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Regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, Virat Kohli is a hero to hundreds of millions of fans. Photo: AFP NEW DEHLI: Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career “is going to finish one day” after ending a mini slump in form with a … Read more
A file image shows MVS Haji ALi vessel. PHOTO: marinetraffic.com New Delhi condemned an attack that sank an Indian-flagged vessel transiting through Omani waters as “unacceptable” on Thursday and said commercial ships should not be targeted amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. The attack on the dhow — a wooden vessel — occurred while it … Read more
Bold silhouettes, artisanal details, effortless festive dressing, and asymmetrical cuts reign supreme This Eidul Azha, fashion is leaning towards expressive silhouettes, artisanal detailing, and effortless statement pieces. Instead of heavily worked outfits, the focus this season is on cuts, drapes, and textures that speak for themselves. From voluminous shalwars to asymmetrical tailoring and delicate organza … Read more
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a follow-up meeting of the committee constituted by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to continue deliberations on tax policy proposals for the forthcoming budget. According to a post on X, DPM … Read more
Says missile ‘equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision’ Training fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground launched cruise missile: Screengrab The Pakistan Army on Thursday successfully conducted a training fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to … Read more
India, the world’s third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addresses the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India May 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS BRICS foreign ministers, including Iran’s Abbas Araghchi and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, met in New … Read more
Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region Israeli settlers raised Israeli flags inside the Al Aqsa Mosque on April 21, 2026. PHOTO: West Bank Notifications X Dozens of Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning under the protection of Israeli forces, … Read more
Seoul sent forensic experts to Dubai, where the Namu is being inspected ahead of planned repairs The damaged stern of a bulk carrier operated by South Korean shipper HMM, after it was struck by two unidentified objects on May 4 while stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, in this handout picture released on May 10, … Read more
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not Bushra Bibi addresses PTI supporters alongside K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur and Opposition Leader Omar Ayub. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime … Read more
. When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced four Daanish schools for Gilgit-Baltistan during his 7 May visit to Gilgit, the news travelled through the region’s parents and teachers faster than any other line in his address. Free education, free meals, free uniforms, smart boards and e libraries, all on federal account, in a region where … Read more