80 per litre amid a renewed surge in international crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The increase follows a…
Sinner salutes ‘true inspiration’ Djokovic
LONDON: Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a “true inspiration” as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival’s title bid on Friday. Sinner produced one of his best performances this year to rout Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a one-sided Centre Court semi-final. The world number one…
AJK seeks additional federal forces
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has sought additional security forces from the federal government, citing the prevailing law and order situation and ongoing protest activities by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (Jaac). The AJK Home Department has sent a formal request to Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, seeking the immediate deployment of…
Merino’s late goal sends Spain into WC semis
LOS ANGELES: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian…
