LAHORE: Governor Punjab Omer Sarfraz Cheema on Saturday rejected Usman Buzdar’s resignation and reinstated him and his cabinet after highlighting constitutional concerns. The development came just hours after the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued an order instructing National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to administer the oath to Hamza Shahbaz at 11:30 a.m. today. Cheema … Read more
Michael Atherton, a former England captain and well-known commentator, has stated that Ben Stokes, the newly-appointed Test captain, should not be considered as a long-term red-ball leader. Stokes, who had previously served as Joe Root’s deputy, was the overwhelming favourite to manage a struggling side that had won just one of their previous 17 games. … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) initiative to renovate and prepare new and enhanced pitches around the country ahead of the 2018 domestic season is in full gear at various facilities. It should be noted that following the conclusion of the series against Australia, PCB began upgrading the National Stadium in Karachi and the Gaddafi Stadium … Read more
Kyiv: The lifting of sanctions placed on Russia is part of peace talks between Moscow and Ukraine, which are “tough” but ongoing on a daily basis, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in statements published early Saturday. On Friday, Kyiv warned that discussions to terminate Russia’s invasion, which is now in its third month, … Read more
Russia’s defence ministry on Friday published a video of an injured British man detained in Ukraine being questioned by unidentified Russian soldiers. The man was seen with a bandaged left arm, a homemade bandage over his head, and blood on his right arm. His name was Andrew Hill, and he spoke with a British accent. … Read more
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s all-round captain and star batter, not only wins hearts with his stylish and entertaining batting, but he also steals the show with brilliant social media posts, such as when he and Shadab Khan attended a grand iftar hosted by his collaborated Esports brand, the Garena Free Fire. Both cricketers had earlier announced … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers’ postseason prospects took a hit on Friday when star centre Joel Embiid was diagnosed with an orbital fracture and concussion and was ruled out indefinitely, according to sources. On Thursday, Embiid was injured near the end of the Sixers’ series-clinching drubbing of the Toronto Raptors. After appearing to be smacked by a … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has praised the Pakistan Army for assisting with the countrywide polio campaign and ensuring sufficient reach and coverage. Bill Gates also lauded Pakistan’s accomplishment against COVID-19 despite resource constraints during a telephonic discussion with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The … Read more
The Memphis Grizzlies upset the Minnesota Timberwolves with another late fourth-quarter rally to win the NBA playoff series 114-106 on Friday. Desmond Bane scored 23 points. Bane made nine of 15 shots from the field, including a game-winning three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, as the second seeds won the series 4-2 in front of … Read more
During his three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday night and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. Earlier, on his arrival at Royal Palace, he was received by the Crown Prince. He was also presented guard … Read more
Authorities in Chile apprehended a Portuguese man wanted in connection with the Beirut port explosion. The individual was wanted by Interpol and was apprehended after landing in Santiago on a flight from Spain. He is suspected of importing “explosive components” into Lebanon in connection with the August 2020 explosion in Beirut’s harbour. A fire in … Read more
As the political crisis in Tunisia rages on, President Kais Saied has made various actions that critics claim are aimed to cement his hold on power, and he appears increasingly unwilling to compromise. On Thursday, Saied opposed the formation of an opposition “National Salvation Front” that has called for a national discussion conference and the … Read more
On Friday morning, billionaire Elon Musk attacked far-left progressives, providing another another look into his political views as he moves forward with his $44 billion buyout of Twitter. “The far left hates everyone, themselves included!” Musk tweeted Friday morning. Musk, however, followed up 16 minutes later, adding, “But I’m no fan of the far right … Read more
Four Canadian military cadets have died after their car drove into the water at their campus in Ontario. The incident happened early on Friday on the Royal Military College campus in Kingston, Canada’s Department of National Defence said. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating the incident. The college’s commodore, Josée Kurtz, identified the … Read more
