HARARE: Kamindu Mendis’ explosive unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls propelled Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20 International at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing 176, opener Pathum Nissanka laid the foundation with a fluent 55 from 32 deliveries, studded with four fours and […]
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Parks and Wildlife Department on Wednesday auctioned trophy hunting permits for endangered animals, with the highest permit — to hunt an Astore markhor — fetching a record $370,000. Each hunting season, from November 1 to April 25, permits are issued under the Gilgit-Baltistan Wildlife Act, 1975, for […]
KABUL: Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob has said his country does not want strained relations with Pakistan and seeks to resolve differences through dialogue, stressing that hostility serves neither side’s interests. In an interview with BBC Pashto in Kabul, Yaqoob — the eldest son of Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad […]
TikToker Samiya Hijab, breaking her silence on social media controversy, has admitted to having a “relationship” with her alleged kidnapper Hassan Zahid, whom she described as her former fiancé. Samiya Hijab had earlier lodged a case against Zahid, accusing him of kidnapping and issuing death threats. In a video statement, […]
WASHINGTON: The presence of Russian and North Korean leaders alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday drew sharp reactions from the West, with the European Union (EU) and the United States warning of an emerging challenge to the global order. EU foreign policy […]
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released its updated player rankings for the T20 and ODI formats, bringing mixed fortunes for Pakistan. While established names have slipped down the charts, a few younger players are beginning to make inroads. For the first time in years, Pakistan has […]
The River Chenab was again in high flood at Marala on Wednesday after India released water from reservoirs in Occupied Kashmir a day earlier, officials said. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), an alert was issued late Tuesday night for a high-level flood in Marala downstream, urging the […]
ISLAMABAD: Stargazers in Pakistan will witness a rare celestial spectacle this weekend as the longest total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) since 2022 unfolds in the night sky on September 7–8. According to astronomers, the eclipse will begin at 8:28 pm (PST) on Sunday, with the Moon entering totality at 10:30 […]
JHANG: A high-level flood in the River Chenab has cut off ground connectivity to several areas of Jhang, leaving vast swathes of the district under water. According to Deputy Commissioner, more than 260 villages have been submerged, forcing over 322,000 residents to move to safer locations. Nearly 190,000 acres of […]
KURRAM: Six people were killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on a vehicle near Mahora in Lower Kurram on Wednesday, police sources said. According to initial reports, the vehicle was en route from Daradar to Sadda when it came under attack. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to Tehsil […]