Bangladesh cruise to maiden Test victory over Pakistan
Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan took seven wickets between them to secure Bangladesh’s maiden win over Pakistan in five-day cricket, a stunning 10-wicket victory in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Mehidy grabbed 4-21 and Shakib 3-44 to trigger a Pakistan collapse on the fifth day, with the home side dismissed […]
11 dead, 35 injured as bus overturns on Makran coastal highway – Pakistan
At least 11 people were killed and 35 injured on Sunday when a bus overturned on the Makran coastal highway and fell into a ditch, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lasbela Capt. Naveed Alam said the bus was carrying pilgrims from Iran to Punjab when it overturned near Buzzi Top as the driver […]
China voices ‘strong dissatisfaction’ in response to latest US sanctions
China is “strongly dissatisfied” and “firmly opposed” to the fresh United States sanctions on Chinese companies over ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the commerce ministry said Sunday. “China urges the US to immediately stop its wrong practices and will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies,” a […]
Govt to abolish all ‘non-strategic’ ministries, says federal minister – Pakistan
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, said on Saturday that the government plans to close or privatise state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ministries classified as “non-strategic” as part of its austerity measures. Speaking on Dawn News TV’s programme ‘Doosra Rukh with Nadir Guramani,’ the federal minister emphasised that this move will not only relieve […]
Ten international airlines cancel flights to Israel over border escalation with Hezbollah
Ten foreign airlines canceled their flights to Israel on Sunday amid a cross-border escalation with the Lebanese group Hezbollah. According to Israeli public broadcaster KAN, major carriers, including Air France and the Dutch Transavia, have suspended their operations in Israel. Other airlines that canceled flights include the Hungarian Wizz Air, Malta-based Corendon, Ethiopian Airlines, the […]
Two dead, nine injured in clash near Golimar area in Karachi
Violence erupted near the Golimar area in Karachi, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to nine others, according to officials on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Junaid, 25, and Umair Sultan, 18. Dr Summaiya Syed, a police surgeon, confirmed that both were pronounced dead upon arrival at their respective hospitals; […]
Big Bash League expands Pakistani player roster with 75 new nominees
Listen to article The Big Bash League (BBL) has significantly expanded its roster of Pakistani nominees, adding 75 new names to the list. The expanded list includes high-profile players such as Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman. This follows the earlier nominations of Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, and Zaman Khan. The updated roster now […]
Fatima Sana to captain Pakistan women’s team for ICC T20 World Cup 202
Listen to article Fatima Sana has been appointed as the captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 20 October. Fatima, who has previously led Pakistan’s emerging and domestic teams, captained the national side to a thrilling […]
25 dead, 1 injured as bus from Kahuta to Rawalpindi plunges into ditch: rescue official – Pakistan
At least 25 passengers were killed and 1 injured on Sunday when a coaster traveling from Kahuta to Rawalpindi fell into a ditch, a rescue official said. “The accident was caused due to the coaster’s failed brakes,” Rescue 1122 Punjab official Usman Gujjar said. The bodies are currently being shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in […]
Thousands of Rohingya refugees commemorate 7th ‘Genocide Day’ in Bangladesh
COX’S BAZAR: Rohingya refugees stranded in camps in southern Bangladesh observed the seventh “Rohingya Genocide Day” on Sunday. The commemoration took place as new refugees, fleeing escalating violence in Myanmar, continued to arrive at the border. Seven years ago, the majority of the Rohingya community was forced to flee Myanmar’s Rakhine state, an act recognised […]