Infantino holds emergency talks with directors
FIFA President Gianni Infantinois facing a wave of criticism over his investment plan. Photo: AFP/File RABAT: President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, […]
Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody – Pakistan
LAHORE: Two young women, suspected of stealing a small amount of cash and gold jewellery from a house, later died in the police custody under mysterious circumstances here on Tuesday. The women were brought to the Township police station when a local resident accused them of stealing money and gold ornaments from his house. However, […]
Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’ – World
United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get “hit very hard” if negotiations fell through. Transit of the waterway, a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies, has been a sticking point in talks and led […]
Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies – Sport
Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday. Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an […]
Pakistan, US hold counterterrorism dialogue, reaffirm commitment to combating terrorist groups – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan on Tuesday held the fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorist groups and strengthening security cooperation at a time when regional tensions remain high. The talks were led by US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Foreign Ministry Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, a […]
Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Brent crude futures up $1.07, at $80.43 a barrel, US West Texas Intermediate futures up 45 cents, to $76.22 Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices rose on Wednesday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said they […]
Youm-i-Istehsal: Pakistan says lasting peace in South Asia linked to peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute – Pakistan
The military and civilian leadership on Wednesday said just and lasting peace in South Asia was closely linked to the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute as the country marked Youm-i-Istehsal (Exploitation Day) to mark the anniversary of India revoking the occupied region’s special autonomy in 2019. President Asif Ali Zardari said that Youm-i-Istehsal was […]
PSX climbs over 2,500 points on broad-based buying
Improved global risk appetite, optimism over China’s planned loan refinancing lift investor confidence A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong buying across […]
CJP Afridi promises women facilitation centres in courts nationwide – Pakistan
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said that women facilitation centres will be established in courts across the country to provide a safe, dignified, accessible and supportive environment for female litigants. He also stated that the proposed facilitation centres will include dedicated reception areas, waiting areas, separate entrances, washrooms, meeting rooms, […]
Warrican cherishes home six-for after carrying West Indies’ bowling attack
Spinner says six-wicket haul was his most rewarding after shouldering heavy workload against Pakistan Jomel Warrican leads the team off after picking up 6 for 112. Photo: AFP West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican described his six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the second Test as the most rewarding performance of his career after carrying the hosts’ bowling […]