12 perish in KP as rains continue to batter country – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: At least twelve people were killed and 21 others were wounded in several rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours as rains continued to lash large parts of KP, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of KP has confirmed 12 deaths across the province. The authority […]
PCB announces three new Champions Tournaments for domestic season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the introduction of three new champions tournaments for the 2024-25 domestic cricket season, aiming to elevate the game to international standards and provide local players with enhanced exposure and opportunities. The PCB will launch the Champions Cup One Day, Champions Cup T20, and Champions First Class Cup, covering […]
Over 43 kg of drugs seized in anti-narcotics crackdown targeting international flights
Authorities have seized significant quantities of drugs from passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia and Dubai as part of ongoing anti-smuggling operations, according to a spokesperson from the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF). The operations, conducted nationwide, resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the recovery of over 43 kilograms of drugs across nine separate incidents. At […]
Why Pakistani women love K-dramas
The reason behind this obsession with Korean romances is simpler than you think – they relate to them LONDON: In South Korea, societal norms are the glue holding the developing community together. Respect your elders, bite your tongue, and obey the rules. Sound familiar? South Korean screenwriters have turned these customs and the unpredictability of […]
DG ISPR to hold presser today to discuss security challenges
The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 PM today (Monday) at the General Headquarters to discuss the nation’s security situation. The presser will follow rising terrorism in Pakistan and the role of the army in countering that. Earlier on […]
Rain ahoy? Bring on the pakoras to quell the pain
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Is there anything more magical than bubbling hot oil? I am, of course, not talking about being bathed in it. I am talking about bathing battered things in it. And then watching that hot oil work its witchcraft as it transforms those battered things into crispy, crunchy morsels of heavenliness. With the rainy […]
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ topples records in US theatres
LOS ANGELES: Disney/Marvel superhero comedy Deadpool & Wolverine continued on a record-setting pace this weekend in North American theatres, clawing its way to an imposing $97 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. That brings its domestic total to $395.6 million – for the eighth best second weekend ever, Variety reported – […]
PCB dismisses claims of forming disciplinary committee
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially denied reports suggesting the creation of a disciplinary committee. In a statement, the PCB clarified, “No disciplinary committee has been established, nor is there any decision to take action against any players.” Read Wasim Akram rejected key PCB role: Why? The statement further described the reports about forming […]
Tributes paid to police martyrs on national day
ISLAMABAD: The nation observed ‘Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Police’ on Sunday to honour the brave men and officers, express solidarity with their families and to pay homage to the services of the department for the protection of the people. On the occasion, the political leadership of the country paid rich tribute to the martyred police officers and personnel for […]
expresses desire to join top Pakistan’s league
New Zealand cricket veteran Tim Southee has expressed a strong interest in playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), describing it as an “amazing tournament.” Although Southee has toured Pakistan with the New Zealand national team, he has yet to participate in the PSL. Throughout his career, Southee has showcased his bowling prowess in numerous […]