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Alexander Zverev is through to the semi-finals of the Halle Open, where he will face American Taylor Fritz. Photo: AFP HALLE WESTFALEN: French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after edging Raphael Collignon in straight sets on Friday. The world number three and … Read more

. Some medical colleges are charging an additional fee of 10 to 20 per cent every year. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be conducted nationwide on August 16, with online registration set to begin on June 22 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. According … Read more

KSE-100 settles at 178,922 on fresh Lebanon hostilities; foreign investors offload Rs323m KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Friday as fading optimism over a potential Iran-US peace agreement and renewed regional tensions triggered widespread profit-taking. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost almost 2,500 points to settle at over 178,900, reversing part of … Read more

. Pakistan’s recent attempt, supported by China, to have the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade designated under the UNSC’s 1267 sanctions framework has once again exposed a structural tension in global counterterrorism: the gap between recognised threats and collective action. The proposal was blocked by the US, France and the UK on … Read more

PM expresses satisfaction over ‘excellent state of bilateral relations’ between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday hailed the signing of the deal, which ended a conflict between Iran … Read more

Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi expressed serious concern over ceasefire violations committed by Israel in Lebanon during a telephonic conversation on Friday, despite the US-Iran peace agreement. “The two leaders exchanged … Read more

Arsenal will start their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21. The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign were released on Friday, with the Gunners’ home game against Frank Lampard’s Coventry among the highlights in the opening … Read more

Opposition leader says provincial govt has failed to deliver tangible relief despite spending ‘billions of rupees’ Punjab Assembly (PA) Opposition Leader Muhammad Moeen ud Din Riaz Qureshi addressing the floor of the house. Photo: Screengrab Punjab Assembly (PA) Opposition Leader Muhammad Moeen ud Din Riaz Qureshi on Friday slammed the provincial budget of Rs5.9 trillion, … Read more

Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Kfartibnit, Lebanon, June 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel ⁠and Hezbollah ​agreed to a ceasefire in ​Lebanon on Friday, a ‌US official said, after an escalation ​in fighting there jeopardised … Read more

PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in petroleum prices, saying the price of petrol had been cut by Rs74 per litre, while diesel prices had been reduced by Rs67 per litre. “Following the revision, … Read more