ICC penalises Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas over ‘aggressive, animated’ celebration during West Indies Test – Sport
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday that it had penalised Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas for breaching Level 1 of the ICC code of conduct during the first match of their ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in Tarouba. “Khurram was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and Abbas […]
Bilawal demands re-polling in AJK’s Mirpur, resurrects ‘Form-47’ accusation – Pakistan
PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continued his tirade against the PML-N — an ally of his party in the Centre — on Wednesday, reiterating his allegations in the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections and demanding re-polling. Addressing a PPP workers’ convention in Muzaffarabad, he called on the Election Commission to hold re-polling in […]
Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Al-Baqami as new envoy to Pakistan
Appointment comes amid growing strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh, with growing defence, economic ties Pictured is the newly appointed Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami—FILE PHOTO Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the […]
Cop martyred, 4 terrorists killed as operation continues in Swat’s Matta: security sources – Pakistan
SWAT: A policeman has been martyred and four terrorists have been killed during an ongoing operation in Swat’s Matta tehsil, police and security said on Wednesday. An initial statement issued by Swat police spokesperson Nasir Iqbal Karimi said Elite Force Constable Gulfam had embraced martyrdom while “bravely fighting the terrorists” on Tuesday night during the […]
Over 60,000 children orphaned in Gaza since October 2023: Palestinian ministry
Says 2,276 families, comprising 8,858 individuals, had been ‘completely wiped out’ amid the ongoing conflict Palestinian children trek through the rubbles to fetch water. Photo: Reuters/file More than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost at least one parent since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023, the enclave’s health ministry said in a […]
CONCACAF ‘deeply concerned’ by FIFA plans
PARIS: CONCACAF said Wednesday it was “deeply concerned by the lack of due process” in FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and other competitions. World football’s governing body said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) but hoped to raise $4.2 billion […]
Security forces kill 32 terrorists during operations in KP, Balochistan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have killed 32 terrorists during operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan over the last 24 hours, the military’s media affairs wing said in a statement released on Wednesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said “comprehensive joint operations” were carried out in various parts of the two provinces, in continuation of action against the […]
WI beat Pakistan by 90 runs
West Indies bowler Jayden Seales (L) celebrates after dismissing Mohammad Abbas of Pakistan to end the first Test. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Pakistan crumbled for the second consecutive day to the West Indies pace attack, losing the first Test of a two-match series by 90 runs on the fourth day in Trinidad on Tuesday. Set a […]
After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan’s shopping mall disaster – World
Video footage shows large sections of the ceiling collapsed, store fronts blown open and furniture strewn across the floor. Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. […]
Cop martyred as operation against terrorists continues in Swat’s Shalkho Sar area: police – Pakistan
SWAT: A policeman has been martyred during an ongoing operation against terrorists in the Shalkho Sar area of Swat’s Kabal tehsil, police said on Wednesday. A statement issued by Swat police spokesperson Nasir Iqbal Karimi said Elite Force Constable Gulfam had embraced martyrdom while “bravely fighting the terrorists” on Tuesday night during the operation. The […]