Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16…
Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16 KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan and Nasir Iqbal made impressive starts to their campaigns at the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with commanding straight-game victories at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan–Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on…
Health Dept forms probe committee into HMC harassment, mismanagement
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department constituted a high-level fact-finding committee on Friday to probe allegations of harassment, mismanagement and violation of rules levelled by a charge nurse at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC). According to a notification issued by the department, the move follows complaints by Charge Nurse Shakeela Naz against the hospital administration regarding alleged harassment in…
Aashir Wajahat reunites with ‘Kafeel’ co-star Areeka Haq in romantic new music video
Video sparks nostalgia among fans, who say it feels like the happily-ever-after Subuk and Daneen deserved Actor and singer Aashir Wajahat has released his latest single, Beqadra, reuniting on screen with his Kafeel co-star Areeka Haq in a music video that has delighted fans. He unveiled the video on Instagram and YouTube, bringing back the pairing…
Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing Nicolas Cage movie
Simon Afram claims unencrypted master copy of war drama was stolen from studio drives A man takes a photograph next to a Netflix logo during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters A movie producer is seeking $105 million in damages from Netflix after he says a copy of his unreleased Nicolas…
China expresses serious concern over US trade restrictions
Remarks come during a video call between the Chinese vice premier, US treasury secretary and US trade representative Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters/file Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed “serious concern” on Thursday over recent US economic and trade restrictions on China during a video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and…
Cabinet rejects ban on rich purchases
Cars, property, stock curbs for ineligible persons shelved despite IMF commitment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Parliament House Islamabad on June 26. Photo: PTV ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has rejected a proposal to immediately ban purchases of cars, investment in stocks, cash withdrawals and buying properties beyond a…
FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) after their loss in the World Cup final in East Rutherford. Photo: AFP PARIS: World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to…
Palestinian sources reveal roadmap for 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Implementation of 2nd phase would begin within 14 days after approval by ‘all relevant parties’ A relative carries the body of Palestinian girl Ameera al-Masri, who was killed along with her parents and all three of her siblings in an Israeli strike on their apartment, in Gaza City, July 21, 2026. REUTERS A roadmap for…
Balochistan CM offers dialogue, rehabilitation to militants willing to surrender
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Friday said the provincial government was willing to engage in political dialogue with opponents and offer rehabilitation to those willing to renounce violence, while warning that security forces would continue action against militants who refused to lay down arms. The chief minister’s remarks came against the backdrop of…
PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar
KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. “This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its joint-venture…
