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 […]
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Islamabad schools shift to four-day week amid austerity measures
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 intensifies diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains in close contact with the United States leadership and is actively engaged in continuous diplomatic consultations aimed at reducing tensions and paving the way for meaningful negotiations, the Foreign Office said. “Pakistan is actively working to create a conducive environment for de-escalation and dialogue,” Foreign Office spokesperson […]
Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces neutralised eight India-sponsored terrorists during an engagement along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, movement of a group of militants, identified as Fitna al-Khawarij and described as India-backed, was […]
Pakistan rejects claims of Pak-Afghan border fence removal as ‘fabricated’
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 […]
Pakistan, China conclude SEA GUARDIAN IV naval exercise
ISLAMABAD: The fourth edition of the bilateral naval exercise SEA GUARDIAN IV between the Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy concluded on April 1 after a week-long series of activities aimed at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation. The SEA GUARDIAN IV exercise, held from March 25 to April […]
Iran to play World Cup matches in US despite conflict, says FIFA chief
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 […]
Fakhar Zaman challenges two-match suspension over ball-tampering charge
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 […]
Pakistan managing essential commodities supply effectively amid Middle East crisis: PM
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 […]
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills 29 onboard
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 […]









