Pakistani bowlers lacking ‘discipline’ says Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has criticised the national team’s bowlers for their lack of discipline following their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India successfully chased down a 242-run target, securing the top spot in Group A and leaving Pakistan on the brink of elimination. Speaking after the match, Younis […]
India great Virat Kohli roars back into form – Sport
DUBAI: Virat Kohli proved he is not a spent force yet as India’s batting stalwart produced a match-winning hundred in a Champions Trophy humdinger against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. A modern-day batting great, Kohli’s unbeaten 100 helped India pull off a potentially tricky chase of 242 to register their second successive win of the tournament […]
Dumped by Trump – World
HENRY Kissinger’s life knew how to deliver a quote. But context is king and without being aware of the context in which it was delivered, a quote can easily be misinterpreted. Take, for example, when Kissinger said: “It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal.” This quote is […]
Kiwis bowl first against Bangladesh
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the sixth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. New Zealand have made two changes to their lineup as Kyle Jamieson replaces Nathan Smith, and Rachin Ravindra comes back into the side in place of an unwell […]
Taliban divisions – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THERE are concerning reports of possible divisions within the Afghan Taliban, particularly between the ideological old guard based in Kandahar, and the more pragmatic members of the hard-line movement. Afghanistan’s internal power struggles matter to both Pakistan and Kabul’s other neighbours, as well as the larger international community, because if the current dispensation implodes, it […]
Pakistanis gather in Karachi to watch India clash on big screen – Pakistan
KARACHI: On a sandy tract of land along Karachi’s coastline, hundreds of Pakistani cricket fans gathered in front of a big screen to watch their cricket team battle arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Encounters between the two countries bear the scars of four wars and rank among the most-watched sporting events in […]
IMF talks on $1bn climate funding kick off today – Pakistan
• Fund’s team to engage with key ministries, FBR, disaster agencies, provincial govts• Policy review to follow next week to assess govt’s performance under Extended Fund Facility• All but one structural benchmark ‘complete as of now’, sources say ISLAMABAD: A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) begins discussions in Islamabad today (Monday) on […]
Quetta-Sibi road reopened after gun battle in Bolan – Pakistan
QUETTA: Three militants were killed in an hour-long exchange of fire between security forces and two armed groups which had blocked the Quetta-Sibi highway at two points in Bolan district, leading to its reopening on late Sunday night. Officials said the security forces also got released the passengers travelling between Pir-Ghaib and Aab-i-Gum areas who […]
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome after bomb threat deemed false
Listen to article A Delhi-bound American Airlines flight from New York was forced to divert to Rome on Sunday, February 23, after a bomb threat was reported on board. The incident, which led to the aircraft being escorted by fighter jets, was later determined to be a non-credible threat. The flight, American Airlines Flight 292, a Boeing […]
Urvashi Rautela celebrates birthday during India-Pakistan match
Listen to article Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela celebrated her 30th birthday during the Pakistan vs India match in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Rautela marked the occasion with a birthday cake shared with her staff in the stands. Rautela posted a short clip on Instagram, showcasing the cake-cutting moment during the match, which captivated both […]