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Foreign ministers of eight countries say Israel bears responsibility for obstructing efforts to end the war in Gaza Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, August 5, 2026. — REUTERS Pakistan and seven other Islamic countries on Sunday condemned Israel’s declared … Read more
While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy When children approach motorists at traffic signals with flowers, pencils or toys, they appear to be selling small items to earn a living. But in many cases, the transaction is less about the product and more about appealing to … Read more
A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission. — FILE PHOTO A day after concluding the electoral process in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Election Commission has announced the schedule for elections to reserved seats, with polling set to be held on Aug 24. According to a statement issued … Read more
Argentine star striker Lionel Messi of Inter Miami reacts after missing a first-half penalty kick in his club’s MLS loss at Nashville. Photo: AFP/FILE WASHINGTON: Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash. England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s … Read more
PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province The temperature is also expected to drop by 2 degree celsius after the showers. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday forecasted an extended spell of rain, wind and thundershowers over the upper and central parts of the … Read more
PHF plans to expand hockey infrastructure, strengthen coaching and create a merit-based pathway ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani has announced a long-term plan to revive the country’s national sport, saying hockey can no longer rely on temporary decisions and short-term experiments. The announcement comes after Pakistan suffered a defeat to England … Read more
Party workers gather outside Karachi Governor House; Zafar says JI will take issues to their logical conclusion Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Sunday began sit-ins outside governors’ houses across the country, with a large number of people gathering at all four provincial headquarters as the party pressed its demands over poor governance, inflation, rising fuel prices and … Read more
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
Supporters viewed his wish to leave as a sign of a lack of commitment to the club Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in action during a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. Photo: AFP LONDON: Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over … Read more
His funeral prayers were later offered at Bannu Police Lines with full state honours The funeral of police constable Saifullah Khan was held with full state honours in Bannu after he was martyred in a gun attack. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A police constable was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Bannu’s Basiya … Read more