No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi leaves as a World Cup and two-time Copa America champion…
No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi leaves as a World Cup and two-time Copa America champion with his own legacy December 18, 2022 Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup. PHOTO: REUTERS Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after…
Karachi march rallies against province’s division
Lawyers, activists and civil society reject new provinces, administrative units and alleged resource grab A march for unity of Sindh in Karachi on Sunday. — EXPRESS KARACHI: A large number of lawyers, students, intellectuals, writers, political and social activists and civil society representatives participated in a “Sindh Unity March” in Karachi on Saturday, rejecting calls…
Experts call for medical approach to obesity
Health professionals urge wider access to evidence-based treatment as Pakistan faces rising obesity rates Pakistan is witnessing a sharp rise in obesity. WHO data for 2022 showed that 23% of Pakistani adults were living with obesity. PHOTO: ET With more than one billion people living with obesity worldwide, health experts on Sunday called for recognising…
AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says
Bailey warned G20 countries lack systems to manage the deployment of advanced AI models A screen reads ‘AI’ in reference to artificial intelligence as attendees gather during Rivian’s first Autonomy and AI Day, showcasing developments in self-driving technology, in Palo Alto, California, US, December 11, 2025. REUTERS Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey said on…
Pakistan make major shake-up in Test squad
Seven players released after Lord’s defeat as Hesson replaces Sarfaraz as head coach Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson speaks to media in Dubai. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan have overhauled their Test squad ahead of the third and final match against England in Birmingham, releasing seven players following the completion of the Lord’s Test and bringing in…
PCB replaces seven players in Test squad after series loss to England
Pakistan’s Muhammad Abbas (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England’s Dan Lawrence on day four of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord’s cricket ground in London on August 30, 2026. Photo: AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that seven players had been replaced from the…
Bilawal denies engagement, marriage rumours, says he does not know any ‘Princess Gloria’
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday categorically rejected rumours of his engagement or marriage, saying no such development had taken place and that he did not know any “Princess Gloria”. “First of all, social media has got me engaged, married. Let me make it clear that no such thing has happened, nor…
Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team
Messi’s contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season Argentina’s Lionel Messi during the match against Spain on July 19. PHOTO: REUTERS Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday….
EU subjects ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to stricter oversight under Digital Services Act
The Commission will oversee DSA compliance with Irish and Dutch regulators for ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox The Commission said ChatGPT qualifies as an online search engine under the DSA because it can respond to users’ prompts and queries, including by searching the web. PHOTO: ANADOLU The European Commission on Monday designated ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox…
IHC rejects pleas by three Adiala jail inmates seeking private hospital treatment, online communication with overseas relatives
Observes that prisoners could not claim treatment at a private hospital as a fundamental right The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed petitions filed by three inmates of Adiala jail seeking treatment at private hospitals and permission to speak to their families abroad as permitted in the case of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan,…
