Air pollution in India reaches alarming levels, players are forced to wear masks
WEB DESK: Rising air pollution in India is impacting sports, with players resorting to masks during a Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. High pollution levels,...
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Singer Alamgir expresses happiness over the improvement of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations
WEB DESK: Pop singer Alamgir has shared his joy over the revival of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, expressing that he had eagerly anticipated this...
Lahore Manhole incident: Victim’s husband accuses Police of Torture and forced Confession
LAHORE: The husband of a woman who, along with her 10-month-old daughter, died after falling into an open manhole near Bhati Gate, Lahore, accused senior...
Inflation surges with a rise in prices of 18 essential items
KARACHI: Over the past week, the cost of 18 essential commodities, such as chicken, pulses, tomatoes, domestic LPG cylinders, and bananas, saw a rise, as...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set to strengthen collaboration in minerals sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed their mutual commitment to deepening collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz...
ICC announces match officials for T20 World Cup 2026
WEB DESK: In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during the group stage of...
Karachi traffice police cheif removed amid rising complaints
KARACHI: Peer Muhammad Shah has been relieved of his duties as Karachi’s traffic police chief following mounting traffic issues, administrative shortcomings, and growing public discontent...
SHC allows govt to investigate Gul Plaza tragedy independently
KARACHI: Sindh High Court has advised the provincial government that it is within its authority to independently initiate an inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy, following...
Lahore Manhole tragedy: FIR registered, 3 arrested
LAHORE: An FIR has been registered in connection with the tragic incident in Lahore’s Bhati Gate area, where a mother and her daughter fell into...
41 India-backed terrorists killed in two IBO in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 41 terrorists affiliated with India-backed groups Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on January...
Gold price per tola sheds Rs35,500 in Pakistan
KARACHI: The upward momentum in precious metal prices has abruptly reversed as both gold and silver experienced considerable drops in value across local and international...
PM announces Rs 4.4 cut in electricity tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of RS4.4 in electricity tariff for the industries to enhance their competitiveness and bolster exports. At...
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ Won’t Need Iran Military Action
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday his desire to avoid military conflict with Iran, which has threatened retaliation against American bases and...
CTD operation in Mianwali: 6 terrorists killed, weapons recovered
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation near Chapri Dam, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully took down six high-profile terrorists, dealing a critical blow to regional...
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Khuzdar, tremors felt across nearby areas
QUETTA: Earthquake tremors shook Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, prompting many residents to hurriedly leave their homes out of concern. The Seismological Center recorded the...
Aus vs Pak T20i; Zampa’s four-fer restricts PAK to 168/8 in 20 overs
WEB DESK: In the first T20 match between Pakistan and Australia, Pakistan opted to bat first but managed to post a modest total of 168/8...
PSB announces $115 daily allowance for Pakistan hockey team
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has announced a daily allowance of $115 for each player of national hockey team participating in the upcoming FIH Pro...
Pakistan-origin newspaper vendor gets top French award
WEB DESK: At a ceremony in the Élysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron honored Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan, with France’s...
Faisalabad sees increase in monkeypox cases, two more hospitalised
LAHORE: Monkeypox cases continue to pose a growing threat in Faisalabad as two more individuals suspected of carrying the virus have been moved to the...
India hides Nipah outbreak, jeopardizing players safety, T20 WC should move to Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: India is once again putting international sports and public health at risk by deliberately downplaying the severity of the Nipah virus outbreak. Officially,...