Business as usual in Islamabad despite PTI strike call

TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections PTI protest. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: A strike call by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday failed to gain traction in Islamabad, as daily life remained largely unaffected across the federal capital. Business activities and public services continued as usual, with the Capital … Read more

ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during meeting with BCB President Aminul Islam and ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja. Photos: PCB Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam and a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, at Qaddafi Stadium on Sunday to discuss … Read more

Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup

Aiden Markram probably can’t believe that South Africa had let that great a chance slip by. PHOTO: ESPNCRICINFO AHMEDABAD: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram on Sunday said his team enters the T20 World Cup with confidence and self-belief boosted by their World Test Championship triumph last year. Runners-up in 2024, South Africa begin their campaign … Read more

Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities The Punjab government has extended Basant festivities until 5.00am tomorrow following successful celebrations in the provincial capital of Lahore. The festival was earlier scheduled to end at midnight on Sunday. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on X (formerly … Read more

Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring against Sunderland. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side went ahead … Read more

Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump

Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena (L), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5L), Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani (C-R), Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (6R), Argentina’s President Javier Milei (5R), Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (2R), Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (R), Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4R) pose with US President Donald Trump signing a founding charter … Read more

Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation

Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was received at Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid an official visit to … Read more