Sports
Pakistan's celebrated javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, who made headlines by securing a silver medal at the World Athletics Championship 2023 and is now setting his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During their meeting, the premier commended Nadeem for his remarkable
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Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, the talented all-rounder, faced a setback in his return to Test cricket as the International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed a two-match ban on him. This suspension means that Hasaranga will be absent from the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, set
Sports
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, expressed optimism and reiterated the board's dedication to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Speaking to the media at the National Bank Stadium after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Naqvi highlighted his
Sports
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, faced a setback at the Miami Open as she withdrew due to a lower back injury. This unfortunate development comes after Raducanu's return to action following a challenging 2023 season marked by wrist and ankle surgeries. Despite showing promise at Indian
National
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong recently met to reaffirm their dedication to ensuring the timely completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) phase II. During the meeting, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong visited Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and both leaders expressed mutual interest in expanding cooperation
National
An Islamabad accountability court acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons, Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, in three corruption references linked to the Panama Papers. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed these references, including Avenfield Apartment, Al-Azizia, and Flagship Investment cases, in which the sons were
Government
Pakistan has entered the final round of discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an economic review, with talks commencing today after a one-day extension was granted in the negotiations. The Finance Ministry sources have indicated that these discussions will primarily center on a letter of intent and
Government
The recent escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border attacks has raised concerns about the future of their strained relationship. The air raids conducted by Pakistan inside Afghanistan have added a new layer of uncertainty to the already fragile ties between the two nations. These attacks, aimed
Government
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently paid a visit to the residence of the late Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to honor his supreme sacrifice for the nation. Lt. Col. Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed tragically lost his life in a terrorist attack in Mir Ali Tehsil
World
The dire situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with extreme food shortages pushing the region beyond famine levels, leading to mass deaths that are now imminent without immediate intervention. The Integrated Food-Security Phase Classification (IPC) has highlighted that 70% of people in parts of northern Gaza are
National
Pakistan strongly condemned India's recent decision to label the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League as "unlawful associations." Additionally, Pakistan criticized the extension of the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Yasin Malik faction)
World
India is gearing up for its monumental parliamentary elections, set to unfold in seven phases from April 19 to early June, marking the world's largest electoral exercise with nearly one billion eligible voters. The electoral showdown features Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition facing off against a