Tomiyasu Tomiyasu handed World Cup lifeline

TOKYO: Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was handed a World Cup lifeline on Thursday after being called up by Japan for the first time in almost two years for friendlies against Scotland and England. The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries and agreed to leave Arsenal in July last year with 12 months left on his … Read more

4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan’s Khuzdar

District administration, local police officials confirm no loss of life or property occurred QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Balochistan’s Khuzdar and its surrounding areas on Thursday, triggering panic among residents. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the … Read more

Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site. By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Joey Sendaydiego, Estelle Caswell, Jon Hazell, Rafaela Balster and Whitney Shefte March 18, 2026

Accessories, Sweets and Home Décor from Local Pakistani Brands

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Accessories, thoughtful gifts, festive sweets, and home decor elevate the much-awaited festival When we think about Eid, the first thing that comes to mind is usually clothes — the perfect kurta, dupatta, or beautifully tailored shalwar kameez. But anyone who truly loves this time of year knows that clothes are only half the story. The … Read more

Messi shines but Miami crash out

FORT LAUDERDALE: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in … Read more

Atletico survive Spurs scare

Atletico Madrid players celebrate during their Champions League tie at Tottenham. Photo: AFP LONDON: Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham’s bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side trailed three times in north London but they did just … Read more

Pakistan joins Islamic countries urging Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

Riyadh ministerial meeting condemns missile, drone strikes, calls for diplomacy and protection of regional sovereignty Meeting of foreign ministers from regional Arab and Islamic countries to deliberate growing tensions in the Middle East PHOTO: X/FOREIGN MINISTRY OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Pakistan, along with 11 other Islamic countries, issued a joint statement on Thursday urging … Read more