Ellis’ career-best figures help Australia beat Pakistan to level ODI series – Sport
Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Australia’s total of 231-9 in 50 overs had fighting half centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green before Ellis grabbed 4-33 to […]
Federal govt extends closing times for markets, restaurants under austerity measures – Pakistan
The federal government on Tuesday decided to extend the operating hours of shops, markets, restaurants and other commercial outlets as part of its ongoing austerity measures, citing longer daylight hours and rising summer temperatures. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime […]
At least 20 injured as violent storm damages homes, buildings in KP’s Bannu – Pakistan
BANNU: At least 20 people, including women and children, were injured after powerful winds and a severe storm swept across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Tuesday, causing the roofs and walls of houses, shops and other structures to collapse. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier said in an advisory that dust storms and thunderstorms […]
PTI leaders expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan, decry ‘lack of level playing field’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Four PTI leaders, including the party’s general secretary, were expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan while local leaders were detained on Tuesday. General elections in GB are scheduled for Sunday (June 7), after a four-month delay attributed to harsh winter weather. According to the PTI leadership, the party is not being allowed to campaign in the upcoming […]
Security forces kill 17 terrorists in various districts of Balochistan following Quetta train bombing: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed 17 terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in different districts of Balochistan following the suicide car bomb attack against a shuttle train in Quetta, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. At least 14 people were killed and 20 others were injured in the incident, which took place […]
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries condemn Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, call for an immediate halt – Pakistan
Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim countries, on Tuesday condemned the “continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque” in the strongest terms, calling for an immediate cessation of all such provocative practices. According to a joint statement released by the Foreign Office (FO), the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, […]
Imran’s sister says only acceptable ‘deal’ is restoration of judiciary, free and fair elections – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of incarcerated former premier Imran Khan, on Tuesday said that the only acceptable “deal” would be the restoration of an independent judiciary and the holding of free and fair elections in the country, as authorities once again denied her a meeting with her brother. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, […]
Political bigwigs attempt to sway Gilgit-Baltistan as electioneering heats up ahead of June 7 polls – Pakistan
Political bigwigs on Tuesday sought to garner public support in Gilgit-Baltistan (BG) as PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari addressed rallies ahead of the June 7 elections. General elections in GB are scheduled for Sunday, after a four-month delay attributed to harsh winter weather. Addressing a public gathering in Skardu, where First […]
Communications minister greenlights 172km motorway linking Mansehra to Kaghan, Chilas – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan on Tuesday approved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art motorway via Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran, Jhal Khand, and Chilas (MNJC) to provide a safe alternative route to the Karakoram Highway (KKH). The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA) held under the chairmanship of […]
Pakistan win toss, choose to bowl against Australia in 2nd ODI in Lahore – Sport
Pakistan on Tuesday won the toss and chose to bowl against Australia in their second one-day international (ODI) match being played in Lahore. Shaheen Afridi and Josh Inglis were present at the toss, with the former opting to bowl first at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The hosts took a 1-0 lead on Saturday courtesy of a […]