Isaac Atukunda submitted a petition, PT 306/2025, challenging retired Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde's victory in Rukungiri Municipality's NRM primary elections. The formal complaint reached the NRM Elections Disputes Tribunal on July 25, 2025, with support from fellow candidate Elisa Rutahigwa. Electoral misconduct allegations encompass bribery, register tampering, voter intimidation, and unauthorized military involvement. Evidence centers on Tumukunde's radio threats against opponents during a June broadcast on Boona FM 91.8.
Armed escorts accompanied the general to polling stations beyond his registered location at Rwakabengo B. Witnesses claim Tumukunde organized clandestine meetings with village registrars at Platinum Hotel to compromise...
AC Milan defeated Liverpool 4-2 during their preseason encounter at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Saturday. The Italian club capitalized on defensive lapses to secure victory against the Premier League champions. Ruben Loftus-Cheek found the net for Milan while substitute Noah Okafor contributed two goals. Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scored for the English side. Record signing Florian Wirtz made his first appearance for Liverpool during the match.
Manager Arne Slot acknowledged his team's defensive vulnerabilities after making nine substitutions at halftime. The Dutch coach admitted Liverpool allowed Milan numerous counterattacking opportunities throughout the contest. Rafael Leao opened the scoring before...
Bangladesh's youth cricket team secured a narrow victory against South Africa during their tri-nation tournament opener in Harare on Saturday. The visiting side achieved the triumph by a single wicket after chasing down a target of 129 runs. Samiun Basir remained unbeaten on 45 runs to deliver the winning performance. His composed batting guided Bangladesh home despite the team collapsing to 99 for eight wickets. The match concluded in the 29th over with Bangladesh claiming their first points.
South Africa posted 128 runs before losing all wickets in their allocated overs. Armaan Manack led their batting effort with 28 runs while Al Fahad dominated with the ball for Bangladesh. The pace bowler claimed four wickets for 32 runs to...
Inter Miami CF acquired Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Club Atlético de Madrid through a loan agreement spanning the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign. The contract features a permanent transfer option extending through 2029. De Paul earned World Cup honors in 2022 and claimed two Copa América titles during his international career. The 31-year-old player brings extensive experience from nearly 500 professional matches across multiple countries. His career statistics show 57 goals and 74 assists while representing Racing Club, Valencia CF, Udinese, and Atlético Madrid.
Managing Owner Jorge Mas emphasized the midfielder's championship mentality aligns with club objectives. Co-Owner David Beckham praised De Paul's leadership...
The Asian Cricket Council announced Saturday that the 2025 Asia Cup will occur from September 9 through 28 in the United Arab Emirates. Eight teams will compete in the Twenty20 format tournament across various venues. ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed the dates through social media while promising comprehensive scheduling details would follow shortly. Both India and Pakistan have secured spots among the participating nations. The tournament organizers expect spectacular cricket performances throughout the three-week competition.
Political tensions between India and Pakistan may affect their anticipated encounter during the event. Military actions in May following terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have strained diplomatic...
Australia secured their Twenty20 series against the West Indies after Tim David's remarkable batting performance on Friday. David reached his century from just 37 deliveries, striking eleven sixes and six boundaries to guide his team to victory. The tourists successfully chased down a target of 215 runs with 23 balls remaining at Warner Park. Australia established an unassailable 3-0 advantage in the five-match competition.
David partnered with Mitchell Owen to create a record fifth-wicket stand worth 128 runs. Owen contributed 36 runs from 16 balls while David achieved the fastest half-century by an Australian male player. The West Indies had posted 214 for four wickets after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Shai Hope...
Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has progressed from U-19 World Cup champion to securing positions in national T20 and ODI teams. The 23-year-old opener credits healthy competition among aggressive left-handed batsmen for pushing him toward excellence. Selectors maintained faith in his abilities despite early struggles following his 2022 T20 debut in Zimbabwe. Management support helped him overcome a challenging period when he failed to score in three consecutive innings. His consistent domestic performances eventually earned him another chance with the national squad.
Emon acknowledges significant differences between domestic and international cricket levels. He admits feeling unprepared during his first international...
Students from the National University of Sciences and Technology earned positions among thirteen global finalists for the sixth Kibo Robot Programming Challenge scheduled for 2025. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission enabled this achievement by supporting academic institutions in accessing international space science platforms. Team 5AM represents Pakistan after competing against fifty other student groups worldwide for coveted spots in the prestigious competition. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency partners with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to organize this annual robotics contest aboard the International Space Station.
Participants will program autonomous robots operating within the...
Pakistan Peoples Party members across Punjab organized celebratory activities for President Asif Ali Zardari's seventieth birthday on Saturday. Haji Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan guided party workers to the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri where they prayed for the president's wellbeing. Faisal Mir arranged a seminar at a hotel venue that examined Zardari's political career and achievements. Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mahmood issued congratulatory remarks praising the president's dedication to democratic principles despite facing imprisonment under military rule. Multiple cake ceremonies took place throughout Lahore as party members honored Zardari's contributions to Pakistan's political stability.
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