Tue, 21-Oct-2025

South Africa Defeat India by 3 Wickets in Women’s World Cup

South Africa Defeat India by 3 Wickets in Women’s World Cup

South Africa defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling ICC Women’s World Cup match held in Visakhapatnam. Chasing a target of 252 runs, the South African women’s team completed the victory with seven balls to spare, led by a match-winning unbeaten 84-run innings from Nadine de Klerk. De Klerk, coming in under mounting pressure, … Read more

Smog alert issued for Lahore as AQI remains high

Smog alert issued for Lahore as AQI remains high

Lahore: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Smog and Climate Monitoring System, Lahore is likely to experience poor air quality during the early hours of Friday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to stay at unhealthy levels due to fluctuations in humidity, temperature, and increased vehicular traffic during the morning rush. … Read more

Kwena Maphaka ruled out of T20 and ODI series due to injury

Kwena Maphaka ruled out of T20 and ODI series due to injury

South Africa’s promising young fast bowler, Kwena Maphaka, has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan and the one-off T20 International against Namibia due to a hamstring injury sustained during a domestic four-day fixture. The 18-year-old left-arm seamer experienced discomfort while bowling in the first innings of a recent domestic match, managing … Read more

Brig (R) Rashid Naseer defeats Adil Raja in defamation case

Brig (R) Rashid Naseer defeats Adil Raja in defamation case

London: In a landmark legal triumph, Brigadier (Retired) Rashid Naseer has secured a decisive victory in a high-profile defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Adil Raja. The London High Court ruled unequivocally in Brigadier Naseer’s favour, declaring the accusations levied against him to be entirely unfounded. The court’s decision not only exonerates Brig (R) Rashid Naseer but … Read more

Brazilian style icon dies after ‘Fox Eyes’ surgery complications

Brazilian style icon dies after ‘Fox Eyes’ surgery complications

Brazilian fashion influencer and social media personality Ediér Mendes Dutra Júnior, popularly known as Júnior Dutra, has tragically passed away following serious complications linked to a cosmetic procedure designed to create the “fox eyes” look. The procedure, performed earlier this year by well-known surgeon Dr. Fernando Garbi, aimed to lift the outer corners of the … Read more

GTA 6 review section surfaces on PlayStation Store, signaling possible launch soon

GTA 6 review section surfaces on PlayStation Store, signaling possible launch soon

Los Santos: The gaming world is buzzing after a keen-eyed Reddit user noticed a significant update on the PlayStation Store that could hint at the approaching release of Rockstar Games’ highly awaited title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). The ratings and reviews section for GTA 6 has unexpectedly become visible on the PS5 PlayStation … Read more

Javeria Abbasi shares personal story behind her ‘Su-Shi’ wedding

Javeria Abbasi shares personal story behind her ‘Su-Shi’ wedding

Renowned Pakistani actress Javeria Abbasi has opened up about her recent marriage, revealing that her Nikkah ceremony was uniquely designed to blend Sunni and Shia traditions, symbolizing unity and mutual respect. Javeria, known for her enduring popularity and powerful presence on screen, remarried last year a personal milestone that was celebrated by many fans, though … Read more

Actress Javeria Saud shares harrowing experience of fan stalking

Actress Javeria Saud shares harrowing experience of fan stalking

Renowned actress and producer Javeria Saud recently opened up about a troubling encounter from the early stages of her career, revealing that she once had to physically defend herself against an overzealous fan who repeatedly invaded her privacy. The unsettling incident, which occurred before her marriage, involved a man who began showing up at her … Read more

Renowned Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan passes away

Renowned Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan passes away

Faisalabad: Esteemed Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan, known for his deep-rooted contributions to classical and Sufi music, has passed away following a fatal heart attack in Faisalabad. Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan was a devoted disciple of the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and maintained a long-standing musical association with Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. … Read more

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Islamabad: Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, son of veteran statesman Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF). The Election Commission of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) formally ratified the results through an official notification issued earlier today. Alongside Hussain’s appointment, several other key administrative roles … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire in football history

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire in football history

Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in history once again this time, by becoming the first professional footballer to officially achieve billionaire status. According to the latest update from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ronaldo’s net worth has now reached an estimated $1.4 billion (approximately PKR 393 billion), making him the only player … Read more

Ali Amin Gandapur Announces Resignation as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Ali Amin Gandapur Announces Resignation as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has announced his resignation from office. In a statement shared on social media, Gandapur said that the position of Chief Minister was a trust given by the party’s founder, and in accordance with his directive, he was returning that trust by stepping down. Meanwhile, speaking to … Read more

Corps Commanders’ Conference: Pledge to Shatter India’s “Myth of Geographical Superiority”

Pledge to Shatter India’s “Myth of Geographical Superiority”

Rawalpindi: The 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference vowed that any Indian aggression would be met with a swift and decisive response, declaring that India’s “myth of geographical superiority” will be shattered. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the conference was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi under the chairmanship of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) … Read more

Pakistan Women’s set for crucial World Cup battle with Australia

Pakistan Women set for crucial World Cup battle with Australia

Colombo: In a pivotal encounter at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team is set to face tournament heavyweights Australia today at the Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time. After splitting their first two group matches one win and one … Read more

Salman Ali Agha set to lead Pakistan in T20s against South Africa

Salman Ali Agha set to lead Pakistan in T20s against South Africa

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly backed Salman Ali Agha to continue as the captain of the national T20 squad, signaling its confidence in his leadership ahead of the crucial upcoming home series against South Africa. As preparations intensify for the ICC T20 World Cup, sources close to the matter confirm that strategic … Read more

