Three die in British navy helicopter crash
Three members of Britain’s navy died in a helicopter crash in southwest England on Wednesday,…
Three die in British navy helicopter crash
Three members of Britain’s navy died in a helicopter crash in southwest England on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The trio were onboard a Merlin Mk4 helicopter during a training exercise just before 4am (0300 GMT) when it came down near Sourton village, in the county of Devon. It is with…
Gane blocking out politics before White House bout
Ciryl Gane (R) will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira (L) in the White House on the day of US President Donald Trump’s (C) birthday. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: French mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane said he is blocking out the political noise ahead of his unprecedented fight at the White House in Washington. Gane will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira…
Japan’s samurai spirit still burns
The thousand-year-old Japanese festival of Soma Nomaoi began as a way to train mounted warriors. Photo: AFP TOKYO: Japan’s thousand-year-old samurai horse festival has survived wars, earthquakes and a nuclear disaster. Now it’s battling a new challenge — climate change. The Soma Nomaoi began as a way to train mounted warriors and it still looks the same…
Karachi stinks as offal lingers a week after Eid
Worst situation reported in Pir Colony, where SSWMB established dumping point for animal remains KARACHI: Sanitation conditions remain poor across large parts of Karachi, with animal waste and household garbage still lying uncollected in several neighbourhoods even on the seventh day after Eidul Azha. The absence of disinfectant spraying and lime treatment has led to…
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in French Open quarters
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her women’s quarter-final match at the French Open. Photo: AFP PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a…
OGDC announces major oil and gas discovery in Sindh’s Sanghar district
Reports first hydrocarbon discovery, which yields 2,000 barrels of oil and 1.1 million cubic feet of gas daily Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday announced a significant oil and gas discovery from its exploratory well Bobi Deep-1 in Sindh’s Sanghar district, marking the first hydrocarbon find from the Massive Sand play within…
PMD forecasts below-normal rainfall, above-normal temperatures across country through August
Warns intensified heatwaves, water shortages, and agricultural challenges likely during three-month period LAHORE: Below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures have been forecasted across most parts of the country during June and the upcoming three-month period, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the Met Department, the El Nino phase has reemerged in the Pacific…
Youth employability central to economic reform agenda: FinMin
Focus increasingly shifting towards improving social, human development outcomes in meeting with World Bank: Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and World Bank delegation discuss human capital development, skills, health outcomes and technology-led service delivery in Islamabad. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said improving employability, particularly among young people, would remain central to…
Annural Khalid shares island getaway with husband after new single release
Singer’s photo dump draws fans’ praise for styling as she blends personal milestones with music Jhol singer Annural Khalid gave fans a relaxed, personal glimpse into her life, sharing a series of holiday moments with her husband following a new musical release and recent wedding celebrations. Taking to Instagram, Khalid posted a photo dump from…
CM Afridi approaches IHC for meeting with Imran ahead of K-P budget
Says province being ‘punished’ for its political alignment, govt focusing on political retaliation rather than economy K-P Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi speaking to reporters. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan…
