Barcelona edge Bilbao 2-1, Lewandowski shines with crucial winner
BARCELONA: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick lauded striker Robert Lewandowski after the Polish forward scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Saturday. This marked Lewandowski’s third goal in two matches, following his brace in Barcelona’s 2-1 comeback win against Valencia the previous weekend. “I know Robert well, and […]
Al-Hilal begins Saudi Pro League campaign with dominant 3-0 win over Al-Okhdoud
Al-Hilal opened their Saudi Pro League campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Al-Okhdoud on Saturday. A brace from Aleksandar Mitrovic and a stunning free-kick by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the first half ensured an emphatic win for Jorge Jesus’ side. From the outset, Al-Hilal demonstrated why they are considered top contenders for the […]
Imran Khan’s military trial over May 9 cases ‘entirely possible’: PML-N’s Barrister Malik – Pakistan
Government spokesperson for legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik has hinted that incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s cases concerning the violence on May 9 last year might go to the military courts. Countrywide protests erupted on May 9 last year after the paramilitary Rangers whisked away Imran from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a corruption […]
Brighton strike late to inflict damaging defeat on Ten Hag’s Man Utd
Joao Pedro’s 95th-minute header handed Brighton a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday as 31-year-old boss Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut. United looked to have snatched a point when Amad Diallo’s deflected effort cancelled out Danny Welbeck’s first-half opener for Brighton. The visitors could even have won it had Alejandro […]
Bioengineers create lotus leaf-inspired system for cancer cell study
Bioengineers have developed a novel system inspired by the lotus leaf to study cancer cell clusters, offering new insights into tumour behaviour. The system, designed by researchers at Rice University, utilises a zinc oxide-based surface that mimics the water-repellent and self-cleaning properties of a lotus leaf, creating a platform for high-throughput generation of 3D tumour […]
Coworking spaces face 60% loss
KARACHI: Coworking space providers, professionals, and analysts are calling for urgent political and economic stability, as well as the elimination of internet disruptions, as the entire coworking space industry faces a 60% business loss and teeters on the brink of collapse. Tech companies are relocating their operations, and not a single new investor is eager […]
Oil, gas depletion trend reverses
KARACHI: In a surprising turnaround, Pakistan has reversed the historical trend of depleting oil and gas reserves as it reported a 26% boost in crude oil deposits and a 2% increase in gas reserves in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024. New discoveries and an upward revision in recoverable reserves have bolstered by one […]
Punjab, Sindh unite for Kacha operation
RAHIM YAR KHAN/ KARACHI: The Sindh and Punjab Police have resolved to launch a joint intelligence-based operation against the riverine dacoits operating in the border regions of both provinces, including Ghotki, Kashmore, Rajanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. In a related move, the Punjab government has increased the bounty on these bandits from Rs1 million to […]
Brilliant 191 by Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur has Pakistan in danger in first Test – Sport
Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant 191 on the fourth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday, giving Bangladesh an outside chance of a maiden victory over Pakistan. The diminutive batter was the foundation of Bangladesh’s first-innings score of 565 — their highest Test total against Pakistan — and gave the visitors […]
Former Israeli hostage denies reports of being beaten, having her hair cut by Hamas during Gaza detention – World
A former Israeli captive in Gaza has denied reports suggesting that she had been beaten and had her hair cut while in detention by Hamas. In an Instagram post on Friday, Noa Argamani said: “I can’t ignore what has been going on in the media here in the last 24 hours, things are out of […]