Evans defeats Khachanov after longest match in US Open history
NEW YORK: Britain’s Dan Evans defeated Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-7(6) 7-6(2) 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 in the longest US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday, advancing to the second round after an incredible comeback. Evans, ranked 184th and a former British number one, triumphed over world number 22 Khachanov in five hours and 35 […]
Torrential downpour breaks 48-year record in Multan as Wasa imposes rain emergency – Pakistan
Multan experienced a record-breaking torrential downpour on Tuesday, the highest of the previous 48 years, as a rain emergency was imposed by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa). Rainfall figures from Wasa as of 8:45pm showed that Chungi No 9 disposal station received 172 millimetres of rain, Kirri Jamandan disposal station received 137mm and Old […]
Torrential rains break 48-year record in Multan as Wasa imposes rain emergency – Pakistan
Multan experienced record-breaking torrential rains on Tuesday, the highest of the previous 48 years, as a rain emergency was imposed by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa). Rainfall figures from Wasa as of 8:45pm showed that Chungi No 9 disposal station received 172 millimetres of rain, Kirri Jamandan disposal station received 137mm and Old Shujaabad […]
Fazl confirms JUI-F in talks with PTI
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has disclosed that discussions are underway with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), hinting at a possible thaw in relations despite a history of bitter rivalry. Speaking after a visit to the veteran politician and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the Maulana confirmed the talks with the […]
Livestock caught in the crossfire of border tensions
LAHORE: Unlike humans, who make sense of their world through the demarcation of geo-political boundaries, birds with two wings or mammals with four legs experience the planet in its full, unrestricted glory. Therefore, when birds and cattle casually cross over onto neighbouring territory, livestock owners in both Pakistan and India struggle to figure out a […]
Shehbaz vows no mercy for terrorists
ISLAMABAD: The nation’s top leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, are on the same page when it comes to dealing with the scourge of terrorism. While Shehbaz has warned of no talks or mercy for miscreants, Zardari orders key stakeholders to eliminate militancy in all its forms. In the wake […]
When Hajra has the say
Drama aficionados may have long decried the saas-bahu trope infiltrating the showbiz industry, but that hasn’t stopped Noor Jahan, the television show depicting a complicated joint family, casting a spell over viewers. With matriarch Noor Jahan ruling the household with an iron fist, a gripped audience has found itself tuning in week after week to […]
‘No viable replacements for players’
LAHORE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed concern over the lack of depth in Pakistan’s cricket setup, stating there are no viable replacements for underperforming players in the current system. Following Pakistan’s historic Test loss to Bangladesh, Naqvi introduced mentors for the Champions Cup, confident it will develop talent for the national team. He emphasized that […]
Top US official in China for security talks
BEIJING: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday they were hoping for productive talks as they met in Beijing. Washington allies Japan and the Philippines have blamed China in the past week for raising regional tensions, with Tokyo accusing Beijing of violating its airspace and Manila calling […]
President orders effective measures for ‘complete elimination’ of terrorists after Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday instructed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti to take effective measures and ensure the “complete elimination” of terrorism in response to the recent spate of violence across the country. In the latest flare-up of violence, dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army […]