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Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round

Italy’s Jannik Sinner saw off Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the Wimbledon second round. Photo: AFP LONDON: Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through. Sinner wasn’t at his best again but the world number one did just enough to … Read more

PTI announces boycott of upcoming AJK elections amid recent unrest

Party says decision reflects solidarity with Kashmiris and its principled stance amid continuing unrest in AJK Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced that it would not participate in the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, saying the decision was taken in solidarity with the people of the region and in line with what it … Read more

LHC rules WhatsApp admins, creators not automatically liable for members’ posts

Judgment says criminal liability in social media app groups must rest on person’s own identifiable acts Teenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of a Whatsapp logo in this illustration. PHOTO: REUTERS In a significant ruling on criminal liability in WhatsApp groups, the Lahore High Court held on Thursday that merely creating … Read more

Faisal Qureshi says honesty, not algorithms, is the key to lasting creative success

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Satirist reflects on finding humour in everyday life; why following one’s instincts matters more than chasing trends The name Faisal Qureshi is synonymous with a distinct brand of lightning-fast, deeply contextual humour. From disrupting state television conventions with Kollege Jeans and the iconic 3×3 sketches to creating some of Pakistan’s most memorable commercials, the writer, … Read more

Spurs agree record deal for Tonali

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi appears set to win the race for the services of his fellow Italian despite interest in the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the club’s arch north London rivals, … Read more

PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders’ detention

Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Thursday criticised the federal government over what he described as worsening economic conditions, poor governance and the continued detention of the party’s leadership. Speaking at a press conference alongside PTI Lahore … Read more