India set Sri Lanka 372 to win Galle test
India’s captain Shubman Gill runs between the wickets during the fourth day of the first…
India set Sri Lanka 372 to win Galle test
India’s captain Shubman Gill runs between the wickets during the fourth day of the first Test. Photo: AFP GALLE: India were all out for 193 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a victory target of 372 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. India claimed a first-innings lead of 178…
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
80% of Americans think US involvement in Iran ‘will go on for an extended period of time’, according to poll US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, Nathaniel Rai, the child saved by Williams, and Nathaniel’s family members…
PTI leaders welcome SC order for Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
Party urges authorities to implement order and ensure founder receives medical care, family meetings Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and lawmakers on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to order the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for treatment, describing it as an important step towards securing his medical and legal…
Greaves and Matthews complete West Indies double
The West Indies secured a rare double at the ICC Player of the Month awards for July, 2026, with all-rounders Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews recognised for outstanding performances in Test and one-day international cricket. Greaves won his maiden men’s award after a decisive month against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while Matthews claimed the women’s…
Pakistan eye strong start against England
Series-levelling win over West Indies offers confidence before Headingley challenge Pakistan will look to carry the momentum of their recent series-levelling victory over the West Indies into a demanding three-Test series against England, beginning at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday (today). The match starts at 3pm PST, with both sides seeking consistency after difficult runs…
Tarar calls for stronger narrative battle to counter terrorism and extremism
Information minister says counter-terrorism efforts must tackle misinformation and ensure policy continuity Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a capacity-building workshop organised by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s fight against terrorism must extend beyond security operations to countering extremist narratives and misinformation, arguing…
SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected approximately Rs11.6 trillion into the banking system on Monday through a reverse repo auction conducted as part of its Open Market Operations. According to data compiled by AKD Securities from the SBP’s figures, the central bank received total offers of Rs11,777 billion and accepted Rs11,613 billion across…
AFC chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga
PARIS: A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region’s top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation’s move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been the butt of scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days, a plan to bring…
Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals
Usage marks shift from viewing AI as simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. A recent global survey conducted…
FM Dar welcomes ‘positive momentum’ in Islamabad-Moscow relations
Reiterates Pakistan’s view of solving regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev met in Islamabad on August 18. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Tuesday welcomed the positive momentum in…
