Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply
Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was found guilty of participating in a drug supply operation but was acquitted of involvement in a large-scale cocaine deal, a Sydney District Court ruled on Thursday. The 54-year-old was cleared of facilitating the exchange of one kilogram of cocaine worth AUD 330,000 in April 2021. However, the jury convicted […]
Climate-smart social protection – Newspaper
PAKISTAN’S social protection system is at a crossroads. Traditional social protection systems, while providing critical support for poverty reduction, are not designed to address the compounding challenges of climate-triggered disasters. The country’s flagship Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) needs to integrate an adaptive social protection system that can respond to climate risks and shocks while […]
Why Scarlett Johansson Refuses to Take Photos with Fans in Public
Scarlett Johansson has built a career as one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, known for her powerful performances in films like Black Widow and Marriage Story. But despite her fame, the actress has a firm stance when it comes to engaging with fans outside of work. While many celebrities happily snap selfies and pose for […]
Oman offered Gwadar, Karachi ports use for access to Central Asia – Business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has offered Oman the use of Gwadar and Karachi ports for greater access to emerging markets in Central Asia. The offer was made during a high-level meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal and his Omani counterpart, Qais Al Yousif in Muscat this week. An official announcement issued by the commerce ministry in Islamabad […]
Iconic Songs Turning 10 Years-old in 2025
Music has the power to transport us to a specific moment in time, and 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of some of the most iconic songs from the mid-2010s. These tracks didn’t just dominate the charts—they became a huge part of pop culture, shaping the music landscape for years to come. Who can forget the […]
Muslim students pin hopes on US courts to halt deportations – World
WASHINGTON: Many Muslim students in the US, especially those involved in last year’s pro-Palestinian protests, are increasingly worried about the Trump administration’s efforts to deport foreign nationals linked to such demonstrations. These students are now hoping that the US judicial system will protect them from potential deportations as part of the administration’s broader crackdown on […]
All 45 Pakistani players snubbed in The Hundred 2025 draft
The player draft for The Hundred 2025 took place on March 12, with no Pakistan players securing contracts. Despite 45 men’s cricketers registering, all remained unselected. In the men’s draft, Naseem Shah was the highest-priced Pakistan player, setting a reserve price of £120,000. Imad Wasim and Saim Ayub listed at £78,500, while Shadab Khan, Hasan […]
Farm tax collection plan still unclear amid IMF review – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Despite enabling legislation passed by all the four provincial assemblies on agriculture income tax (AIT), ongoing review talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have yet to achieve final clarity on its implementation mechanism for effective collection, targeted to take effect from July 1, 2025. Informed sources told Dawn that the visiting IMF review […]
Govt maintains eerie silence in NA over train hijacking – Pakistan
• Omar Ayub attributes attack to ‘incompetence, gross intelligence failure’• MNAs irked by ministers’ absence ISLAMABAD: The coalition government on Wednesday maintained an uncanny silence in the National Assembly over the hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, despite scathing criticism from Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan, who slammed the handling of the attack that […]
Pakistan T20I squad, led by new captain Salman Agha, lands in New Zealand
Pakistan’s T20I squad, captained by Agha Salman, landed in New Zealand on Thursday ahead of the five-match series against Michael Bracewell’s Blackcaps, beginning on March 16. The tour also includes three ODIs, concluding on April 5. Following their arrival, the team will rest before resuming training at 1 PM local time on Friday. The squad […]