Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and candlelit prayers to vibrant parades, decorations and family gatherings, the holiday reflects both its Christian roots and the unique customs of the societies that celebrate it. These images capture how Christmas unfolds in different countries, […]
The nation is celebrating 149th birth anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today with renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline on Thursday. It is a public holiday today. The day dawned with 31-gun salutes in the federal capital and 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, […]
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his players to “step up” in the absence of “impossible to replace” skipper Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international suffered a soft tissue injury sustained in Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Aston Villa and, although Amorim believes the midfielder will be back soon, he is acutely aware of the need […]
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president […]
Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England’s ruling Football Association with failing to leave the field and acting in an “aggressive” manner when he was sent off against Liverpool last Saturday. The Tottenham Hotspur captain received a second yellow card for kicking out at Liverpool defender Ibrahima […]
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco. Manchester United winger Diallo struck early in the second half with a close-range shot to give the Ivorians a hard-earned […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan’s youth were the country’s greatest strength and investment in their education and skills was an investment in the future. Addressing the ceremony as he formally launched the distribution of laptops under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Programme in Azad Jammu and Kashmir at the University of Azad […]
A United Nations expert on Wednesday warned that Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, is being “detained in circumstances that could pose a serious risk to her physical and mental integrity”. Bushra is serving a seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case. She was recently sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment […]
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the people’s vote was stolen in the February 8 general elections and that they are not ready to pledge an alliance with rulers who came into power through a rigged poll. “A vote is a pledge of allegiance. If it is used through rigging, lies, and money-making, […]
Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has said political negotiations are not part of PTI founder Imran Khan’s DNA, as according to him, Imran is a person driven entirely by self-interest rather than principles. Talking to X on Wednesday, he said the PTI founder has always prioritized personal gain over national interest, values and relationships. “Negotiations […]