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ISLAMABAD: Zaman Sohail of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Punjab’s Fareeha Siddiq emerged as the champions in the men’s and women’s categories of the National Chess Championship, held at the Pakistan Sports Complex. Organised by the Chess Federation of Pakistan, the tournament featured more than 250 players from across the country competing in multiple … Read more
Streaming talks renew hopes, but industry veterans warn international audiences demand much more than familiar family Pakistan’s ambitions to secure a stronger place on global streaming platforms have reignited debate over the future of the country’s entertainment industry, with government officials, filmmakers and directors broadly welcoming the prospect of international exposure while sharply disagreeing on … Read more
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
[The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.
DHS rule sets fixed stays for student, exchange and media visas, replacing duration-based admissions The new visa rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, subject to congressional review. PHOTO: FILE The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. A … Read more
We visited researchers seeking ways to make homes safer. They set a lot of fires.
An autistic woman finds independence by training for a hobbyhorse competition in this sweet-and-sour coming-of-age film.
White House says Trump will attend World Cup final, calling it the most watched and secure in US history Reuters July 17, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump reacts at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS US … Read more
I am reviewing my writings from the past eighteen years these days to compile them for a forthcoming book on Pakistan's fight against terror and wars in Afghanistan. It pains me to note we haven't progressed at all from where and how we were when these lines were first written and appeared in the press. … Read more