Switzerland sweep past Algeria
VANCOUVER: Switzerland’s Breel Embolo struck early and Dan Ndoye added a second after the break as they cruised to a…
Switzerland sweep past Algeria
VANCOUVER: Switzerland’s Breel Embolo struck early and Dan Ndoye added a second after the break as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday and into the last 16 at the World Cup, where they will meet Colombia or Ghana back in Vancouver next week. The victory was Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and they…
Substandard syringe ban
. The Prime Minister has finally taken notice of a public health crisis that has for far too long been allowed to fester behind hospital walls. His decision to personally intervene on the growing spread of HIV and hepatitis through unsafe medical practices and his directives to ban substandard syringes along with prosecuting those responsible…
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs1.97 per litre
People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel…
Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama
Portugal players celebrate Ronaldo’s equalizer against Croatia. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after Croatia were dramatically denied an equalizer by VAR. Ramos settled a classic World Cup game when he connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute…
PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye after attending Khamenei’s funeral in Iran
Premier to discuss bilateral ties with Erdogan and address Pakistan-hosted business conference Turkish Trade Minister Prof Dr Omer Bolat receives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul on Friday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday on a bilateral visit to Turkiye after a brief visit…
IHC restrains NHA from collecting 50pc additional toll on M-Tag violations
Court halts additional toll until Aug 3, seeks replies from NHA and communications ministry The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% from motorists travelling without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, suspending the authority’s notification until the next hearing on August 3. The court…
Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job
Jurgen Klopp is in negotiations to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation, the German FA (DFB) confirmed on Friday. Photo: AFP BERLIN: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a…
Hazara tourism gets fresh govt push
Afridi orders the identification and development of new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi directed authorities on Friday to identify and develop new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai to unlock the immense tourism potential of Hazara Division. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, CM Afridi reviewed…
ETPB rejects social media claims of Gurdwara Singh Sabha demolition in Sheikhupura
District officials halted unauthorised work near Sheikhupura gurdwara, sealed site and began legal action A gurdwara in Punjab. PHOTO: The Evacuee Trust Property Board website The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on Friday rejected reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged demolition of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sheikhupura, clarifying that the historic gurdwara remains…
Sciver-Brunt, Knight send England into T20 World Cup final
Lauren Bell and Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrate Sune Luus’ wicket. Photo: AFP LONDON: England captains present and past combined to telling effect as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight shared a century stand that set up a decisive 40-run win over South Africa in a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Thursday. Tournament hosts England…
