City echoes with pro-Palestine chants

Massive Youm-e-Quds rally draws thousands to MA Jinnah Road as speakers urge Pakistan to take a clear stand Pakistani girls hold toy guns during a rally to mark Al-Quds Day (Jerusalem), a commemoration held annually on the last Friday of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Karachi on March 13, 2026.PHOTO: AFP In … Read more

Sadaqat’s 46-ball 75 sets up Pakistan’s 274 despite late collapse in second ODI against Bangladesh

After being put in to bat, Pakistan were 231-3 in 38 overs before a late-order collapse saw them bundled out for 274 Pakistan’s Maaz Sadaqat (2L) celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) as Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (L) watches during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium … Read more

Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed for Hundred

Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed says this tournament is such that you go out if you lose one match. Photo: AFP LONDON: Sunrisers Leeds are facing a fierce social media backlash after the Indian-owned Hundred franchise signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed this week. A longstanding political stand-off between India and Pakistan means the two nations only … Read more

PM Shehbaz says petroleum prices to remain unchanged despite increase in int’l market

Govt remains committed to providing as much relief as possible to the people during these challenging times: Sharif Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided not to increase the prices of petroleum products this time, honouring his promise to the public despite a further rise in international oil prices. According to a statement from the Prime … Read more

Verstappen fumes ‘whole day a disaster’

Optimistic: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen before the race at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Photo: REUTERS SHANGHAI: A fuming Max Verstappen said Friday was “a disaster” after torrid practice and sprint qualifying sessions at the Chinese Grand Prix. Verstappen’s Red Bull was almost two seconds behind championship leader George Russell’s Mercedes as he finished in … Read more

Japan plans to join US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence initiative

TOKYO: Japan will inform the US next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due to the Middle East war and other conflicts, two sources said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the latest plan when she meets US President Donald Trump in Washington … Read more

AI agent ‘Lobster Fever’ grips China despite risks

OpenClaw can execute real-life tasks such as sending emails, organising files, or even booking flight tickets Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words ‘Artificial Intelligence AI’ in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING: Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours managing his social media accounts, … Read more