ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan had made utmost efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and would continue its diplomatic push to help end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Speaking during a high-level meeting, the prime minister said Pakistan was […]
LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook and team-mate Jacob Bethell have been cautioned over their conduct following a nightclub incident during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand last year. The Cricket Regulator, an independent body responsible for enforcing rules under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), issued the warnings […]
ISLAMABAD: The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority on Thursday announced that all private schools in the federal capital will observe a four-day workweek as part of austerity and fuel conservation measures. According to a notification issued by the authority, which operates under the Ministry of Federal Education, all Private Educational […]
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday dismissed claims regarding the removal of barbed wire along the Pak-Afghan border, calling them “fabricated and devoid of facts”. In a statement issued through its fact-checking X handle, the ministry strongly condemned what it described as fake narratives propagated by mouthpieces of […]
ANTALYA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will play their upcoming World Cup matches in the United States as scheduled, despite ongoing regional tensions involving the country. The statement comes after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) sought to shift its group-stage fixtures to Mexico, citing […]
LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman has challenged his two-match suspension imposed over an alleged ball-tampering incident during a Pakistan Super League match against Karachi Kings, sources said on Wednesday. The opening batter has submitted an appeal to the PSL Technical Committee, seeking a review of the disciplinary action. Fakhar was charged with […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction that Pakistan is effectively managing the demand and supply of essential commodities despite the ongoing Middle East crisis. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the premier said several countries were struggling to maintain a balance in supply and demand due to the […]
MOSCOW: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, including crew members, according to Russian authorities. Russian news agencies, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence, reported on Wednesday that the aircraft was on a routine flight over the peninsula when contact was lost on […]
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have jointly called on the United States, Israel and Iran to cease hostilities and initiate peace talks “as soon as possible” to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The call came during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and […]
ISLAMABAD: All five suspects involved in the killing of businessman Aamir Awan during a robbery in the federal capital have been arrested within 24 hours of the crime, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Tuesday. Awan, who was shot by armed robbers at a farmhouse in Islamabad […]