Director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s Punjabi-language comedy premieres at packed screening in German capital BERLIN: The Berlin Film Festival, which drew to a close on Saturday, made a piece of film history when it screened its first all-Pakistani produced feature film. “Lali”, by director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, which had its world premiere at a packed screening … Read more

. A file photo os Sindh Police personnel. PHOTO: AFP HYDERABAD: The murder of a police constable, allegedly killed by suspected outlaws during an encounter in Larkana district over two years ago, has been settled through a jirga with compensation of Rs three million to be paid to the bereaved family. The jirga, held at … Read more

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government’s announcement to provide free medicines in public hospitals has become practically impossible to implement in Rawalpindi’s three major government hospitals due to insufficient medicine budgets. Outstanding payments to vendors for already procured medicines have reached Rs1.95 billion. According to sources, in the presence of Rs550 million outstanding dues for medicine procurement … Read more

. The writer is an educationist based in Larkana. She can be reached at sairasamo88@gmail.com Women and men are equal in responsibilities. They may be distinct in their roles, but the purpose is the same: to live a meaningful life. They play their roles to the best of their abilities. A man is charged with … Read more

Proteas recover from 20‑3 to post 187‑7, beating the Men in Blue by 76 runs in their first Super 8 match South Africa captain Aiden Markram celebrates after dismissing India’s Ishan Kishan during the Super Wicket Pool match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Photo: X South Africa bulldozed defending champions India by 76 … Read more

Says average cost of external public debt is approximately 4 per cent, so interest payments rose by $1.60b not $1.67b A picture showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS The Ministry of Finance on Sunday categorically rejected claims regarding the country’s external debt and associated interest payments, calling the reports misleading and stating that the nation’s external … Read more

Spokesperson says the facility for first-time registration will remain effective until December 2026 National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Sunday announced a conditional facility allowing citizens without birth certificates to obtain national identity cards, in what authority described as a major step to address documentation gaps. The facility was developed on the directive of … Read more

DPM congratulates newly appointed FM Dr Khalilur Rehman; both share vision of regional peace, stability and prosperity Newly appointed Bangladesh FM Dr Khalilur Rahman (right) with Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar (left) Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rehman, discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors during … Read more

Resolution follows Mustafa Kamal’s recent remarks, calling for federal control and economic capital status for Karachi KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday condemned a resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly rejecting the creation of a new province, calling it “against the Constitution of Pakistan” and a threat to national unity. The Sindh Assembly, … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ali sisters have reached the quarter-finals of the German Junior Open Squash Championship 2026, following strong performances in the second round of the tournament. Mahnoor Ali defeated Rafaela Guidoni 11-4, 11-4, 11-7, while Sehrish Ali overcame Neria Sastre 11-6, 11-2, 11-2 to secure their places in the quarter-finals. Mahnoor is set to face … Read more