ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portugal’s Round of 16 clash with Spain, he said, “This will be my last World Cup, but hopefully the match against Spain won’t be my last game.”Ronaldo said…
Music video director Joseph Kahn, who helmed a number of Swift’s videos including Bad Blood and Look What You Made Me Do, also took to Instagram over the weekend to say he had had a “wonderful” time at the wedding. “I got to meet Steven Spielberg and the lovely Kate Capshaw and talk filmmaking with…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would “shag, marry or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 13 people were killed and 1,513 others injured in 1,312 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD). The department said 688 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals for treatment, while 825 people with…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, July 5: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized the 11th session of its Financial Advisory Baithak, providing free one-to-one consultation and advisory services to members on taxation, customs and regulatory matters affecting the business community. The session was chaired by LCCI President Faheem Ur…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan KARACHI: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, has said that attracting investment to Karachi and strengthening Pakistan’s exports will only be possible if the government’s longstanding challenges facing industry—including high energy tariffs, delayed tax refunds, regulatory hurdles and inadequate infrastructure—are addressed. Speaking at the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the federal government to pass on the full benefit of declining international crude oil prices to consumers, businesses and industries instead of maintaining a heavy tax burden on petroleum products.BMP Chairman and former FPCCI…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called on the Government of Pakistan to ensure that trainee doctors, house officers, and postgraduate trainees working in private hospitals receive salaries equal to those paid in government hospitals.Professor Shahid Malik, President of the PMA, urged the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, July 5: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has introduced a new administrative zoning system aimed at improving patient care, enhancing hospital cleanliness, and strengthening daily oversight of medical services as part of the Punjab government’s healthcare reform agenda.The initiative has been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…
NEW YORK: In the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, led by rising star Lamine Yamal, in the early hours of Tuesday at Dallas Stadium, in what promises to be a classic European derby.Portugal have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, though their performances…
