Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at BO
SOUTHPORT: Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after…
Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at BO
SOUTHPORT: Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s. Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty…
Afridi’s absence fuels PTI protest doubts
LAHORE: The absence of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from a key PTI parliamentary meeting has raised questions within the party about the prospects of its planned nationwide protest movement beginning on August 5, with some leaders fearing it could become another missed opportunity. A senior PTI leader told The Express Tribune that the chief…
Danyal calls out ‘selective lectures’ for Pakistan on minority rights
Danyal said Pakistan, with a 97% Muslim population, has 2,189 churches, 732 temples and 58 gurdwaras Federal Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry speaks to the media on Friday—APP Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry on Friday called out “selective lectures” directed at Pakistan regarding minority rights during its GSP+…
Messi eyes second World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD: Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium — where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over. Messi had turned 29 in June 2016 and was already…
Kundi calls for united stand to secure K-P’s rights
. PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the people of the province and the country’s security forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, but regretted that a lack of resources was often cited whenever the province’s constitutional rights were discussed. Addressing the First Achievement Awards 2026 ceremony organised by…
Sit-in ends as govt, Ziarat committee strike judicial inquiry deal
Balochistan govt orders judicial probe into Ziarat tragedy after reaching agreement with sit-in committee Representatives of the Balochistan government and the Ziarat sit-in committee sign a written agreement after successful negotiations to end the prolonged Ziarat sit-in. Photo: Express The Balochistan government on Friday decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat…
McIlroy laments ‘stupid mistakes’
SOUTHPORT: Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his opening round of the British Open that left the Masters champion seven shots off the lead. In a rollercoaster round at Royal Birkdale, McIlroy bogeyed both par threes on the front nine and then dropped a shot at both par…
Chosen for what? The moral burden of Abrahamic communities
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Human beings have always been fascinated by the idea of being chosen. Nations seek it, civilisations claim it, and religious communities often find comfort in believing that they occupy a special place in the Divine plan. Yet…
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Talks remain at an early stage and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between US and Iran A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026—REUTERS Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy…
Govt raises petrol by Rs5, HSD by Rs30 in first daily price revision
Hours after unveiling daily price mechanism, government raises petrol to Rs316.15 and HSD to Rs354.35 per litre Just hours after announcing a new mechanism to revise petroleum prices on a daily basis, the federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.44 and Rs31.05 per litre, respectively, citing fluctuations…
