Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT; WTI down $1.36,…
Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT; WTI down $1.36, or 1.6% to $85.7 a barrel Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on…
Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa. Photo: AFP BRIGHTON: Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced…
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins
Armand Duplantis competes in the men’s pole vault event of the Silesia Diamond League. Photo: AFP POLAND: World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, as Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis wrapped up another dominant pole vault display. The assembled field was outstanding in Poland. Of the…
CDF Munir, Naqvi meet Iranian interior minister upon arrival in Tehran
ISPR says visit part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace, stability Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meet with with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on August 24, 2026. PHOTO: HANDOUT Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army…
Pakistan can no longer wait for personal data protection law
Recurring incidents show cost of delay, while digital ambitions demonstrate scale of opportunity ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s digital economy is expanding faster than its legal protections for personal data. Recent incidents continue to demonstrate the scale and sophistication of threats facing individuals and organisations alike. A government inquiry reportedly found that the personal particulars of 2.7 million…
Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: REUTERS CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career…
Liebenberg backs Arshad to rediscover his best form
KARACHI: South African coach Terseus Liebenberg believes Arshad Nadeem will regain his best form, describing the Olympic champion as a ‘champion of life’ and an inspirational role model as the Pakistani javelin thrower begins a training stint in South Africa. Liebenberg said Arshad’s struggles since his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics were difficult to…
Khawaja Asif’s video comparing Pakistan, India is AI-generated, Information Ministry says
Doctored video falsely shows defence minister making remarks on Balochistan, K-P, urging people to question govt Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking in the National Assembly on Friday, June 28, 2024. PHOTO: PID The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said a video showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan’s progress with India’s and making…
Trade policies: a barrier to prosperity
KARACHI: Questions continue to loom on the lack of international trading activities in Pakistan as it enters its 80th year of independence. According to the World Bank’s World Development Indicators, exports of goods and services from Pakistan surpassed $40 billion in 2025, the highest in its history. Imports of goods and services into Pakistan were…
Cummins eyes ODI return
Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘can’t wait’ until their Test series against South Africa. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: Skipper Pat Cummins said he “can’t wait” to play in Australia’s first Test series in South Africa since the infamous “Sandpapergate” affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing…
