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Olympic javelin star Neeraj Chopra headlined what was billed as India’s inaugural world-class field competition on Saturday, living up to his goal of elevating domestic talent while also walking away with another gold medal. Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the 2024 Paris Games, triumphed with a throw of 86.18 metres at the 12-athlete javelin Neeraj Chopra Classic event. He finished ahead of former world champion Julius Yego (silver) and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage (bronze). “The biggest target of the competition was to uplift the Indian athletes alongside the international ones. We got…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the nation to take guidance from the life and character of Imam Hussain (RA) to overcome internal and external challenges and keep Pakistan on the path of peace, unity and progress. In a message on the occasion of Ashura 1447 AH, he said, “Ashura is a profound and instructive day in the history of Islam, which gives us the great lesson of patience, sacrifice and standing firm on principles. This day will continue to illuminate the conscience of humanity till the Day of Judgment.” “The battle that took place on the battlefield of Karbala…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to gain $200 million from the export of tuna fish in the coming years due to an overhaul of the industry. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has announced that Pakistan’s tuna sector is set for a $200 million boost following global quota allocations and regulatory reforms. For the first time, Pakistan has secured a tuna fishing quota of 25,000 metric tonnes from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), comprising 15,000 tonnes of Yellowfin Tuna and 10,000 tonnes of Skipjack Tuna, according to an official press release. These quotas are aligned with…
INDIAN captain Shubman Gill plays a lofted shot as England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith looks on during the second Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.—Reuters BIRMINGHAM: Indian captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match before Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep again struck with the new ball as the tourists pressed for a series-levelling win at Edgbaston on Saturday. Gill followed his first-innings knock of 269 with a superb 161 off just 162 balls to amass 430 runs in the match and now sits second behind England’s Graham Gooch…
Tourists interact with black-tailed gulls on a tourist boat in Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province, July 5, 2025. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)Tourists interact with black-tailed gulls on a tourist boat in Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province, July 5, 2025. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)A drone photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Shenxianju scenic spot in Xianju County of Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province.…
Listen to article KARACHI: The central Ashura procession in Karachi began at Nishtar Park on Sunday under tight security. Strict security measures have been implemented across the city to ensure the safety of mourners participating in the event, Express News reported. The central procession from Nishtar Park began after a main majlis scheduled in the morning. Following the majlis, the procession will proceed along its traditional route and conclude at the Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. The procession will travel from Nishtar Park to Kharadar, passing through key areas such as MA Jinnah Road. According to the traffic police, all roads from Numaish…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan in an impressive show secured seven medals in the 32nd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships which concluded in Gimcheon, South Korea on Saturday. Pakistan won two gold medals, two silver and one bronze in the main event besides seizing two golds in the plate event of the continental championship. According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Mohammad Sohail Adnan beat Ayaan Dhanuka of India 3-1 (11-5, 11-2, 11-13, 11-6) in the boys U-13 final while Nauman Khan outplayed compatriot Ahmad Rayyan Khalil 3-0 (12-10, 11-6, 11-2) in the boys U-15 decider. Meanwhile, Mahnoor…
Listen to article Iranian missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the recent 12-day war, according to radar data analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University and shared with The Telegraph. The hits — which reportedly include a major air base, an intelligence centre, and a logistics hub — have not been disclosed by Israeli authorities due to strict military censorship. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) declined to confirm the reported strikes but stated:“What we can say is that all relevant units maintained functional continuity throughout the operation.” Read More: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians since dawn The…
Listen to article Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has dismissed speculation regarding the removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling such rumours baseless and driven by discomfort over political and institutional unity. “For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people,” Naqvi said while addressing the media in Sukkur on Saturday. سکھر۔ وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کا محرم الحرام کی مناسبت سے پاکستان کے سب بڑے و 500 سال قدیمی جلوس کا دورہوزیرداخلہ نے جلوس کے لیے کیے گئے انتظامات دیکھےوزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی نے پاکستان کے سب سے بڑے جلوس کے لئے کیے گئے انتظامات…
Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar categorically denied reports of a meeting between PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and PTI founder Imran Khan, calling them baseless and part of a “sponsored narrative” aimed at creating political confusion. “These are baseless speculations—it could be someone’s wish list. We don’t need to approach anyone,” Dar said. Speaking to reporters at Data Darbar on Saturday, Dar noted that the current government was initially formed with the critical support of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). “When we started, our numbers were incomplete without them. Now that we have a simple majority, there’s no difficulty—but we…