Rohit Sharma breaks age barrier, becomes No. 1 in ICC ODI rankings
DUBAI: Rohit Sharma, the veteran Indian opener, has done a spectacular thing which could be called a double record: first time ever he became the world number one ODI batter and the oldest player ever to reach the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings. After raising his rank by
Climate change driving rise in global deaths, report warns
LONDON: The latest report presents depressing facts about the deteriorating situation of people’s health due to climate change all over the world and points out that deaths relating to heat, air pollution, and extreme weather are going up exponentially in different parts of the world. According to the Lancet Countdown
KIA Motors introduces interest-free instalment plan for Stonic EX+
KARACHI: KIA Motors has set up a new interest-free instalment facility for its customers in which the popular Stonic EX+ model is being offered under the attractive payment terms. The firm reports that the plan enables purchasers to take the vehicle home with a half (50%) cash payment of PKR
Petroleum prices likely to increase across Pakistan from November 1
ISLAMABAD: After November 1, 2025, petroleum products in Pakistan will not be as affordable as before, as per the information obtained from the sources. The price of fuel might be increased by PKR 1.48 per liter. While a high-speed diesel price may be increased by PKR 1.38 per liter. The
Taliban diplomat urges fresh Pakistan-Afghanistan talks after Istanbul deadlock
DOHA: Afghan Taliban’s Qatar-based ambassador, Suhail Shaheen, has called for a new round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the unproductive negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey. The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan was held over four days in Istanbul but no breakthrough was achieved. Pakistan brought up
South Africa crush England to reach maiden Women’s World Cup final
GUWAHATI: South Africa dispatched England by a whopping 125-run margin in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup, on Wednesday. This victory led the team to the final of the World Cup for the first time in history. It was a captain’s knock that the green outfit needed
7 Indian-backed Khawarij killed, 6 soldiers including captain martyred in security forces operation
Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area Dogar, Kurram District, on the reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, seven Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by their own troops. However, during the
Govt releases Rs2.43 billion for IT and Telecom projects under PSDP 2025–26 in Q1
ISLAMABAD: (APP) The federal government has allocated over Rs 2.43 billion for projects under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) as part of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26. According to PSDP data, Rs 111.77 million of the authorised
Departmental action ordered against 16 doctors in KP
By: Shakeer Khan NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner, Wali Khan on Wednesday ordered departmental action against absent doctors at the district headquarters hospital, MiranShah. On the special instructions, Deputy Commissioner, North Waziristan, Muhammad Yousaf Karim, Assistant Commissioner, Miranshah, Wali Khan paid a surprise visit to the district major
ATC orders blocking of Imran Khan’s sister’s passport and NIC
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday ordered to block the passport and national identity card (NIC) of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khanum, over non-appearance in the court. The ATC Rawalpindi issued the order while hearing a case on Wednesday. Following her repeated absence