Wasim Akram slams Indian media for misusing his photo in spy arrest case

Wasim Akram slams Indian media for misusing his photo in spy arrest case

Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram has strongly condemned the Indian media for mistakenly using his photograph in news reports related to the arrest of a man sharing his name on espionage charges. The former fast bowler criticized the unverified reporting and urged news outlets to practice journalistic responsibility. The controversy began after multiple Indian news … Read more

Superstars Mahira and Fawad Khan return to big screen with ‘Neelofar’

Superstars Mahira and Fawad Khan return to big screen with ‘Neelofar’

The much-awaited reunion of superstar duo Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan is finally confirmed as their upcoming film, Neelofar, prepares for a worldwide release on November 28, 2025. This marks a significant moment for Pakistani cinema, with fans eagerly looking forward to seeing the pair share the screen once again. Neelofar promises a compelling narrative, … Read more

President and Prime Minister Honors Pakistan’s resolve on National Resilience Day

President and Prime Minister Honors Pakistan’s resolve on National Resilience Day

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the need for a united, society-wide effort to enhance disaster preparedness and boost climate resilience, marking two decades since the 2005 earthquake. President Asif Ali Zardari: President Asif Ali Zardari commemorated this day by honoring the bravery of all Pakistanis who have faced the challenges … Read more

ICC unveils player of the month nominees for September 2025

ICC unveils player of the month nominees for September 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the nominees for the September 2025 Player of the Month Awards, spotlighting standout individual performances across both men’s and women’s international cricket. Women’s Category: In the Women’s Player of the Month category, three top-order batters have earned nominations for their exceptional form and match-winning contributions: • Sidra Amin … Read more

Pakistan honors flood rescuers on National Resilience Day

Pakistan honors flood rescuers on National Resilience Day

Lahore: Today, Pakistan observes National Resilience Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the spirit of endurance and preparedness in the face of disasters. To honor this occasion, the Punjab government is recognizing the exceptional efforts of rescue workers who played a crucial role during the recent devastating floods. As part of the celebrations, 200 rescuers … Read more

South African cricket team lands in Lahore for high-stakes test series

South African cricket team lands in Lahore for high-stakes test series

The South African Test cricket team has started their tour of Pakistan, with the first group of players arriving in Lahore earlier today. The initial contingent arrived at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport and was swiftly escorted to their hotel under stringent security arrangements. The remaining members of the touring party are scheduled to land … Read more

Palestine’s Nadine Ayoub to highlight nation’s voice at Miss Universe 2025

Palestine’s Nadine Ayoub to highlight nation’s voice at Miss Universe 2025

For the first time in its history, Palestine will participate in the Miss Universe pageant, marking a symbolic and powerful step onto the global stage. The 74th edition of the international beauty competition is set to take place in Thailand in November 2025. The country will be represented by Nadine Ayoub, a 27-year-old certified Health … Read more

Emirates enters in Miss Universe Arena in 2025

Emirates enters the Miss Universe Arena in 2025

In an unprecedented move, the United Arab Emirates will see its first Emirati woman participate in the internationally renowned Miss Universe competition. Mariam Muhammad, a 26-year-old fashion student and model, has been selected as the UAE’s official representative for the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, scheduled to be held in Thailand this November. Her participation marks … Read more

Australia announces ODI and T20I teams for upcoming India tour

Australia announces ODI and T20I teams for upcoming India tour

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia has unveiled its squads for the forthcoming white-ball tour of India, confirming line-ups for the three-match ODI series and the first two fixtures of the five-match T20I series. The tour itinerary includes three One Day Internationals scheduled for October 19, 23, and 25, followed by five Twenty20 Internationals on October 29, 31, … Read more

Food poisoning hits Australia ‘A’ cricket team in India

Food poisoning hits Australia 'A' cricket team in India

Members of the Australia ‘A’ cricket squad reportedly fell ill due to suspected food poisoning while touring India, sparking concerns over the quality of hospitality provided during the series. Following their recent fixture against India ‘A’ in Kanpur, several Australian players suffered from severe gastrointestinal distress. Fast bowler Henry Thornton required hospitalization for two days, … Read more

Brits shines with record century in ICC Women’s World Cup win

Brits shines with record century in ICC Women’s World Cup win

CAPE TOWN: South African opener Tazmin Brits has etched a remarkable chapter in women’s cricket history by registering her fifth One Day International century of the calendar year, setting a new global record during her side’s commanding win over New Zealand in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Tazmin Brits’ scintillating hundred elevated her above India’s … Read more

Rain, thunderstorm expected in Northern Pakistan; Most regions to remain dry

Rain, thunderstorm expected in Northern Pakistan; Most regions to remain dry

ISLAMABAD: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the prevailing weather pattern suggests largely dry conditions across most of the country today, while rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in specific northern and hilly areas. The PMD’s daily forecast outlines a contrast in weather conditions while central and southern regions will remain mostly dry and warm, … Read more

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif departs for official visit to Malaysia

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif departs for official visit to Malaysia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has commenced a two-day official visit to Malaysia from October 5 to 7, responding to a special invitation extended by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The visit highlights the strengthening bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia, with a primary emphasis on enhancing trade and economic cooperation. Accompanying the Prime … Read more