Fifth seed Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after coming through a topsy-turvy four-setter against Karen Khachanov where the American seemed to be cruising, but then had to show all his fighting spirit. Fritz eventually triumphed 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) but must have thought he was in for an…
England’s Harry Brook has ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, displacing teammate Joe Root following a commanding performance in the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Brook’s brilliant knock of 158 in the first innings helped him leapfrog Root, who now trails by 18 rating points. The 25-year-old’s return to…
Cybercrime agency says 554 people arrested for spreading defamatory content online Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs that while the authority can block entire social media platforms, it lacks the technical capacity to remove specific content. He said only the United States and Israel were…
Global study unveiled at ‘AI for Good’ summit in Geneva urges environmental responsibility in AI use A new study by UNESCO released at the opening of the AI for Good global summit in Geneva has found that artificial intelligence’s surging electricity demand could be significantly curbed — by simply asking shorter questions and using smaller models. The…
It marks significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year Overseas Pakistanis have sent a record-breaking $38.3 billion in remittances during the financial year 2024-25 marking a significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the surge in remittances reflects growing confidence…
Nominee lists kept secret for 50 years The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious honours that can be awarded to individuals and organisations internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the prize. If Trump wins, he will be the fifth US president on the list after…
Says Russian president killing his and their soldiers United States President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued war in Ukraine, suggesting that his administration is considering imposing further sanctions on Moscow. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Trump accused Putin of being disingenuous…
Humaira was living alone in apartment for seven years, stopped paying rent in 2024 The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi. According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in…
Reuters accounts restored, but broader censorship concerns persist India came under sharp criticism on Tuesday after X, formerly known as Twitter, disclosed that the Indian government had ordered the blocking of over 2,000 accounts earlier this month, including two belonging to international news agency Reuters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, X said the Indian…
Araghchi, Saudi crown prince old ‘Fruitful’ talks ifollowing Iran-Israel Conflict Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a senior Iranian official to the kingdom since Tehran’s brief war with Israel. The meeting came in the aftermath of a 12-day…
