Russian economic prospects ‘foggy’ as sanctions cut deep

Moscow, April 6 (AFP/APP): The resilience of Russia’s economy has over the past year surprised many observers as Moscow adjusts to unprecedented Western sanctions over its assault on Ukraine. But in a rare public admission, President Vladimir Putin late last month warned of possible economic […]

March heat, Antarctic ice close to records: monitor

Paris, April 6 (AFP/APP): Earth had its joint second-warmest March on record with Antarctic sea ice shrinking to its second-lowest extent for that month, the EU’s climate monitoring agency said on Thursday. “The month was jointly the second-warmest March globally,” tied with 2017, 2019 and […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates birthday with family

ISLAMABAD, April 06 (Online): Congratulations are in order for Pakistan’s ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi on his 23rd birthday. Pakistani player managed to earn a name for himself with his sheer hard work in the game, and is undoubtedly one of the most lethal pacers […]

FIH reinforces commitment to use hockey as a tool to promote peace

ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP): As the world celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Thursday (April 6), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) reinforces its commitment towards using hockey as a tool to promote peace and well-being within communities. FIH President Tayyab Ikram, […]

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