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They hold off China 79-70 to claim the men’s bronze after a hard-fought campaign NAGOYA: Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze on Sunday, an achievement that left their players “speechless” after months of war back home. China led 31-29 at half-time in Nagoya, but Iran … Read more
NAGOYA: Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin on Sunday became the first Asian Games gold medallist in teqball, an acrobatic football-table tennis hybrid making its debut at this year’s event in Japan. Watched by Barcelona and Spain football legend Carles Puyol, Wai Khin Hnin beat Indonesia’s Sumaya, who goes by one name, 2-1 in the final to … Read more
[“Roll the Calls,” the new book by the Hollywood mogul, is an entertaining and expletive-filled read that surprisingly pulls some punches.
Actor recalls overcoming body-image concerns while filming ‘Sheroes’ and embracing a physically demanding new chapter Actor Zara Noor Abbas has opened up about filming Gear Up, an action segment of the upcoming anthology film Sheroes, revealing that she weighed 12kgs more when she shot the project than she does now. In an interview with Arab … Read more
Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) president Mohsin Gilani has said the selection of coaches for the national team is made in consultation with head coach Nolberto Solano and that the federation does not interfere in the selection of players or coaching staff. “National team coaches are appointed in consultation with the head coach Nolberto and we … Read more
Macklemore pledges $1 million for Gaza, matched by children’s TV personality Ms Rachel Palestinians walk near a mural painted in honour of American rapper Macklemore, amid buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, September 18, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a … Read more
[ Competition Commission of Pakistan. PHOTO: TWITTER/CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a total penalty of Rs60 million on the All Pakistan Edible Oil Tanker Owners Association (APEOTOA) for fixing transportation charges and allocating business among tanker owners through a restrictive queue system, in violation of Section 4 of the Competition … Read more
Pakistan’s swimmers Hareem Malik and Mishael Aisha Hyat finished outside the qualifying places in the women’s 50m breaststroke heats at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. Hareem Malik finished 22nd overall with a 36.52 seconds timing, while Mishael Aisha Hyat was 24th after she clocked 37.02 seconds. China’s Tang Qianting … Read more
JI begins long march towards capital as PTI prepares for Sept 27 protest; govt warns against public disruption Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks to the media in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday warned that “no violent group will be allowed to come to Islamabad” as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) began mobilising supporters for a … Read more
[The private equity firm Blackstone now owns more marinas than anyone in the world.