Wisden laments India’s ‘Orwellian’ control of world cricket – Sport
Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation “increasingly Orwellian”. The UK-based Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, which dates back to 1864, is an annual record of all major cricket worldwide and is regarded as the sport’s “Bible”. In its 163rd annual edition, to be published on Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth […]
Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani banned for 2 PSL editions over ‘failure to honour commitments’ – Sport
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday barred Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani from participating in the next two editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, the cricket board said that after a thorough disciplinary review, Muzarabani was declared ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the tournament, effective immediately. “This […]
K-Electric, HESCO to be excluded from govt’s daily loadshedding plan: Power Division
K-Electric and the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) will be excluded from the federal government’s daily loadshedding plan, the Power Division’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. Earlier today, the division said that due to rising electricity demand during peak hours, electricity would be suspended for around 2.25 hours daily between 5pm and 1am countrywide under its […]
Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah
US Secretary of State is set to attend the meeting between Israeli ambassador to the US and his Lebanese counterpart Lebanon. Photo: AFP (file) Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel presses its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas, with Israel ruling out a ceasefire and […]
Govt announces over 2 hours of daily loadshedding due to rising costs
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that due to rising electricity demand during peak hours, electricity will be suspended for around 2.25 hours daily between 5pm and 1am countrywide under its “peak relief strategy”. “The purpose of this load management is to reduce the use of expensive fuel and prevent a rise in electricity […]
Viral video does not show US naval blockade of Iran
Although original context of the video could not be conclusively determined, it was traced as far back as May 2022 Video claiming it shows US Navy ships blocking the Strait of Hormuz is old. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Multiple people were sharing a video on social media platform X since Monday, claiming it shows US Navy ships […]
Islamabad police books Gaza protesters, JI’s Mushtaq Ahmad for holding rally in violation of Section 144 – Pakistan
The Islamabad police has booked protesters and organisers of a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it emerged on Monday. Save Gaza Campaign, a civil society movement of civilians and organisations taking action against the Israeli bombardment in the besieged strip, posted earlier today on social media platform X that the police had registered […]
In phone call with British counterpart, FM Dar stresses early resumption of PIA flights to UK – Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a phone call with British counterpart David Cameron on Monday, stressed the need for early resumption of national carrier Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) flights to the United Kingdom to “bolster linkages”, according to the Foreign Office (FO). In July 2020, the UK had joined several countries in suspending PIA’s flight […]
Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack – World
Russia on Monday challenged assertions by the United States that the Islamic State (IS) militant group orchestrated a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow that killed 137 people and injured 182 more, accusing Washington of covering for Ukraine. In the deadliest attack inside Russia for two decades, four men burst into the Crocus […]
Principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College resigns citing ‘unwarranted interference’ by Governor House – Pakistan
The principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College, Michael A. Thompson, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing “prejudiced actions by Governor House” and referring to them as “unwarranted interference and brazen directives”. Although the letter did not specify the reason for tendering the resignation, media reports suggested the move was prompted by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman’s decision […]