Pakistan squash player Ahsan Ayaz. —Reporter/ File KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ahsan Ayaz has secured a spot in the final of the 247 International Squash Championship, currently being held in the United States. In the semifinals, Ayaz delivered a dominant performance, defeating Egypt’s Karim Elbarbary with a convincing score of 3-0. The scores line was 11-3, 11-7, … Read more
A representational image of electricity poles. — Reuters/File IPPs want government to reduce rates of its own powerhouses. They demand withdrawal of 38% “undue” tax on electricity bills. Hint at approaching International Court of Arbitration if coerced. LAHORE: As the masses continue to face the brunt of sky-high electricity bills due to exorbitant tariffs, the independent … Read more
After a scandal-plagued month that called the legitimacy of the Greek Oscar selection process into question and threatened to torpedo the country’s chances at the 97th Academy Awards, Greece has selected Eva Nathena’s historical drama “Murderess” for the international feature film race. Out of the 26 eligible films, “Murderess” is the only one left standing, … Read more
France’s Oscars committee has shortlisted four movies, including Jacques Audiard’s redemption thriller “Emilia Perez” and “The Count of Monte Cristo,” an epic adventure film adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ classic, as well as Payal Kapadia‘s “All We Imagine as Light” and Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.” All four movies word premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. “Emilia Perez” … Read more
Incumbent International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram is poised to be re-elected unopposed at the 49th FIH Congress, set to take place in Muscat, Oman on November 9. Born in Lahore, Ikram faced no competition, as no candidates submitted nominations by the deadline. The official announcement will be made on November 9 during the … Read more
Pakistan former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and ace all-rounder Shoaib Malik are all set to grace the forthcoming the US Masters T10. According to details, Kamran Akmal, Umaid Asif, Sohail Khan, Mukhtar Ahmed, Anwar Ali, and Hussain Talat will be in action in the second edition of the tournament. California Bolts had picked up Hussain Talat, … Read more
England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali. — AFP/File England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali on Sunday announced retirement from international cricket, saying that he has done his part and its now time for him to step down. The 37-year-old, who was not selected in the national squad for series against Australia, announced his retirement from all formats … Read more
Graduates gather outside Senate House after their graduation ceremony at Cambridge University in eastern England. — Reuters/File Universities in the United Kingdom on Thursday called for an increase in tuition fees for domestic students to tackles significant financial deficits after being hit hard on their pockets by tougher visa restrictions on international students. The president … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed his retirement plans from international football, indicating that he has no immediate intention of stepping down. The 39-year-old star revealed that he believes he still has much to offer Portugal and will retire only when he feels he is no longer contributing effectively. Citing his former teammate Pepe, who retired at … Read more
Dawid Malan watches another a six flying towards the boundary during his unbeaten 99 for England against South Africa in the third T20I. — Reuters After being dropped from the Australia series, England’s former top-ranked ICC T20I batter Dawid Malan on Wednesday retired from international cricket — likely as a protest. He is one of … Read more