Ben Shelton battled back from the brink of defeat to defeat Taylor Fritz and capture the fourth ATP title of his career at the Dallas Open. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: American second seed Ben Shelton saved three match points before battling back to defeat top-seeded compatriot Taylor Fritz 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and capture the ATP … Read more

LONDON: Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side routed the third-tier strugglers with four goals in the first 27 minutes of the fourth round tie at the Emirates Stadium. Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli netted … Read more

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health According to a study published in Environment & Health on February 11, this was “the most comprehensive testing of hair extensions publicly reported.” The concern arose 11 from testing 44 hair samples and detecting dangerous chemicals, including flame retardants, … Read more

Met Department advises avoiding unnecessary travel, securing loose items, staying indoors Rain with thunderstorms with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfalls are expected. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for stormy weather and rain across several districts of Balochistan, lower Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and southern Punjab on Monday, urging residents to avoid unnecessary … Read more

First formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and DPM Ishaq Dar interact with US President Donald Trump on sidelines of UN General Assembly on September 24, 2025. Courtesy: Foreign Office/X ISLAMABAD: As US President Donald Trump prepares to unveil details of a UN-authorised … Read more

. Pakistan teammates during the mid-innings break against India in T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS COLOMBO: Pakistan’s long-standing World Cup woes against India continued on Sunday, as the team suffered a heavy 61-run defeat in a high-pressure Group A Twenty20 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in the … Read more

. Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal will represent Pakistan at the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected prime minister on Feb17. According to sources, the new premier of Bangladesh will take the oath on Feb 17. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was invited to … Read more

. BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO: When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva learned that a samba school in Rio de Janeiro would base its carnival parade this year on his journey from factory worker to president, he broke into tears and then smiled for pictures holding the school’s flag. But, as Rio’s world famous carnival … Read more

Talking to members of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) on Monday, the ombudsman said that tax revenue collection could be increased “only through a fair, just, easy and efficient tax system”. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: For decades, Pakistan’s economic narrative has been trapped in a cycle of fiscal pressure, lender influence, and a myopic … Read more

. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi addressing a press conference. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Prime Minister Coordinator for Religious Harmony and Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday called upon all religious scholars and khateebs to focus on uniting the Ummah and strictly adhere to … Read more