Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
LOS CABOS, MEXICO: Australia’s Jordan Thompson defeated Casper Ruud to seal the first ATP title of his career with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory in the Los Cabos Open final in Mexico on Saturday. Thompson — who had knocked out top seed Alexander Zverev in a marathon semi-final battle that finished in the early hours […]
Women farmers in Pakistan largely unrecognised: FAO – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Findings of a study carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) confirms that women farmers in Pakistan are largely unrecognised for their vital contributions to the country’s agriculture sector, food security and the economy at large. The study, “Protection issues faced by women farmers in Pakistan”, says their labour tends to be […]
Iran’s claim Jaishul Adl militant killed in Pakistan ‘dismissed’ – World
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military on Saturday dismissed media reports that Iranian forces had eliminated a Jaishul Adl ‘commander’ inside Pakistani territory, suggesting the claims were aimed at mitigating the embarrassment arising from the recent ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’. “Social media and some foreign media are spreading false propaganda that Iranian forces have killed a commander of […]
Sindh govt to probe poll violence, provide justice, says Bilawal – Pakistan
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday said the upcoming Sindh government led by the PPP would constitute a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe all violent incidents during the election campaign, promising exemplary punishments for those involved. The PPP chief made these remarks after a visit to the residence of a party supporter whose […]
Marwat issued show-cause notice for remarks against Gohar – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has issued a show-cause notice to Advocate Sher Afzal Marwat over remarks against PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan that had triggered a controversy within the party. Mr Marwat has been advised to tender an unconditional apology within two days and has been informed that if he did not reply or his […]
Oath-taking of KP and Balochistan PAs on Feb 28 – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Newly elected members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan assemblies will be sworn in on Wednesday (Feb 28), as the governors of both provinces have requisitioned assembly sessions. KP Governor Ghulam Ali has summoned the session following advice from the KP caretaker chief minister, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah. On Friday, the provincial law department […]
PTI changes its Punjab CM nominee
LAHORE: The PTI has named Rana Aftab Ahmed Khan as its new candidate for the post of the Punjab chief minister following the provincial police’s attempt to arrest its earlier nominee, Mian Aslam Iqbal. PTI secretary general Hammad Azhar on Saturday wrote on social media platform X that Mian Aslam was nominated by the party’s […]
Navalny’s ‘tortured’ body handed over to his mother – World
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly in prison nine days ago, was handed over to his mother on Saturday in the remote Arctic city of Salekhard, his spokeswoman said. In a video recorded before the release of the body, Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya accused “demonic” Russian President Vladimir Putin of […]
Western leaders in Kyiv pledge support for Ukraine on war anniversary – World
The prime ministers of Italy and Canada signed security deals with Ukraine on Saturday as Western leaders rallied around a war-weary Kyiv on the second anniversary of Russia’s military invasion, with no end in sight to the fighting. After initial successes in pushing back the Russian army, Ukraine has suffered recent setbacks on the eastern […]
Move to drag IMF into rigging row panned – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s plan to urge IMF to seek an independent audit of the election results before continuing talks with Islamabad for any new loan backfired on Friday as not only the lender expressed interest in working with the incoming government, but the party also received severe criticism from political forces. Speaking during the Senate session, […]