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Fox’s Sean Hannity swapped more than 80 text messages between Election Day 2020 and Joe Biden’s January 2021 investiture, communications that show Hannity’s evolution from a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump’s election lies to being “fed up” with the “lunatics” aching Trump’s cause in … Read more
Blake Lively rose to prominence in the early 2000s in films such as Gossip Girl and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and she has since wowed audiences in films directed by Ben Affleck, Oliver Stone, and Paul Feig. The actress’ next endeavour will be her first time directing a film, but thanks to Taylor … Read more
According to the most recent Office for National Statistics estimates, COVID infections in Scotland have declined dramatically (ONS). According to weekly sampling, one in every 25 people in the country had COVID in the week ending April 23, down from one in every 19 the previous week. That would imply that approximately 218,000 Scots were … Read more
In Sweden, a former Italian scientist is on trial for allegedly abusing patients by performing windpipe transplants. Paolo Macchiarini is accused of causing the deaths of three patients on whom he performed surgery between 2011 and 2014. He has categorically denied any criminal activity. The stem-cell surgeon was previously regarded as a pioneer in regenerative … Read more
The United Nations persistently tried to expedite a departure of regular folks from the inexorably awful destroys of Mariupol on Friday, while Ukraine blamed Russia for showing its hatred for the world association by besieging Kyiv when the U.N. pioneer was visiting the capital. The chairman of Mariupol said the circumstance inside the steel plant … Read more
A third of all college students in the United States considered withdrawing from their studies in the past six months, United Press International (UPI) has reported, citing a Lumina Foundation and Gallup poll released on Wednesday. Some 32 percent of bachelor’s degree candidates reported considering withdrawing for at least a semester; 41 percent of associate … Read more
A fully restored 4K Argento classic, a spectacular occult horror, a unique and unforgettable Spanish debut, a collection of three unmissable, lesser-known giallos, and a fantastic 80s slasher like you’ve never seen it before round out the month of July. Tenebrae, Italy’s iconic master of horror Dario Argento (Deep Red, The Bird with the Crystal … Read more
Four Florida Department of Corrections officers have been arrested in the alleged beating death in February of an inmate at a prison south of Miami, authorities said. Ronald Connor, 24, Christopher Rolon, 29, and Kirk Walton, 34, were arrested Thursday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the agency said. Jeremy Godbolt, 28, was taken … Read more
Young people starting on their first job often do not know what to expect, and may not even know where to seek help when they face problems, the labor movement found out in a study. As part of its efforts to strengthen its compact with young workers, the National Trades Union Congress will set up … Read more
Lily Peters murder case; preliminary autopsy report is out A primary post-mortem examination has declared that 10-year-old Liliana “Lily” Peters experienced blunt force injury and strangulation with her demise being charged as manslaughter. Chippewa County Coroner Ron Patten affirmed the subtleties on Thursday. Saying that the full examination report isn’t coming for a few additional … Read more
Officials of South Africa are said to have recovered a car taken from transport ministry personnel as they were repairing a road damaged by recent floods. According to local media, the hijackers held them at gunpoint near Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal area before driving away in the white pick-up truck. The event occurred on Wednesday, … Read more
Disgusted people have gathered at the residence of a kidnapped traditional head Ayuba Dodo Dakolo in Nigeria. Ayuba Dodo Dakolo was kidnapped together with three of his children and numerous other people on his property on the outskirts of Rijana village in northern Kaduna state on Thursday. His subjects have gathered at the palace to … Read more
MP Neil Parish, accused of watching porn in commons, says he opened it by mistake An MP being scrutinized for purportedly watching pornography in the Commons said he opened it unintentionally yet would possibly venture down in the event that he is viewed as liable. Moderate MP Neil Parish alluded himself to the Parliamentary Commissioner … Read more
Modern Warfare II: It is not required to mention here how popular the Call of Duty franchise is. Similarly, you’re probably already aware that Call of Duty’s Modern Warfare sub-franchise is quite popular. So it’s no surprise that another Call of Duty Modern Warfare is on the way, this time as a follow-up to the … Read more
