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. A volunteer sprays water on mourners as they take part in the procession, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat while ensuring comfort amid the solemn gathering. photo: jalal qureshi/express KARACHI: The 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram was observed with profound religious devotion and reverence across the metropolis, as mourners paid tribute to the eternal sacrifices … Read more

LONDON: Nothing gets British fans more giddy at Wimbledon than a home favourite making a deep run in the tournament, and with Emma Raducanu back in form and Jack Draper back from injury, expectation levels are set to soar again. Raducanu became the darling of British tennis with a stunning U.S. Open triumph as a … Read more

Bosnia Herzegovina are in a strong position to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after beating Qatar 3-1. Photo: AFP SEATTLE: Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match … Read more

With a near zero conviction rate and few female police officers, women stuck in abusive marriages KARACHI: In Sindh, even 13 years after the passage of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2013, the law remains poorly implemented, and incidents of violence against women have shown no meaningful decline. After the approval of this … Read more

Afghan media outlet quotes Taliban-led Communications and IT ministry debunking claims of ban Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants’ smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting ​warnings from rights activists that the move could further restrict access ‌to information. The court order seen by Reuters states that smartphone use … Read more

Says Karbala teaches sacrifice for truth and justice; urges nation to reject hatred and incitement Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Youm-e-Ashura served as a profound reminder of faith, patience, perseverance, sacrifice and commitment to truth, urging the nation to promote inter-sect harmony and counter hatred and incitement. … Read more

UN maritime data shows 57 ships with 1,100 seafarers crossed the strait since June 23 in evacuation Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026. REUTERS Oil prices fell to pre-war levels on Thursday as the United States said flows through the Strait of Hormuz ​were nearing normal and … Read more

Says Gulf allies shared some very serious concerns and that they wanted to be informed of every step of peace accord US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain during Rubio’s visit to the Middle East to discuss the … Read more

Both sides agreed to discuss measures relating to clearance of trucks and containers moving between the two countries Minister for Communications Aleem Khan holds meeting with Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh. SCREENGRAB Pakistan and Iran agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity and reactivate the Pakistan-Iran Joint Transport Committee to address … Read more

At least 48 ​people have died in France from drowning since the start of the heatwave while trying to cool off People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain near to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France on June 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters … Read more