Stocks falter as rate cut fails to lift sentiments – Business
KARACHI: Despite a sharp deceleration in inflation, the small cut in interest rate drew a dull reaction from equity investors on Wednesday. The stock market came under selling pressure and finished the session negatively amid a lack of fresh triggers. Ahsan Mehanti of Arif Habib Corporation said stocks closed under pressure after the State Bank […]
South Africa and Afghanistan announce their first bilateral ODI series in Sharjah
Listen to article South Africa and Afghanistan are set to play their first-ever bilateral series, consisting of three ODIs in Sharjah from September 18 to 22. Announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), this series was not originally part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP). The series will conclude just […]
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group says – World
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday, describing the strike as a “severe escalation” that would not achieve its goals. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing in ceremony for the country’s new president, […]
Joe Root reclaims top spot as Babar Azam climbs to third in ICC Test rankings
Listen to article England’s Joe Root has reclaimed his position as the top-ranked batter in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings following a stellar series against the West Indies. Root amassed a total of 291 runs across three matches, including a pivotal 87 in the final Test in Birmingham. This performance enabled him to surpass New Zealand’s […]
Fan’s ‘Chokli’ taunt irks Kohli during Sri Lanka practice session
Listen to article Indian star Virat Kohli, who recently arrived in Sri Lanka for an ODI series, was visibly upset when a fan called him “Chokli” during a practice session. This incident occurred just before his first match since the T20 World Cup final. Kohli was intensely focused on his shadow practice in a room filled with teammates […]
Balochistan lawmakers push for political dialogue – Pakistan
QUETTA: Amid a lingering stalemate and exchange of blame, lawmakers from both sides of the political divide in the Balochistan Assembly on Tuesday called upon the government and the leadership of Gwadar protests to resolve all issues through negotiations in a democratic manner. The situation in the port city of Gwadar has been tense since […]
Seminaries seek dialogue over ‘misunderstandings’ – Pakistan
KARACHI: In a rare display of harmony, all five bodies tasked with registering religious seminaries from the Sunni and Shia schools of thought have called for meaningful dialogue with the state to resolve any misunderstandings that may exist. But while voicing support for the documentation of unregistered madaris, representatives of their governing bodies warned that […]
TLP cleric remanded as incendiary leader evades arrest – Pakistan
LAHORE: A Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader was remanded on Tuesday in the case of inciting people against the chief justice, while the prime instigator, Pir Zaheerul Hassan Shah, remains at large days after his controversial speech. Maulana Muhammad Tahir Saifi, who was arrested after Shah’s speech went viral, has been remanded into police custody for […]
Two officers martyred as terrorists attack police checkpoint in Khyber
PESHAWAR: An incident took place where terrorists attacked a police checkpoint in Khyber, resulting in the martyrdom of three people, including two police officers within the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack took place near Charwazgai within the Landi Kotal Cantt. The attackers opened fire, killing one officer and a passerby, while injuring two officers and another passerby. […]
BCCI VP addresses Pakistan’s boycott concerns for World Cup 2026
Listen to article BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has suggested that Team India might travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, contingent on government approval, despite the current uncertainty over the visit. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Premier League players’ auction on Sunday, Shukla stressed that government authorisation is essential for the Indian cricket team’s travel […]