Salman Butt advocates ‘calculated’ risks for Pakistan in Bangladesh, England Tests
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has expressed concerns about the Pakistan cricket team’s preparations for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh and England. Butt emphasised the need for calculated risks in a sport where nothing is guaranteed, advocating for strategic decisions that balance potential rewards with inherent uncertainties. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, […]
Watch Out For These Celebrity Sightings at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
PUBLISHED August 02, 2024 The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have become a magnet for celebrities, turning the city of lights into a dazzling spectacle of star power and athletic excellence. Let’s dive into the most memorable celebrity sightings and stylish moments at this year’s Olympics, where the stars shine just as brightly as the athletes. […]
Funeral for Ismail Haniyeh held in Qatar, Israel warned of revenge
DUBAI: The funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh took place in Qatar on Friday following his assassination two days ago in Iran’s capital Tehran – one in a series of killings of senior figures in the Palestinian militant group as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza rages. Mourners at the ceremony in a […]
Passports now must for truckers coming from Afghanistan, says foreign secretary – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is abolishing the current policy of allowing truck drivers to cross the Pak-Afghan border on the basis of temporary documents, making passport mandatory for entry to Pakistan. This was disclosed by Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs held here with Hina Rabbani […]
Guns n roses: Why ‘paradise on earth’ Parachinar descends into hell every few years – Pakistan
Recent hostilities in KP’s Kurram district have claimed the lives of 50 people and left over 200 wounded. A property dispute in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has once again claimed the lives of around 50 people and left over 200 injured. On Monday, after six days of intense battles between two tribal groups, […]
Released Palestinians report ‘physical, psychological’ torture in Israeli prisons
ANKARA, TURKEY: Palestinian prisoners released by the Israeli army after being detained in Gaza described the severe physical and psychological torture they experienced in prisons. A group of prisoners who were detained and tortured by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip and later released were brought to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the city of Deir […]
Dar, Aurangzeb call for reforms in rare appearance together – Pakistan
FINANCE Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a new SECP building on Thursday.—PID • Former, incumbent finance ministers attend SECP event• Dar dismisses concerns over heavy debt, highlights country’s potential• Aurangzeb says IMF board expected to approve $7bn deal by month’s end […]
26 detainees freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap – World
MOSCOW: Jailed US Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-US Marine Paul Whelan were among two dozen detainees from the United States, Russia and a number of their allies freed on Thursday in the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. The White House said the US had negotiated the complex trade with Russia […]
At least 1,215 Pakistanis killed in more than 2,000 terrorism incidents in 16 months
Pakistan recorded 2,075 incidents of terrorism over the past 16 months, resulting in 1,215 deaths and 2,600 injuries, according to figures provided by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry presented these details to the National Assembly, revealing that in 2023 alone, 930 people were killed and 2,000 were injured in terrorist attacks. In just the first four […]
Pakistan condemns ‘Israeli adventurism’ in Iran, Lebanon – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: As tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point following a couple of high-profile assassinations attributed to Israel, the Foreign Office on Thursday condemned Israeli “adventurism” and demanded accountability for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh. “Israel’s latest actions in the region represent a dangerous expansion of hostilities that undermines efforts to achieve a […]