Hotel shortage hits Asian Games cricket
COLOMBO: The Asian Cricket Council has heard concerns over a lack of five-star hotel accommodation…
Hotel shortage hits Asian Games cricket
COLOMBO: The Asian Cricket Council has heard concerns over a lack of five-star hotel accommodation for players at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, a Sri Lankan official said Monday. The men’s and women’s T20 cricket will be played at Japan’s newly built cricket ground in Nisshin starting September 17. But reports of tents serving…
NA Standing Committee demands grassroots football drive
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has called for a stronger grassroots football programme and better coordination between the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and provincial sports authorities, saying the country’s young talent must be identified and developed at the local level. The committee, chaired by Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, also directed PFF President Mohsin…
IHC seeks responses from PTA, PEMRA and ministries over regulating children’s social media use
Petition calls for age verification and stronger safeguards to protect children under-16 from online harm Social media companies face growing scrutiny around the world over concerns that their platforms are contributing to a mental health crisis among children. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to several ministries and regulatory…
John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI
Analysts said software chief Craig Federighi was the logical pick for Apple’s AI push Apple’s Senior Vice President Hardware Engineering John Ternus attends the premiere of season four of the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso” at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, California, US, July 27, 2026. REUTERS John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief…
DIG South summons assaulted family, attackers in viral video case of Karachi’s Defence
The case involving the alleged assault of a woman by another woman in the presence of police personnel in Defence’s Khayaban-e-Bukhari on Monday reached the office of the South deputy inspector general (DIG) of police with senior officers summoning the policemen seen in CCTV footage as well as the two women involved in the incident. Two…
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…
