LONDON: Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been left out of the squad for this month’s World Cup play-offs, casting fresh doubts over his future in international football. The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas in December, having not played for the Mexican side since September. That lack of first-team football, combined with … Read more

Australia’s Sam Kerr (R) celebrates with teammates after their victory. Photo: AFP SYDNEY: Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scored the winner to put hosts Australia into the Women’s Asian Cup final with a tense 2-1 victory over defending champions China on Tuesday in Perth. Kerr fired home from a tight angle in the 58th minute, her … Read more

Ambassador Asim urges India to distance itself from Islamophobic incidents, punish those responsible for such acts Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN. Photo: X Pakistan on Monday slammed India for failing to condemn rising anti-Muslim hatred and urged New Delhi to punish those involved in “abominable acts” such as the … Read more

PMO says day will be observed with dignity, respect through simple flag-hoisting ceremonies The federal government has called off the Pakistan Day parade scheduled for March 23 due to the ongoing oil crisis and the austerity measures announced following the Middle East tensions, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Tuesday. “In light of the … Read more

The franchise will undergo a major rebuild with its camp starting March 22 under captain Ashton Turner KARACHI: The new owner has resolved to transform Multan Sultans into a better version. Gohar Shah said that the team’s camp will begin on March 22. “Ashton Turner has experience playing on Pakistani pitches, and having such an … Read more

Former Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar says he can’t see Pakistan now being part of the Asia Cup amid tensions with India. Photo: AFP/File NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has alleged that the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by an Indian-owned Hundred franchise in England “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers … Read more

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun takes a question from a journalist at a press conference in Beijing, China January 7, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday announced emergency humanitarian assistance for Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, citing worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at a regular briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson … Read more

Officials say coordinated assaults foiled; weapons recovered as security tightened across region K-P Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Police in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on Baka Khel Police Station and the Fatah Khel checkpost early Tuesday, killing one attacker in a subsequent search operation, officials said. According to police, terrorists launched the assaults during sehri … Read more

At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets after a four-day gap on Tuesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $10 per ounce to reach $5,010. In the local market, the price of … Read more

Official says suspect led Bolan “Fatah Squad”, linked to 50 killings and Jaffar Express attack Suhail Baloch was involved in multiple attacks that killed more than 50 security personnel and civilians. PHOTO: CTD KARACHI: Authorities have identified a fourth terrorist killed last month in an encounter between the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and banned Balochistan Liberation … Read more