Karachi’s National Stadium facing race against time to be ready for Champions Trophy – Sport
A combination of photos shows renovation work in progress at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.—AFP KARACHI: Before the roars of spectators engulf the National Bank Stadium, the echoes of pounding hammers, iron-grinding machines and blaring engines prevail at the iconic venue. It is being renovated for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. And given that […]
Australia’s Steve Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs – Sport
Australia’s Steve Smith on Wednesday joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 career Test runs during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Smith started the match on 9,999 runs and on his first ball pushed for a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle to be the 15th Test batsman […]
StormFiber launches ultra-fast internet service in Chitral
Listen to article StormFiber, a company providing ultra-fast fibre optic internet, has officially launched its services in Chitral, marking the 25th city in Pakistan to receive the company’s high-speed internet offering. The move aims to bring digital connectivity to remote areas, reducing the digital divide across the country. Speaking at the launch, StormFiber’s Managing Director, Fawad Laher, […]
Secretary of state Rubio widens exemption for US aid after freeze – World
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday widened exemptions in a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance, saying the United States would keep funding humanitarian items such as shelter and medicine. President Donald Trump on returning office last week ordered a 90-day pause to review assistance by the United States, the world’s largest donor in […]
Country faces ghee, cooking oil shortage
Listen to article Pakistan is facing potential shortages of ghee and cooking oil, with shipments of edible oil stuck at Port Qasim for over a week, sparking concerns about supply disruptions, Express News reported. The clearance process for edible oil shipments has come to a standstill, leading to fears of a shortage in the country. Over the […]
Haider Ali’s four consecutive sixes steal the show in BPL thriller
Listen to article In a thrilling Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match, Pakistani batsman Haider Ali turned the tide in favor of his team, Chattogram Kings, with a stunning display of power hitting. With his team facing a challenging situation, Haider hit four consecutive sixes off four balls, leading his side from the brink of defeat to an […]
PM highlights economic potential during meeting with US investors
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investors by ensuring a business-friendly environment, streamlined processes, and strong institutional support. During a meeting with an international investors’ delegation led by prominent US investor Gentry Beach, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location, youthful workforce, and growing consumer market as key […]
Minor egg seller among two gang-raped in Punjab – Pakistan
BAHAWALPUR: Two persons, including a minor boy, were subjected to gang rape in Bahawalpur and Vehari district’s area of Karampur in Mailsi tehsil. Two persons allegedly gang-raped a 12-year-old egg-seller at the General Bus Stand in the limits of Civil Lines police station, Bahawalpur, on Monday night. According to police spokesperson, the victim studies in […]
Missing persons commission chief Faqir Khokhar dies in Lahore – Pakistan
Former Supreme Court judge Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, who was recently appointed as the new chairman of an inquiry panel on enforced disappearances, died on Wednesday due to prolonged illness, his family said. It emerged last week that the government had appointed Justice Khokhar as the new chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance […]
Ex-SC judge Faqir Khokhar dies in Lahore – Pakistan
Former Supreme Court judge Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, who was recently appointed as the new chairman of an inquiry panel on enforced disappearances, died on Wednesday due to prolonged illness. It had emerged last week that the government had appointed Justice Khokhar as the new chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance (CIED), replacing […]