International Boxing Association to award prize money to Carini despite Olympics loss to Khelif – Sport
The International Boxing Association (IBA) will award Italy’s Angela Carini, who lost her welterweight round-of-16 bout against Algerian Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics in 46 seconds on Thursday, $50,000 in prize money, it said on Friday. Carini pulled out in the first round after the Algerian, who is at the heart of a gender […]
Ismail Haniyeh assassinated by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: Iran confirms
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated with a “short-range projectile with a warhead of approximately 7 kilograms” in Tehran on Wednesday. In a statement released on Saturday, the IRGC said the attack originated from outside the immediate area where Haniyeh was staying. “This action was […]
Nadia Khan goes to bat for ‘Barzakh’
Prominent Pakistani actress and host Nadia Khan has come forward in defence of the controversial web series “Barzakh,” calling it one of her favourite series despite allegations of promoting homosexuality. Directed by Pakistani filmmaker Asim Abbasi and produced for the Indian streaming platform Zee5, “Barzakh” has faced severe criticism on social media since the release […]
Indonesian police granted exclusive authority to approve abortions for rape victims
New rules issued this week by Indonesia will make the police the only authority allowed to give the go-ahead for abortions for rape victims, drawing criticism from rights activists who said the changes were regressive. Abortion is illegal in Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, except in the event of a medical emergency […]
Another 24 state-owned enterprises to be sold off under new plan – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) convened on Friday to discuss the government’s new phased privatisation programme for the period 2024-29 and approved the privatisation of 24 public sector entities. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, also decided that additional public firms will be considered for privatisation following a review by […]
Fan taunts Haris Rauf over Virat Kohli’s sixes during The Hundred 2024
Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf faced playful taunts from a fan during The Hundred 2024 match at Lord’s, bringing back memories of Virat Kohli’s memorable sixes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the 2022 T20 World Cup. The incident occurred during Welsh Fire’s match against London Spirit on Thursday, August 1st, when Rauf was […]
Italian climber Stefano Ragazzo makes historic solo ascent in Pakistan’s Karakoram range
Italian alpinist Stefano Ragazzo has made history as the first person to complete a solo climb of the famed Eternal Flame route on the Trango Nameless Tower in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Renowned for its extreme technical difficulty, this route spans 650 meters and is graded at 7c+. Ragazzo’s achievement marks a significant milestone in mountaineering […]
Gold prices dip in international and local markets
Gold prices have decreased in both international and local markets, as reported by industry sources. The dip came a day after gold surged to a new all-time high of Rs257,300 per tola (11.66 grams) in Pakistan. The surge was attributed to weaker US employment data and escalating political tensions in the Middle East. According to […]
Six killed as rains continue to lash parts of Balochistan – Pakistan
QUETTA: Different areas of northern and central Balochistan continued to receive heavy rains on Friday, causing floods in some areas of the province, including Sibi where floodwater entered some villages. At least six people were reportedly killed in rain- and flood-related incidents in different areas of the province. Officials said that Harnai, Zhob, Loralai, Sanjavi, […]
Ex-grand mufti held over Haniyeh sermon at Al Aqsa Mosque – World
JERUSALEM: A senior religious figure was detained on suspicion of inciting “terrorism” on Friday after he mourned slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque, his lawyer said. Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, 85, the former grand mufti of Jerusalem and current head of its Supreme Islamic Council, called Haniyeh a martyr in his sermon […]