BULAWAYO: New Zealand’s pace attack delivered a ruthless performance in the second Test against Zimbabwe securing a crushing innings and 359-run victory at Queens Sports Club their biggest win in Test history and one of the most dominant in the sport. It was also the third-largest innings victory in Test cricket, behind England’s win over … Read more
Quetta: An explosion on the railway track near Mastung caused six carriages of the Jaffar Express to derail on Sunday. According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express had departed from Quetta for Peshawar at 9:00 AM. The blast occurred near Mastung, just as the train was passing through the area. Fortunately, no passengers were injured … Read more
Lahore: Veteran Pakistani actor Noman Ijaz has delivered a powerful reflection on the state of the nation, particularly focusing on the disillusionment of Pakistan’s youth. As the country approaches another Independence Day on August 14, Ijaz took to Instagram to share his heartfelt thoughts, contrasting the patriotic enthusiasm of the past with the despair many … Read more
Cairo: The Arab League held an emergency meeting today to address the escalating crisis in Gaza, following Israel’s decision to reoccupy the territory. The meeting was convened at the request of the Palestinian delegation, amid growing regional and international concern over the situation. According to the Palestinian envoy, the talks are focused on forming a … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the resignation of its Chief Curator, Tony Heming. Heming, who was appointed to the position in July 2024, has decided to step down from his role due to personal reasons, despite having a two-year contract with the board. Heming’s departure comes just months after he joined the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As the monsoon season continues across Pakistan, several regions are experiencing intermittent rainfall, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat. According to the latest forecast, light to moderate rain is expected at isolated locations in Islamabad, Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir today. The day began on a pleasant note in Lahore, where … Read more
WASHINGTON: (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was nominating State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as the next U.S. deputy representative to the United Nations. Bruce has been the State Department spokesperson since Trump took office in January. In a post on social media in which Trump announced her nomination, the president said … Read more
KARACHI: Karachi is set to host its first-ever international fitness expo, “Physique Fitness,” today, bringing together a diverse group of Pakistani and international bodybuilders. The event promises to be a major highlight for fitness enthusiasts in the city. In the lead-up to the expo, both local and foreign bodybuilders have been making final preparations. Athletes … Read more
LONDON: Egyptian football icon and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has sparked a major conversation online after publicly questioning UEFA’s tribute to late Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obaid, who was recently killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Al-Obaid, widely known as the “Pele of Palestine,” was reportedly targeted while waiting for humanitarian aid along with other … Read more
KARACHI: The city is expected to remain under cloudy skies today, with chances of light rain or drizzle in the evening or at night. According to the Met Office, the minimum temperature recorded this morning was 27.5°C, while humidity stood at 68 percent. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 35°C. Winds are currently … Read more
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Asim Munir undertook an official visit to the United States, during which he held important meetings with senior American political and military leaders, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the visit, Field Marshal Munir met with the leadership of the Pakistani-American community, engaging in interactive sessions … Read more
Karachi: In the late hours between Saturday and Sunday a speeding dumper truck rammed into a motorcycle in Federal B Area, killing two siblings on the spot. The victims were identified as 14-year-old Ahmed Raza and 22-year-old Mahnoor. Their father, 47-year-old Shakir, who was riding the motorcycle, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the … Read more
The demand was made during an Arab-Islamic ministerial meeting, where Arab nations held Israel fully responsible for the ongoing crimes of genocide against Palestinian civilians. A joint statement was issued by the ministers of the Arab-Islamic Summit, describing the genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip as a major humanitarian tragedy. The meeting called on … Read more
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Friday that more than 58,000 people have so far applied for the 2026 Hajj. To make the process easier, designated banks will also be open on Saturday, August 9, to keep accepting applications. For 2026, Saudi Arabia has given Pakistan a quota of 179,210 pilgrims. Out of these, … Read more
