Haider Ali among 25 players to participate in PCB’s strike-force camp
Listen to article Middle-order batter Haider Ali is among 25 players chosen for Pakistan’s new “strike-force” camp, which begins Monday in Lahore. The 90-day camp is focused on improving power-hitting skills and will be led by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. Players like Khushdil Shah, Khawaja Nafay, and Abbas Afridi are also part of the group. All selected […]
E-governance – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
DURING his recent visit to Karachi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have remarked on the need to integrate the entire economy through an ‘e-governance’ system. But in a country where stable internet connectivity is not guaranteed, where communication networks are deliberately compromised to facilitate state snoops, and where the government still mostly does […]
Punjab set to raise new ‘riot management’ force – Pakistan
LAHORE: A summary before Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz calls for raising a new ‘riot management police’ (RMP), consisting of 5,000 personnel to handle large crowds and violent protests, Dawn has learnt. The summary, moved by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar, was given the green light by the chief minister after he […]
Billboard Reveals Top 10 Biggest Albums of the 21st Century So Far
PUBLISHED January 10, 2025 Billboard recently unveiled its list of the top albums of the 21st century, using data from the Billboard 200 chart as a benchmark. This list spans over two decades, from the year 2000 to the close of 2024, showcasing the albums that have left an indelible mark on music history. At […]
Govt scraps 10,000MW projects to curb costs – Business
• Power minister stresses need for bold decisions to address inefficiencies• Says govt has right to terminate projects that haven’t reached financial close• Competitive electricity market to be operationalised in March ISLAMABAD: Claiming over Rs1.1 trillion in savings in revised contracts with existing independent power producers (IPPs), the government on Thursday announced a series of […]
Zainab Abbas announces birth of her second child
Listen to article Pakistani cricket presenter and host Zainab Abbas has announced the birth of her second child in a heartwarming post on Instagram. The announcement was made with a pair of photos, capturing the joyful moment. In the post, Zainab shared her excitement with an affectionate message: “Life update: T’s little brother has arrived just in […]
Djokovic claims he was poisoned during 2022 Australian Open detention in Melbourne
Listen to article Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was “poisoned” by food he consumed during his detention ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. In an interview with GQ published on Thursday, the Serbian tennis star said that while he was held in a Melbourne hotel after his visa was canceled due to his unvaccinated status, he […]
Is it Really the End of TikTok in the US? App’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Jan. 19 Ban Looms
AP PUBLISHED January 10, 2025 The clock is ticking for TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms in the United States. On Friday, January 10, representatives of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to delay or overturn a looming ban set to take effect later this month. The […]
Traffic rerouted as Karachi’s key road shut temporarily
Listen to article Aiwan-e-Sadr Road in Karachi will remain closed from noon to 6 pm today due to security measures, traffic police confirmed. The road will be shut in both directions from Fawara Chowk to Khajoor Chowk, Express News reported. Alternate routes have been provided to ensure minimal disruption. Commuters travelling from Sharae Faisal to I.I. Chundrigar Road […]
12 colliers feared dead in Balochistan
QUETTA: Twelve coal miners were feared dead after a gas explosion at a coal pit in Balochistan on Thursday, officials said. A local rescue team began the search for the workers in the private mine in Singidi, in Balochistan, before being joined by two teams from Quetta. “An accumulation of methane gas caused the blast,” […]