Messi, Beckham booed after star sits out Hong Kong friendly
HONG KONG: Lionel Messi and Inter-Miami co-owner David Beckham were booed on Sunday and angry fans demanded refunds after the Argentina superstar sat out the team’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The city government said organisers owed fans an explanation after the match, in which the visitors beat a Hong Kong select XI by four […]
Namibia President Hage Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies – World
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, a veteran of the country’s liberation struggle and its first post-independence prime minister, died on Sunday. Tributes to the 82-year-old statesman poured in from African leaders who saw him as a hero of the anti-apartheid struggle. And Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed regret that his country had lost “a partner who […]
Messi, Beckham booed after Argentina superstar sits out Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong – Sport
Lionel Messi and David Beckham were booed on Sunday after the Argentina superstar sat out Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The World Cup-winning captain, who has a hamstring strain, stayed rooted to the bench throughout the 4-1 friendly win against a Hong Kong select XI. It brought a show of anger from the […]
Military pays homage to Kashmiris’ valiant struggle
In a display of solidarity, Pakistan’s Armed Forces, alongside the Chairmen of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCsSC), and Services Chiefs, have paid heartfelt homage to the unwavering resolve and courageous struggle of the people of Kashmir. They have stood resolute in the face of grave human rights violations and enduring inhumane lockdowns imposed by […]
10 politicians who have switched loyalties a time too many – Pakistan
Dawn.com looks at candidates contesting the February 8 polls who have switched parties at least three times since 2008. In the highly volatile and ever evolving world of Pakistani politics, it is not unheard of for politicians to switch allegiance. The friends of yesterday can be foes today before giving friendship another shot some time […]
12 politicians who have switched loyalties a time too many – Pakistan
Dawn.com looks at candidates contesting the February 8 polls who have switched parties at least three times since 2008. In the highly volatile and ever evolving world of Pakistani politics, it is not unheard of for politicians to switch allegiance. The friends of yesterday can be foes today before giving friendship another shot some time […]
PTI issues condemnation after SC’s Justice Athar Minallah heckled in London – Pakistan
The PTI’s UK chapter has issued a condemnation after Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court was heckled in London, saying that those involved did not represent the party. The condemnation was issued late on Saturday night after videos emerged of Justice Minallah being harassed and heckled in the streets of London. Videos shared widely […]
Difficult to back ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case verdict: Bilawal
Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has voiced reservations about the recent verdict in the ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. In an interview with a private channel on Sunday, Bilawal stated that supporting the verdict is challenging for him. Imran […]
India defeats Pakistan in Davis Cup Group I play-off – Sport
India eased past Pakistan 4-0 in their World Group I play-off tie on Sunday, as they proved superior in both doubles and singles on Islamabad’s grass courts. A dominant India never looked back after winning both singles matches on Saturday, taking their overall record in the Davis Cup against Pakistan to 8-0. The Indian pair […]
Experts don’t foresee imminent end to Imran’s political career
KARACHI: Political analysts have rejected the notion of an imminent end to the political career of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, along with his party. They suggest that a recent verdict may have been strategically aimed at disappointing PTI voters, echoing historical patterns of attempts to undermine political parties in […]