Arsenal’s title hope drops with Everton draw
LIVERPOOL: Arsenal’s small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now […]
NZ outclass Pak to sweep ODI series
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND: Pakistan’s brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0. The tourists were dismissed for 221 off 40 overs in response to New Zealand’s 264-8, in a match shortened to 42 overs after […]
‘Hang tough, it won’t be easy’: Trump defiant on tariffs – World
US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on sweeping tariffs he unleashed on countries around the world, warning Americans of pain ahead, but promising historic investment and prosperity. The comments came as Trump’s widest-ranging trade measures took effect in a move that could trigger retaliation and escalating economic tensions, with the British and French […]
Pakistan re-elected to UN body on drugs
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Friday was re-elected to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term (2026-29) in recognition of the country’s major role in combating the menace of drugs. The election took place at the resumed session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, where […]
Pakistan face multiple-entry visa restriction
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revised its visa policy for travelers from 14 countries including Pakistan, restricting multiple-entry visas for business, tourism, and family visits due to the annual Hajj period. This change affects travelers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The new […]
Former info secretary passes away
ISLAMABAD: The Forum of Information Group Secretaries expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of its chair Khawaja Ejaz Sarwar — a distinguished and revered member of the Information Group who joined the service in 1969 and rose to its highest echelons. Sarwar held several key positions during his illustrious career in the Ministry of […]
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington, other US cities – World
Some 1,200 demonstrations are planned across the US on Saturday in what organisers expect to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk since the administration launched its rapid-fire effort to put a conservative stamp on government. Thousands were streaming into downtown Washington as the protests […]
S&P 500 loses $5tr in two-day sell-off
Listen to article NEW YORK: Global stock markets extended their recent rout on Friday, with S&P 500 companies wiping out $5 trillion in stock market value since US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on Wednesday, while investors fled to the safety of government bonds. The Nasdaq confirmed it was in a bear market, ending more than […]
Cotton sowing claims questioned
Listen to article KARACHI: Doing away with fabricated reports and misleading campaigns, growers and agriculturalists have said conducting research and development (R&D) can take the cotton sector out of its existing crisis and help curb falling exports and rising imports as the early cotton cultivation phase has been successfully completed. While the Punjab Agriculture Department maintains that […]
Trump opponents poised for protests across US, after rallies in Europe – World
Some 1,200 demonstrations are planned across the US on Saturday in what organisers expect to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk since the administration launched its rapid-fire effort to put a conservative stamp on government. Hours before the “Hands Off!” protests were due to […]
