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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday reaffirmed that while Pakistan has always desired peace in South Asia, it will never accept any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, Irfan Neziroglu, who called on him, the prime minister said it was in the spirit of peace that Pakistan had agreed to the recent ceasefire understanding with India. He expressed deep gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for standing resolutely with Pakistan during the recent tensions in the region, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement. “Through his steadfast support, President…

KARACHI: The Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was prevented from any maritime adventurism against Pakistan in the North Arabian Sea due to the well-coordinated strategy of the Pakistan Navy during the recent hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, officials with the Pakistan Navy told The Express Tribune. The Pakistani military launched a massive operation codenamed Bunyan-al-Marsoos (Formidable Wall) in response to the Indian aggression, targeting their airbases, airfields, weapon depots, missile stockpiles, brigade headquarters, etc. Like the other two services, the Pakistan Navy also played a key role in this swift operation. The Indian Navy remained confined to its…

BEIJING: China has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and expressed its willingness to play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in the region, according Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. “China has noted the reports. The ceasefire between India and Pakistan serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both countries, contributes to regional peace and stability, and reflects the common aspirations of the international community. China supports and welcomes this,” Lin said during a regular briefing on Monday. He said that India and Pakistan are, and will always remain, neighburs – as is China to both…

An undated picture of Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Inam Butt. — Instagram@InamButt/FileLAHORE: Pakistan’s elite wrestler, Muhammad Inam Butt, is set to represent the country in two major international beach wrestling events in Europe later this year. The decorated grappler will first compete in the 2025 World Beach Wrestling Series, scheduled from May 28 to June 1 in Pore , Croatia.Inam will participate in the -90kg weight category and will be accompanied by his coach, Muhammad Bilal, who is arriving from Greece. The global event will feature top wrestlers from around the world, with Azerbaijan entering the competition as the defending champions.…

Alex Fine, husband of singer Cassie Ventura and former personal trainer to Sean “Diddy” Combs, was seen arriving at Manhattan federal court on Monday to support his wife ahead of her expected testimony in Combs’ ongoing sex trafficking trial. Fine, 32, appeared solemn and composed, dressed in all black with sunglasses as he entered the courthouse. The couple, who married in 2019 and are expecting their third child, first met when Fine was working as Combs’ personal trainer. Cassie, 38, is the central accuser in the federal case against Combs, 55, which includes multiple charges of sex trafficking, coercion, and…

Michael B. Jordan on ‘Creed’ and Michael B. Jordan Michael B. Jordan packed a punch of nostalgia and excitement during his appearance at the Amazon upfronts on Monday, dropping a juicy behind-the-scenes “fun fact” that took fans right back to where the Creed journey began.While hyping up the ever-expanding Creed-verse, Jordan revealed a bit of cinematic history that even the most devoted boxing franchise fans might not know, the idea for Adonis Creed was born before he and director Ryan Coogler even shot a single frame of Fruitvale Station. “Fun fact: the first film we did was called Fruitvale Station and…

MANILA: Millions of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures Monday to vote in a mid-term election largely defined by the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. With 75 percent of precincts reporting, Senate candidates aligned with Duterte were on track to claim five of 12 seats up for grabs, an initial tally from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) released by local media showed. The tally, if it holds, would give the vice president one more seat than predicted in nationwide polls — a potentially crucial vote in a looming Senate impeachment trial tentatively…

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan and its armed forces on resolute and dignified victory against Indian aggression, calling the development a testament to the nation’s courage, unity and resilience. In a statement issued on behalf of JKSM and the people of Kashmir, spokesperson Dr Irfan Khan praised the valour and professionalism of the Pakistani military. He expressed particular appreciation for Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, the military leadership, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and all political parties for their united stance and strategic handling of the escalation with…

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Monday to respond strongly to any future “terrorist attack”, and warned that New Delhi would not tolerate “nuclear blackmail” in the event of further conflict with Pakistan. Modi, in a televised address to the nation — his first since hostilities began last Wednesday — said Pakistan has chosen to attack rather than help it fight “terrorism”. “If another terrorist attack against India is carried out, a strong response will be given,” he said. “If Pakistan wants to survive, it will have to destroy its terror infrastructure,” Modi said Monday. “India will…

Bangladesh team bowling coach Andre Adams during a practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on May 6, 2024, on the eve of their third Twenty20 international cricket match against Zimbabwe. — AFPDHAKA: Australia´s Shaun Tait has been named Bangladesh´s new pace bowling coach, the country´s cricket board said Monday.The 42-year-old Tait, who played 59 internationals for Australia between 2005-2016, replaces former New Zealander Andre Adams who had joined last year. “It´s a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team right now, a bit of a new era if you like,” Tait was quoted…