Pakistan Shaheens retain Asia Cup Rising Stars title after Super Over thriller against Bangladesh ‘A’

Pakistan Shaheens defended a modest 125 to beat Bangladesh ‘A’ in a nerve-shredding Super Over thriller and successfully defend their Asia Cup Rising Stars title at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Sunday night. In a final that swung wildly in the space of 40 minutes, Pakistan were bowled out for 125 after yet another top-order meltdown, only for their spinners … Continue reading Pakistan Shaheens retain Asia Cup Rising Stars title after Super Over thriller against Bangladesh ‘A’

FO denounces Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional, dangerously revisionist’ remarks about Sindh

The Foreign Office (FO) issued a strong condemnation on Sunday, denouncing Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “delusional and dangerously revisionist remarks” about Sindh. The FO’s rebuke came after the Indian media quoted Singh as saying: “Today, the land of Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India. And as far as land is concerned, borders … Continue reading FO denounces Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional, dangerously revisionist’ remarks about Sindh

Why do companies delist in Pakistan?

KARACHI: Shield’s baby feeders are a common household essential for many families. Considering Pakistan’s high population growth rate, one might expect the business to be thriving. However, recently, Shield Corporation has decided to delist, joining the ranks of companies like Gillette and Philip Morris. In the 1980s, Pakistan offered a 5 per cent tax advantage to firms that listed on the stock exchange, explains Ali … Continue reading Why do companies delist in Pakistan?

Karachi police initiate preliminary investigation after journalist receives alleged threats

The Karachi police launched a preliminary investigation on Saturday after reports surfaced of two individuals allegedly threatening a journalist at his residence. A statement from the Crime Reporters Association (CRA) condemned what it said were “threatening activities of two suspicious persons” at the house of senior journalist Faraz Khan, associated with The News International, in Federal B Industrial Area. Referring to a video of the … Continue reading Karachi police initiate preliminary investigation after journalist receives alleged threats

Trump lavishes praise on New York Mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

After months of trading insults, US President Donald Trump and incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation’s biggest city at an unexpectedly friendly meeting at the White House on Friday. The political opposites, a Republican billionaire and a young democratic socialist, have clashed over everything from immigration … Continue reading Trump lavishes praise on New York Mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

Top Ukraine security official denies accepting terms of Trump’s peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top security official denied on Friday that he had agreed to a Trump administration peace plan, and European leaders hastily sought a response to a draft that endorses most of Russia’s key wartime demands. Washington has presented Kyiv with a 28-point plan that would require Kyiv to give up additional territory, scale back the size of its military and forever abandon … Continue reading Top Ukraine security official denies accepting terms of Trump’s peace plan

23 terrorists neutralised in KP operations: ISPR

Security forces killed 23 terrorists in separate operations launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), two intelligence-based operations (IBO) were conducted and the terrorists belonged to Fitna al Khawarij. Fitna-al-Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “On [the] reported presence of khawarij, … Continue reading 23 terrorists neutralised in KP operations: ISPR

Opposition leader’s fate hangs in balance as by-polls declared

• NA Secretariat sticks to its stance that disqualification is ‘sub judice’ before Peshawar High Court • Omar Ayub’s seat among 13 up for grabs on November 23 ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat maintains that the disqualification of Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub is a sub-judice matter, even as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced by-elections in 13 constituencies, including Mr Ayub’s, … Continue reading Opposition leader’s fate hangs in balance as by-polls declared

Arshad Nadeem defends gold medal at Islamic Solidarity Games, Muhammad Yasir wins silver for Pakistan

Pakistan dominated the men’s javelin throw final at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh as Arshad Nadeem expectedly defended his gold medal and Muhammad Yasir won silver. Arshad was in a league of his own headed into the seven-man event; his personal best of 92.97m — which won him gold and the games record at the Paris 2024 Olympics, was head and shoulders above … Continue reading Arshad Nadeem defends gold medal at Islamic Solidarity Games, Muhammad Yasir wins silver for Pakistan

Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in Gaza since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October, health authorities said. Medics said 10 people were killed in the Gaza City suburb of Zeitoun, two in the Shujaiya suburb to the east and the rest in two separate attacks in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military claimed … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say