India’s probable squad for Champions Trophy amid reports of Bumrah injiury
Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness has become a growing concern following back spasms towards the end of India’s recent tour of Australia. The injury forced him to miss bowling in the second innings of the fifth Test in Sydney. With the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy fast approaching, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is […]
Powerful earthquake kills 95 in Tibet, rattles Nepal – World
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 95 people and shaking buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India. The quake hit at 9:05am (8:35am PST), with its epicentre located in Tingri, a rural county known as the […]
Sindh govt to file cases over misuse, non-return of official vehicles
The Sindh government has decided to file cases against individuals who fail to return government vehicles or misues them, Express News reported on Tuesday. The decision was made during a meeting of the Sindh cabinet’s sub-committee on austerity, chaired by Senior Minister for Sindh, Sharjeel Memon, in Karachi. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Saeed […]
Lahore court indicts former Punjab CM Parvez Elahi in corruption reference – Pakistan
An accountability court in Lahore on Tuesday indicted former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi over allegations of corruption in development scheme funds. In December 2023, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed a corruption reference in Lahore’s accountability court against Elahi, his son Moonis, and 11 others, alleging the receipt of Rs1.23 billion in bribes […]
ICC announces December Player of the Month nominees; no Pakistani players included
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its nominees for the December 2024 Player of the Month awards, with players from India, Australia, and South Africa dominating the shortlist. No Pakistani cricketers were named among the contenders. In the men’s category, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah leads the nominees after taking 22 wickets in three […]
Russia’s Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying to smother Russia – World
The patriarch of Russia’s Orthodox Church, celebrating Christmas alongside Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday that the Western world despised Russia and its “alternative path of civilised development”. Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the Julian calendar Patriarch Kirill, an enthusiastic backer of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, blessed icons […]
What will be the toll tax?
Listen to article Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has issued instructions for the installation of an automatic toll system at the under construction Malir Expressway. Chairing a meeting in Karachi on Tuesday, Sindh CM unveiled thatThe toll system will feature 18 booths, providing an efficient and seamless experience for commuters. The toll fee for cars […]
US adds Tencent, CATL to list of Chinese firms allegedly aiding Beijing’s military – Business
The US Defence Department said on Monday it has added Chinese tech giants including gaming and social media leader Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of firms it says work with China’s military. The list also included chip maker Changxin Memory Technologies, Quectel Wireless, drone maker Autel Robotics, and China’s largest shipping […]
Trump claims ‘great nation’ possible if Canada becomes 51st state after Trudeau steps down – World
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday once again stirred controversy by suggesting Canada’s merge with the US hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced resignation. “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to offer interest-free loans to youth in tourist areas
Listen to article On the directives of Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, the provincial government has decided to provide interest-free loans to young people residing in the province’s popular tourist destinations. Zahid Chin Zai, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Tourism and Culture, stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Gandapur, the youth […]