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Pakistan’s junior women made a winning start to their AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Hong Kong China 2-0 in their opening Challenger Pool match on Friday. Shariqa was the star for Pakistan, scoring both goals to secure the victory. She opened the scoring with a field goal in the 34th minute before doubling … Read more
A reporter and photographer camped out at a four-day rave to see harm reduction policy carried out in real time.
[Because of the war in Iran, the cost has climbed past the record it reached in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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[ Putin hints at peace deal, Tehran adds ships to list of those it will penalise if they cross the Strait NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday after US strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruption to Middle East supplies, while comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin signalling … Read more
Seoul reportedly weighing maritime patrol aircraft, mine detection unit for strait amid public opposition for move Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea is reviewing options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said on Friday, while denying media reports that the … Read more
Murder case involving Clancy and her 3 children highlights postpartum psychosis and gaps in care Postpartum psychosis has been at the centre of the Lindsay Clancy case, drawing renewed attention to one of the most severe mental health conditions that can affect women after childbirth. Clancy, a 36-year-old former nurse pleaded not guilty in connection … Read more
Islamabad says century-old Hindu temple collapsed due to torrential rains, restoration underway Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office on Friday rejected India’s allegations over the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal as “false and politically motivated,” saying the structure had been damaged by torrential rains. India’s Foreign Ministry on September 2 … Read more
[ Weeks of stress fades away as bourse gains 4.5% week-on-week. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The KSE-100 index closed merely around 150 points higher at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday after a volatile session in which early gains of more than 1,000 points faded on profit-taking. Investors remained cautious as rising international oil prices, … Read more
[ Committee also okays diesel price intervention rules for emergencies, IFEM overhaul ISLAMABAD: The Committee on Petroleum Pricing on Thursday recommended setting a target of June 2027 for petrol price deregulation, as it finalised recommendations for a more transparent and predictable fuel pricing framework. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, … Read more