MQM-P chief calls for new administrative units, says time to end dynastic politics
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Monday called for the creation of new administrative units in Pakistan, saying the time had come to end hereditary and dynastic politics and that the issue would not be resolved through parliament. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s temporary headquarters, Siddiqui described a […]
Safety first as mixed martial arts grapples for recognition at Asian Games
NAGOYA: With no cage, no elbows and no appetite for blood on the mat, the Asian Games’ mixed martial arts competition is not quite the visceral experience of a UFC fight night. The athletes battle in traditional martial arts uniforms, wear shin guards for protection and dropping knees onto prone opponents is very much out […]
Pakistan begin training for Asian Games men’s cricket
White-ball squad to depart for Japan on September 24; Salman Mirza rules out with thumb fracture KARACHI: Pakistan’s white-ball cricket squad began a four-day training camp on Monday here at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre National Bank Stadium ahead of the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The players worked […]
PCB introduces first-ever central contracts for Pakistan U19 players
Young cricketers thank PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for rewarding England tour performance Pakistan U19 head coach Shahid Anwar and players have expressed their gratitude to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for introducing central contracts at the U19 level for the first time. Anwar said Naqvi invited the U19 players after their impressive performance […]
Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick
Erling Haaland scored in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from another damaging defeat at Fulham. City took advantage of Arsenal’s shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday […]
Fleming backs Stokes retirement decision
The 53-year-old coach says he respects the all-rounder’s choice and has no intention of questioning it England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick, Test coach Stephen Fleming and white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen chat on the balcony after the third T20 against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. Photo: AFP LONDON: Newly-appointed England Test coach Stephen Fleming says it […]
Four terrorists killed in exchange of fire in Balochistan’s Panjgur: state media
Large quantity of modern weapons, ammunition also recovered from possession of slain terrorists Four terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, state-run Radio Pakistan said, citing security sources, on Monday. The operation was carried out in the Aphan Koh area of Prom Paroom in Panjgur, on intelligence […]
Upper Dir’s healthcare system under strain
UPPER DIR: A severe shortage of doctors and healthcare facilities has raised serious concerns over the state of public health in Upper Dir, where around 1.08 million people are being served by only 207 doctors, including just 13 female doctors for an estimated 530,000 women. According to available figures, each female doctor in the district […]