New Zealand crush South Africa to face India in Champions Trophy final – Sport
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final. Ravindra made 108 off 101 balls, and Williamson hit 102 off 94 deliveries as New Zealand posted a Champions Trophy record […]
HRCP expresses alarm at govt holding advertisements from some publications, including Dawn – Pakistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed “serious concern” on Wednesday over the government withholding public sector advertisements from publications deemed “critical of its policies”, including Dawn. During a three-day meeting in Islamabad on February 25, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists had (PFUJ) flayed the current government’s efforts to enact anti-media laws and […]
New Zealand prevail over South Africa to face India in Champions Trophy final – Sport
New Zealand will play India in the Champions Trophy final after a clinical 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday. Rachin Ravindra made 108 and Kane Williamson scored 102 as New Zealand posted an imposing 362-6 in the second semi-final before Mitchell Santner grabbed 3-43 to restrict South Africa to 312-9 in 50 […]
US Supreme Court won’t let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups – World
A divided US Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to let President Donald Trump’s administration withhold payment to foreign aid organisations for work they already performed for the government as the Republican president moves to pull the plug on American humanitarian projects around the world. Handing a setback to Trump, the court, in a 5-4 decision, […]
US cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine – World
The US has cut off intelligence sharing with Kyiv, said CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday, in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces. The decision to cut off intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine starkly illustrates the Trump administration’s willingness to play hardball with an ally […]
Motorcycle blast kills 4, injures 5 in Balochistan’s Khuzdar: police – Pakistan
Four people were killed and five others were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a motorbike went off in a market in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, according to the police. Naal police Station House Officer Bahawal Khan Pindrani confirmed the casualties to Dawn.com, saying that the condition of one of the injured was […]
5 dead in market blast in Balochistan’s Khuzdar: rescue service – Pakistan
Five people died in a blast on Wednesday in a market in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, according to rescue service Edhi Foundation. A statement from the organisation said several people were injured and five killed in a blast in Khuzdar’s Naal Bazaar. It added that the casualties were moved to the hospital for treatment. Balochistan Chief […]
5 dead in blast in Balochistan’s Khuzdar: rescue service – Pakistan
Five people died in a blast on Wednesday in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, according to rescue service Edhi Foundation. A statement from the organisation said several people were injured and five killed in a blast in Khuzdar’s Naal Bazaar. It added that the casualties were being moved to the hospital for treatment. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir […]
Champions Trophy: New Zealand power to 362-6 in semi-final against South Africa – Sport
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday. Ravindra cracked a 101-ball 108 while Williamson hit 102 off 94 balls on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and batted […]
US rejects Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan, sticks to Trump’s proposal
Listen to article The United States has rejected an alternative reconstruction plan for Gaza backed by Arab leaders, insisting that President Donald Trump stands by his own proposal, which includes relocating Palestinian residents and transforming the enclave into a US-administered coastal zone. In a statement on Tuesday night, National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said the Arab-backed […]