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KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actress Shaista Jabeen has called for more original stories and diverse characters in television, saying the industry is increasingly relying on repetitive themes and familiar character types. Jabeen is currently set to appear in Express Entertainment’s upcoming drama Ikhtiyaar, which features an ensemble cast including Shahroz Sabzwari, Srha Asghar, Faiza Hassan and … Read more
South African opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius has powered his side to a comfortable 43-run victory over Zimbabwe. Photo: AFP NAMIBIA: South African opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius powered his side to a comfortable 43-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday in the fourth match of the Twenty20 tri-series also involving hosts Namibia. Pretorius came close to a maiden T20 … Read more
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on Tuesday. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on Tuesday in a reported £125 million deal ($167 million) that equalled the British transfer record. The fee for the Argentine international matches that paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Sweden striker Alexander Isak last year. … Read more
At least 1,114 killed, nearly 4,000 still missing as rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors A man looks at a wall displaying photographs of missing people outside Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday announced that Pakistan had launched the process for a US dollar benchmarked dual-tranche Eurobond that will offer papers for five-year and 10-year tenors, subject to market conditions. In a statement posted on his official X account, the adviser said the transaction marked another important … Read more
[ The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures … Read more
World number two Elena Rybakina beats American teenager Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: World number two Elena Rybakina and former champion Coco Gauff breezed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday as men’s top seed Alexander Zverev launched his campaign. Rybakina, eyeing a third Grand Slam title and the … Read more
BERLIN: Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for the four-time world champions. “After some time reflecting, the moment has come for me to end my national team career and clear the way for the … Read more
In Spain, Jason Horowitz is seeking to capture stories that reflect the country’s new momentum.
[ LCCI chief underscores greater awareness of AI regulations, global best practices Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: file LAHORE: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate and has the potential to improve productivity, innovation, decision-making and competitiveness. The growing use of AI also requires businesses to adopt responsible governance practices to … Read more