Karachi to experience cloudy weather, light rain over next three days
Karachi is expected to experience partly to fully cloudy weather with chances of light rain, drizzle, and scattered showers over the next three days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). On Tuesday, various parts of the city saw light to moderate rainfall due to the effects of monsoon winds. The highest recorded rainfall was […]
Imran Khan urges UK PM to uphold ‘freedom and fairness’ in Pakistan’s political crisis
Former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been incarcerated for more than a year on multiple charges, has expressed concerns about the state of democracy in Pakistan, urging the United Kingdom to take a stand for “freedom and fairness.” In an interview published on Tuesday by a London-based TV channel, Khan called on UK Prime […]
Another traveller from Gulf hospitalised in Islamabad for mpox test – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Amid a heightened state of alert on all entry points in the country, Border Health Services (BHS) at Islamabad Airport on Monday spotted another suspected case of mpox. “The 47-year-old suspect who arrived from a Gulf country was shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and admitted to the isolation ward. His […]
Karachi police book driver in murder case over deadly Karsaz accident – Pakistan
The Karachi police on Tuesday said it had booked a woman, who was involved in a deadly accident on Karsaz Road a day ago, over murder charges. On Monday evening, a speeding SUV killed two people, including a woman, and injured three others. Traffic Police Deputy Inspector General Ahmad Nawaz Cheema had told Dawn that […]
Maria Branyas, world’s oldest person dies in Spain at 117 – World
The world’s oldest living person, Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, has died at the age of 117, her family said Tuesday. “Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain,” her family wrote on her […]
Pakistan-India T20 World Cup pitch in New York rated ‘satisfactory’ by ICC
Listen to article The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitch and outfield for the high-profile 2024 T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India in New York as “satisfactory.” This eagerly anticipated encounter, held on June 9, saw India narrowly edge out Pakistan in a tightly contested, low-scoring affair. India was bowled out for 119, while […]
Bangladesh captain hopes Shakib shines despite political setback – Sport
Bangladesh’s cricket captain on Tuesday was confident that ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan will compete at his best in a Test against Pakistan this week, after protests over the former lawmaker’s inclusion. Shakib, 37, was a member of the now-dissolved Bangladesh parliament led by ex-premier Sheikh Hasina, who was forced to flee the country at […]
3 terrorists killed during intelligence-based operation in Mastung: ISPR – Pakistan
Three terrorists — including those involved in the martyrdom of Panjgur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zakir Ali — were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Mastung during the early hours on August 19, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday. The statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]
ICC relocates Women’s T20 World Cup to UAE
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the relocation of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the political unrest in Bangladesh. The ICC confirmed that all matches will now be held in the UAE, with the tournament proceeding as per its original schedule with the […]
Pakistan’s Mueed Baloch wins gold in 400m at World Military Games
KARACHI: Pakistani athlete Mueed Baloch secured a gold medal in the 400-metre race at the World Military Games in Venezuela, adding another victory to his growing list of achievements. Representing Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the 23-year-old Baloch claimed first place in the 400-metre event, according to reports from the ongoing games. Hailing from Karachi’s Shanti […]