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 […]
Armed groups not ready to talk will face state’s wrath: Bugti – Pakistan
QUETTA: The war in Balochistan has reached every home, and there is dire need to launch coordinated actions to tackle the situation, Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said on Wednesday. Speaking in the Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday, a day after the Jaffar Express was hijacked en route to Peshawar, he said that they should respond through […]
Balochistan standoff ends after all Jaffar Express hostages rescued – Pakistan
• Military spokesperson says 33 terrorists killed; four FC men martyred; clearance operation underway• Says snipers took out suicide bombers guarding hostages, who then fled to safety• Claims terrorists were in touch with ‘handlers in Afghanistan’ via satellite phones• ISPR chief, information minister flay misinformation on social media, Indian media’s propaganda ISLAMABAD / QUETTA: After […]
Trump Accuses Ireland of Stealing US Pharma Companies’ Tax Revenue
Listen to article US President Donald Trump has accused Ireland of “stealing” US pharmaceutical companies and the tax revenue associated with them, in a pointed criticism during his meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House. The remarks, made at a press conference marking St. Patrick’s Day, have raised tensions over Ireland’s low-tax policies, which […]
Sheikh Hasina’s political aide thanks India for shelte
Listen to article US Awami League Vice President Dr. Rabbi Alam, a close aide of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressed his confidence in her eventual return as Prime Minister despite the ongoing political crisis. Alam raised concerns over the current political situation in Bangladesh, calling it an “attack” on the country and urging the international […]