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

Complainant says in FIR that Hamza booked private company cab and left the house but did not return Police registered a case against unknown persons after Canadian national Hamza Ahmed was allegedly abducted from Lahore’s Defence A area and launched an investigation into the incident.  Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Lahore, Muhammad Faisal Kamran confirmed the … Read more

Former Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin to co-chair professional development ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an adhoc Governance and Management Committee in what it described as a structural shift aimed at modernising administration and raising standards of the national sport. As part of the overhaul, former Olympians Hassan Sardar … Read more

Sanctions relief remains a key stumbling block as Iran and the US restart nuclear talks DUBAI: Iran and the United States have differing views over sanctions relief in talks to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that new talks were planned in early March as fears of a … Read more

Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham scores their first goal. Photo: Reuters BIRMINGHAM: Tammy Abraham’s homecoming hit another sweet note as his late equaliser rescued Aston Villa from defeat in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday, keeping alive their unlikely title chase. The striker, who returned to Villa Park last month in an 18 million … Read more

Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue all scored as Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside Metz, beating Ligue 1’s bottom club 3-0. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside struggling Metz 3-0 to go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday, taking advantage of a 3-2 defeat for title rivals Lens at … Read more

Attackers also targeted a nearby police checkpoint, seizing weapons from three officers before fleeing A file photo of Balochistan Levies personnel. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: Three labourers were abducted in Balochistan’s Barkhan district after armed men launched a major attack on the crush plant of Zargoon Construction Company late Saturday night. The assailants opened fire on the … Read more

Cylinder explosion in North Nazimabad sparks fire, damages vehicles, prompts probe Gas cylinder explodes at Bismillah Residency near Five Star Chowrangi in Block D North Nazimabad PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: A 15-year-old boy was killed and two others critically injured after a gas cylinder exploded in a residential flat in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area early on … Read more

He announces plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at White House US President Donald Trump speaks during a Working Breakfast with Governors at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026. — AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff … Read more

Joint statement says comments violate international law, threaten regional stability US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan and 13 other countries have condemned remarks by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting he would not oppose Tel Aviv taking over large parts of the Middle East, the Foreign Office said Sunday. Speaking to … Read more