Health ministry says at least 704 people killed and over 1,900 injured by Israeli forces since ceasefire A Palestinian man is comforted by a relative as he mourns over the bodies of his children, who were killed in overnight Israeli strikes, at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Photo: AFP The Palestinian death toll in … Read more

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah claimed the crucial wicket. PHOTO: ESPNCRICINFO The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 20 million on fast bowler Naseem Shah for breaching various clauses of his Central Contract through a social media post. In a statement issued by the board, the outcomes of the disciplinary committee’s … Read more

Provincial govt rubbishes alleged notification falsely stating schools would adopt ‘four-day working week’ Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Monday that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1. In a post on X, he stated, “Educational activities will resume in educational institutions with regular classes five days a week starting from … Read more

Millions of home fans are eagerly awaiting return of opener Fakhar Zaman to top level cricket after his injury. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman could face a ban after being charged with a ball-tampering offence in his side’s defeat to Karachi Kings in the T20 Pakistan Super League. The Kings, who needed 14 … Read more

He beats Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to complete “Sunshine Double” without dropping a set Jannik Sinner beats Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to complete the coveted “Sunshine Double,” becoming the first since 2017 to achieve the feat without dropping a set. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE MIAMI: World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win … Read more

From celebrity throwbacks to family videos, band’s 1998 classic is soundtracking a viral nostalgia wave The hit song Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls is making a comeback as part of a viral nostalgic 1990s trend on Instagram and TikTok. The song, which was released as a single in 1998 from the album Dizzy Up … Read more

Hassan says move from Europe could impact the Liverpool striker’s global standing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah shoots at goal. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Egypt’s national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving to Major League Soccer after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season as it would see the forward ‌fade into … Read more

British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed’s new Prime Video comedy series Bait has sparked an unexpected debate – not about the show itself, but about language, identity and who gets to reclaim a slur. In a recent interview promoting the series, Ahmed and co-star Guz Khan discussed the use of the term ‘Paki’ within South Asian communities, drawing a … Read more

Netanyahu said on Monday the Latin Patriarch would get “full and immediate access” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Israel said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem would regain access to Christianity’s holiest site after the decision to block … Read more

Rescue efforts may take upwards of two hours because of the smoke, rescue officials say A fire engine rushing to the scene of the blaze. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: A fire that broke out at the Imtiaz departmental store located in Karachi’s Zamzama street in the Clifton area on Monday, triggering panic in the vicinity as fire … Read more