Alcaraz feels ‘great’ about wrist
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels “100 percent” as he prepares to return from injury at…
Alcaraz feels ‘great’ about wrist
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels “100 percent” as he prepares to return from injury at the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at “100 percent” ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury. The Spaniard has…
Nasir, Nawaz reach Sindh Challenger final
Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal and Abdullah Nawaz advanced to the final of the PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship on Saturday at Karachi after contrasting victories in their respective semi-finals. Top seed Nasir produced a composed performance at the Jahangir Khan Squash Complex to defeat Egypt’s fourth-seeded Omar Elkattan 11-5, 11-5, 11-7 in 27 minutes. Nasir established…
Sindh seeks Hidan Block rights
CM also demands federal support for allocation of dormant gas fields to strengthen industries KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held a comprehensive meeting to review important energy-sector issues affecting Sindh, including the grant of Hidan Block to Sindh Energy Holding…
Fawad claims KP junior squash title
PESHAWAR: Muhammad Fawad Khan emerged as the Under-17 champion at the inaugural Shams-ul-Qamar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Junior Squash Championship on Saturday, beating Anas Ali Sajjad in a five-game final at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex in Peshawar. Fawad survived a fiercely-contested battle to seal a 11-7, 8-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-4 win and lift the Under-17 trophy…
PIMS executive director, 7 others suspended as PM orders criminal proceedings over neonatal ward fire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight people identified by an inquiry committee over the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) neonatal ward fire, approving their suspension as well as departmental and criminal proceedings. The directives came after fourteen newborn babies were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out on…
10 firms prequalify for Fesco bidding
Chinese firm disqualified over Mandarin documents, KE withdraws, citing tariff delay Under the restructuring plan for DISCOs, the government will transfer Rs911 billion worth of assets of three firms to new buyers against Rs648 billion in liabilities, giving buyers net positive equity of Rs263 billion. PHoto: File ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has qualified 10 firms…
Maresca salutes ‘unbelievable’ Cherki
LONDON: Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki’s “unbelievable” performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France midfielder responded to the snub in emphatic style….
Gaza death toll from Israel’s genocidal war nears 73,500 as 9 more Palestinians killed
Body of another Palestinian recovered, 18 people injured over past 48 hours, Health Ministry says RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,449 after nine Palestinians were…
Govt to probe termination of BIT with Sweden
ISLAMABAD: The government has formed a committee to probe the issuance of a notice of termination of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between Pakistan and Sweden, which may deal a big blow to foreign investment. Sources in the Ministry of Commerce told The Express Tribune that the Board of Investment (BOI) took up the matter…
Sabalenka ‘confident’ ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her women’s quarter-final match at the French Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown. The world number one from Belarus arrives in New York following a…
