LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar on Sunday said that smog has been declared a natural calamity for the protection of human lives in Punjab. Usman Bazdar in his statement said that necessary powers had been given to the deputy commissioners to monitor the measures being taken to control smog. He said that strict … Read more
HARNAI: Unknown assailants gunned down at least three coal mine workers on Sunday in Shahrag area of Harnai, Balochistan, on Sunday. Bol news channel quoted Levies sources as saying that all the victims were working in the coal mine of Amanullah Taran. On the other hand, Harnai Deputy Commissioner, Suhail Anwar Hashmi told that the … Read more
TURIN: Novak Djokovic refused to reveal whether he would defend his Australian Open title after the tournament’s chief confirmed on Saturday that only vaccinated players would be able to take part in the first Grand Slam of the season. The decision, revealed by Craig Tiley, piled more pressure on world number one Djokovic who has … Read more
TURIN: Alexander Zverev downed Novak Djokovic in a thrilling last-four clash to end the world number one’s bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Saturday and set up a final against Daniil Medvedev. The German edged to a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 success in Turin and will face reigning champion Medvedev for the trophy on … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s launch of its first women’s football league on Monday will clear the way for girls who dream of turning professional — and maybe even playing in a World Cup. Long condemned for harsh restrictions on women, Saudi Arabia lifted a decades-old ban on female footballers only a few years ago, and it is now aiming … Read more
MELBOURNE: Tim Paine Sunday said Australian coach Justin Langer wanted him to remain as Test skipper, as he spoke of his “distress” and “embarrassment” over a sexting scandal that cost him his job. The 36-year-old abruptly quit on Friday ahead of the Ashes series against England over a series of lewd text messages with a … Read more
LAHORE: Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Sunday said corruption, malpractices and delays in departures of trains would not be tolerated in any case. “The government is committed to provide better travel facilities to passengers at the railway stations,” he said during his surprise visit to the Lahore Railway Station. He said the Lahore … Read more
In the recent past, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has broken a number of records and during the second T20I against Bangladesh, he added one more to his list. Although scoring only a single run in the second T20I, Babar surpassed veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez to become the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in T20Is. Babar Azam … Read more
SYDNEY: Pat Cummins shaped up as the frontrunner Saturday to take over from disgraced former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine, with the likes of Mark Taylor, Dennis Lillie, and Steve Waugh all singing his praises. The 28-year-old, who has served as vice-captain in both Test and white-ball formats since 2019, is widely seen as being … Read more
DEPALPUR: A man expired and health condition of three other men was critical after consuming toxic wine in Qila Deva Singh area of Depalpur, Bol news channel reported on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Sher Muhammed. The other three men were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for medical assistance. Deputy Superintendent Police Shabbir … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Sunday said the government was going to introduce virtual gas pipeline system of Liquefied Natural Gas to overcome energy shortage in the country. “The provision of gas to domestic consumers during the winter season is the first priority of the government,” he said talking to a private news … Read more
HAFIZABAD: Elite Police Force of Hafizabad arrested at least 32 suspects during an operation against criminals in Hafizabad Circle and Pindi Circle areas on Saturday night. The suspects were allegedly involved in different crimes. District police officer Bilal Zafar Sheikh said huge quantity of weapons, drugs and wines were recovered from their possession. Bilal Zafar … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition led by the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) scored a key election victory on Saturday, winning over control of the Malacca state. The coalition took 21 of 28 state assembly seats, granting it a two-thirds majority in the state assembly, in results announced by the election commission. … Read more
TRIPOLI — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Saturday said more than 75 illegal immigrants have drowned at sea off the coast of western Libya, while trying to reach Europe. “Over 75 migrants drowned on Wednesday after departing from Libya according to 15 survivors rescued by fishermen and brought to Zuwara,” IOM tweeted. “This … Read more
