What Saoirse Ronan Learned in the Director’s Chair
The actress, 32, will make her directorial debut with the Irish short film “Paper Plane” at the Venice Film Festival.
Maresca salutes ‘unbelievable’ Cherki
LONDON: Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki’s “unbelievable” performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France midfielder responded to the snub in emphatic style. … Read more
Rawalpindi court extends suspects’ remand for third time
Court orders police to complete their investigation, presents both before September 2 Police officials on their way to the hearing of the Hina Javed murder case at the magisterial court on August 28, 2026. A judicial magistrate in Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the physical remand of the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder … Read more
Fast Forward
How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?
Gaza death toll from Israel’s genocidal war nears 73,500 as 9 more Palestinians killed
Body of another Palestinian recovered, 18 people injured over past 48 hours, Health Ministry says RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,449 after nine Palestinians were … Read more
‘Inspector Jamshed’ trailer drops as celebrities flock with praise
The first trailer for Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment landed online, offering fans of Ishtiaq Ahmed’s classic Urdu novels their first proper look at the long-awaited on-screen adaptation. Many celebrities also praised the trailer. The film, slated for release in 2027, follows Jamshed, played by Omair Rana, as he investigates a series of murders tied to a mysterious … Read more
Sabalenka ‘confident’ ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her women’s quarter-final match at the French Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown. The world number one from Belarus arrives in New York following a … Read more
WAPDA rejects reports of scrapping Diamer Bhasha Dam’s power component
Authority says Rs1.424tr project approval remains valid, with civil works set to begin by June 2027 ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Saturday rejected reports that the federal government had cancelled or shelved the 4,500-megawatt (MW) power generation component of the Diamer Bhasha Dam project, describing the claims as “baseless, misleading and … Read more
Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks
The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
[ KARACHI: Gold and silver prices fell sharply in global and local markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, gold fell by $151 per ounce to $4,454. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold decreased by Rs15,100 per tola to Rs467,936. The price of … Read more