Summer Camps Strive to Stay Part of Canadian Life, Despite Hurdles
Long a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.
Bangladesh tighten noose around Australia
Australia still trail by 67 runs with six wickets in hand as the visitors scent famous victory DARWIN: Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win. At … Read more
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter targeting Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia’s president, in Cali, Colombia. Photo: REUTERS DOHA: A growing rift within Asian soccer over the future of FIFA has burst into the open with Qatar challenging the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in a sweeping … Read more
Provinces backtrack on wheat import
[ Punjab, Sindh refuse financial obligation, seek federal stocks after failing to buy locally ISLAMABAD: Days after the Centre decided to import one million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest soaring prices, two of the largest wheat deficient provinces – Punjab and Sindh – have backtracked from buying the imported commodity and have not yet … Read more
22 oxygen stations out of service in Gaza amid Israeli blockade: Health Ministry
Only four of 30 devices used to fill oxygen cylinders operational as ministry calls for opening of channels for goods At least 22 of the Gaza Strip’s 34 oxygen stations have been forced out of service, the Palestinian Health Ministry warned Saturday, saying the remaining facilities also risk shutting down amid the Israeli blockade and … Read more
Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
[ ISLAMABAD: A virtual ceremony was held at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters for the signing of the “Co-operative Arrangement regarding Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between Pakistan Customs and Hong Kong Customs.” The cooperative arrangement provides the Customs administrations of Pakistan and Hong Kong with a structured framework for … Read more
Quit Lit
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again
[When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.
Cameroon face Malawi in WAFCON final
Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga (R) playing for Lyon. Photo: AFP JOHANNESBURG: Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider against Cameroon on … Read more
Aisam defends ITF Masters mixed doubles crown
Pakistan’s tennis stars collect four medals at ITF Masters World Championships in Lisbon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi added another glittering chapter to his remarkable tennis career as he successfully defended his World Mixed Doubles title at the ITF Masters World Championships, partnering Austria’s Nina Hermann to a straight-sets victory over the top-seeded Portuguese pairing of … Read more