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In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: REUTERS CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career … Read more
KARACHI: South African coach Terseus Liebenberg believes Arshad Nadeem will regain his best form, describing the Olympic champion as a ‘champion of life’ and an inspirational role model as the Pakistani javelin thrower begins a training stint in South Africa. Liebenberg said Arshad’s struggles since his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics were difficult to … Read more
Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘can’t wait’ until their Test series against South Africa. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: Skipper Pat Cummins said he “can’t wait” to play in Australia’s first Test series in South Africa since the infamous “Sandpapergate” affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing … Read more
Tom Holland starrer brings in $39m while ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ comes in second with $25.3m opening weekend Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week’s performance. The superhero film fronted by Tom … Read more
[ Recurring incidents show cost of delay, while digital ambitions demonstrate scale of opportunity ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s digital economy is expanding faster than its legal protections for personal data. Recent incidents continue to demonstrate the scale and sophistication of threats facing individuals and organisations alike. A government inquiry reportedly found that the personal particulars of 2.7 … Read more
Rising dependence on private academies raises concerns over affordability, educational inequality and weak regulation Female primary school students leave school after a class in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 25, 2021. Photo: Reuters PESHAWAR: For Rozina Bibi, a resident of University Town, Peshawar, sending her two daughters to school is only the beginning of their monthly education … Read more
[ KARACHI: Questions continue to loom on the lack of international trading activities in Pakistan as it enters its 80th year of independence. According to the World Bank’s World Development Indicators, exports of goods and services from Pakistan surpassed $40 billion in 2025, the highest in its history. Imports of goods and services into Pakistan … Read more
Bessent says administration will use full economic, government powers to isolate Tehran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC on July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States was entering an “economic D-Day” against Iran following what he … Read more
[ Real challenge is country’s capacity to carry and service debt sustainably; signs emerging direction may finally be c SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US … Read more