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PESHAWAR: Muhammad Fawad Khan emerged as the Under-17 champion at the inaugural Shams-ul-Qamar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Junior Squash Championship on Saturday, beating Anas Ali Sajjad in a five-game final at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex in Peshawar. Fawad survived a fiercely-contested battle to seal a 11-7, 8-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-4 win and lift the Under-17 trophy … Read more
Inquiry finds PIMS lacked detailed fire emergency SOPs, training, and sprinkler system in the neonatal ward Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight people identified by an inquiry committee over the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) neonatal ward fire, approving their suspension as well as departmental and criminal proceedings. The … Read more
[Gabriel Perez had access to the president’s speeches before they were delivered and was accused of placing unlawful wagers on words that would be spoken.
Actor says subplot was inspired by ‘bad Indian drama,’ recalls crying after losing a role opposite Saba Qamar Actor Hani Taha, in an interview, discussed the making of the drama Aik Mohabbat Aur, in which she stars alongside Ahad Raza Mir and Maya Ali, touching on last-minute script changes and the changes from script to screen. Explaining how … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels “100 percent” as he prepares to return from injury at the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at “100 percent” ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury. The Spaniard has … Read more
Both Zainab, Fatima express gratitude to the security forces for saving their lives Balochistan Home Minister Mir Zia Ullah Langov holds a press conference in Quetta. Photo: PTV Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau said on Saturday that security forces apprehended two young girls who were being prepared as potential suicide bombers by the Baloch … Read more
Antonio Guterres urges nuclear-armed nations to maintain moratoria following Russian ICBM test UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.PHOTO: AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged all nations possessing nuclear weapons to maintain existing … Read more
The actress, 32, will make her directorial debut with the Irish short film “Paper Plane” at the Venice Film Festival.
LONDON: Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki’s “unbelievable” performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France midfielder responded to the snub in emphatic style. … Read more
Court orders police to complete their investigation, presents both before September 2 Police officials on their way to the hearing of the Hina Javed murder case at the magisterial court on August 28, 2026. A judicial magistrate in Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the physical remand of the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder … Read more