Goods transporters announce indefinite nationwide strike after talks fail
Decide to keep the protest peaceful by parking the vehicles instead of blocking roads The…
Goods transporters announce indefinite nationwide strike after talks fail
Decide to keep the protest peaceful by parking the vehicles instead of blocking roads The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance on Saturday announced an indefinite nationwide strike after negotiations with the Federal and Sindh governments failed to resolve their longstanding demands. Speaking at a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, alliance president Malik…
Arshad hails Fatima’s Commonwealth Games bronze
The moment Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won her Islamic Solidarity Games quarterfinal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, November 6. PHOTO COURTESY: PAKISTAN BOXING FEDERATION KARACHI/JOHI: Pakistan’s seasoned boxing coach and former international Arshad Hussain has hailed Fatima Zehra for winning a rare bronze medal at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying her…
Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
Party eyes subpoenas, hearings to obtain records from entities tied to president’s political, business orbit US Congress. Photo: Reuters (file) United States House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with…
Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Diego Simeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico. Photo: AFP/File MADRID: Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The…
Rubina Ashraf urges husbands, in-laws to be compassionate to postpartum women
Veteran actor calls for greater understanding of pregnancy blues, postpartum mental health Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf urged husbands and in-laws to be more compassionate and understanding towards postpartum women. She also urged support for women dealing with postpartum depression, pregnancy blues and the emotional challenges that often accompanied motherhood. “I feel those who are around…
Pakistan claim historic silver at ITF Masters World Team Championships
Aqeel Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and teammates deliver Pakistan’s best-ever finish in the 45+ category ISLAMBAD: Pakistan produced its finest-ever performance at the ITF Masters World Team Championships, securing the silver medal in the 45+ age category after a closely contested 2-1 defeat against top seeds and tournament favourites Spain in the championship final. The deciding…
Israel cancels entry permits for US activists supporting Palestinians in West Bank
American Jewish activists say travel permits revoked after volunteer work in occupied West Bank Israel has revoked the entry permits of a group of American Jewish activists who participated in protests in the occupied West Bank against attacks by Israeli occupiers on Palestinians and their property, The Forward, a United States Jewish publication, reported Friday….
PVARA nears licensing regime
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, has said that Pakistan is moving closer to establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for virtual asset service providers, marking a significant milestone for the country’s virtual assets sector. He made these remarks while chairing the third meeting of…
Messi alone will decide when to retire
The Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door. Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that…
Japan eyes record $56b defence budget amid regional security concerns
Proposed budget to focus on preparing ‘new forms of warfare,’ including drones, artificial intelligence Japan’s Defence Ministry plans to seek a record 8.9 trillion yen ($56 billion) in defence spending for fiscal 2027, as Tokyo accelerates its military buildup amid growing regional security concerns, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. The budget request, to be submitted…
