Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
World number one Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot in a victory over China’s Wang Xinyu…
Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
World number one Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot in a victory over China’s Wang Xinyu at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Masters. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China’s Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati The world number one…
FM Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments, peace efforts
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on…
ECO Chamber asked to develop action plan
Region’s potential needs to be turned into tangible trade, investment: FPCCI chief KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has stressed the need for transforming the vast economic potential of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) region into tangible trade, investment and business opportunities through greater connectivity, facilitation and…
PHF launches coaching education programme
The first phase brings together coaches for hands-on training led by Dutch expert Herman Kruis ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport’s technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. The opening session was conducted by PHF…
Root adamant England don’t need ‘huge change’ to Bazball style
Joe Root has been appointed for a second stint as England Test captain. Photo: AFP LONDON: England captain Joe Root is wary of “ripping up” their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. England head into their first Test since the…
Google opens doors to Pakistan’s digital future
DIGITAL MILESTONE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Google Vice President Wilson White, US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker and others clap after inaugurating the Google office. PHOTO: PID ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated Google’s first office in Pakistan, marking a significant expansion of the technology giant’s presence in the country as the government seeks…
PSX plunges 2,547 points amid investor caution
Index reverses gains as fading peace hopes, political developments impact sentiment KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed a sharp reversal of fortunes as the KSE-100 index, which started trading on a positive note, turned negative within minutes and plunged 2,546.94 points, or 1.41%, to close at 177,955.51 as regional uncertainty, high oil prices…
Shaheen stars as Pakistan Gold lift Champions Cup
Shaheen Shah Afridi led Sparco Paints Pakistan Gold to the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026-27 title with a stunning haul of seven for 36 including a hat-trick as Rivaj Pakistan Greens fell short by 101 runs in the final chasing 341 here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night….
Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty
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 climbed for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. Brent…
Law minister says govt will file review
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar addressing a National Assembly session on Friday, April 19, 2024. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Tuesday that the government would seek a review of the Supreme Court’s order concerning former prime minister Imran Khan’s transfer to a hospital….
