Badin remains parched as landlords divert water
BADIN: Farmers and residents at the tail-end of the Indus River canal system remain deprived of freshwater despite the recent release of water into the Mir Wah Talhar Canal, as influential landowners continue to divert the flow through illegal means. According to local sources, powerful landlords, in alleged collusion with officials from the Sindh Irrigation […]
Jaffar Express siege ends
QUETTA/ISLAMABAD: Security forces stormed the hijacked Jaffar Express on Wednesday, bringing a dramatic end to a 30-hour siege in the rugged Bolan area of Balochistan, killing all 33 terrorists, while successfully rescuing more than 300 passengers. Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the chief military spokesperson, revealed that 21 hostages lost their lives during the day-long standoff. […]
Kerfuffle in NA after debate on train attack disallowed
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly descended into chaos on Wednesday after the opposition was denied the opportunity to discuss the deadly attack on the Jaffer Express in Balochistan. The session, presided over by Abdul Qadir Patel, took a contentious turn when Opposition Leader Omar Ayub demanded the suspension of the Question Hour to debate the tragic […]
Shoaib Malik in hot water
Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has come under fire from cricket fans after being named in Sialkot’s squad for the upcoming National T20 Cup, scheduled to commence on March 14. Following the announcement of team squads for the tournament, fans voiced their frustration, arguing that Malik’s selection has come at the expense of young talent. Several […]
Pakistan team departs for NZ T20Is
The Pakistan cricket team has departed for New Zealand from Lahore Airport via Dubai, heading to Christchurch for their upcoming tour. The five-match T20 International series between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to begin on March 16. The squad for the tour includes young talents Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz, both of whom have […]