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Funeral director jailed in UK for deceiving families over cremations

Prosecutors says Robert Bush breached the trust of grieving families “on an almost industrial scale”. Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Dulani ton trumps Pakistan’s record effort as SL win first T20

Imesha Dulani strikes an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls, laced with 17 fours and a six. Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition

Under the proposal private investors will be allowed to acquire stakes in the company but will remain minority shareholders. Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Hamas agrees to Gaza disarmament deal

• States implementation of pact will depend on Israel fulfilling its commitments under Sharm el-Sheikh agreement • Trump calls Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:35am

Trump vows harder strikes as Iran says Hormuz shut

US president says he is "losing patience" with Tehran; tells cabinet "we just want to win". Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:39am

Arshad qualifies for javelin throw final, Yasir misses out

GLASGOW: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem safely booked his place in the men’s javelin throw final while compatriot... Published 31 Jul, 2026 08:15am

Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury

The Pakistan Cricket Board say Shan sustained the injury while batting in the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:14am

Riyadh unveils maritime alliance as war spreads

14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, back joint statement; Dar, Saudi counterpart discuss Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb situation. Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:13am

Businessman’s meeting with Netanyahu stirs uproar in Lebanon

A Lebanese judicial official says the public prosecutor had tasked the security forces “with opening an investigation into the photo” to establish “whether it is authentic”. Updated 30 Jul, 2026 08:23am

Khurram, Abbas sanctioned for code of conduct breach

TAROUBA: Pakistan pacers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas have been sanctioned for breaching Level 1 of the... Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:05am

Another underwhelming day for Pakistan

GLASGOW: Pakistan endured a challenging day at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as the country’s athletes ... Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:05am

Pakistan rue missed chances after 90-run defeat to WI in first Test

TAROUBA: Pakistan head coach Sarfraz Ahmed lamented his side’s inability to capitalise on key moments after ... Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:05am

Israel targets mosque in Gaza under ‘Hamas weapons dump’ pretext

The director general of the ministry of awqaf and religious affairs in the Gaza Strip, say Israeli forces had “completely destroyed” the mosque in the air strike. Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:35am

Egypt port blast, Iraq strikes take war to new shores

Explosions hit natural gas loading port in Egypt’s Damietta; US-owned floating storage tanker reportedly struck by drone. Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:45am

Fatima Zahra becomes first Pakistan woman boxer to secure Commonwealth Games boxing medal

She will now face Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in Friday’s semi-final, with a place in the gold medal bout at stake. Updated 29 Jul, 2026 09:12am

Seales, Roach rock Pakistan after Abbas’ five-for

TAROUBA (Trinidad): Pakistan’s hopes of sealing their first away Test victory in more than three years were left... Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:49am

Early collapse costs Pakistan women as SL claim ODI series

HAMBANTOTA: Pakistan’s batting frailties resurfaced as Sri Lanka sealed their first bilateral women’s One-day... Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:49am

India orders release of under-18 protesters

• SC bars authorities from disclosing demonstrators’ personal data • Government proposes doubling maximum jail term to 10 years Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Oman pitches ‘Gulf-backed’ Hormuz plan to Iran

Under new proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control, fees will be voluntary; Tehran says will consider "any action" to keep straits under control. Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Pakistan squander promising position after Shan Masood’s century

TAROUBA: Pakistan squandered a promising position after Shan Masood’s century as Justin Greaves triggered a... Updated 28 Jul, 2026 09:22am