Pakistan Opt to Bowl at Lord’s as Babar Azam Makes Much-Awaited Return
LONDON: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord’s on Thursday, with Babar Azam returning to the side. Babar’s comeback is the headline development for Pakistan, while Salman Ali Agha has been left out of the playing
Easypaisa Makes Insurance More Affordable with New Low-Cost Plans
ISLAMABAD: Easypaisa has expanded its digital insurance marketplace in Pakistan, offering consumers a range of affordable insurance and protection plans covering health, life, income, mobile phones, vehicles and travel. The digital platform allows users to browse available plans, select coverage according to their needs and activate policies directly through the
Veteran PTI Worker Chacha Shah Alam Khan Passes Away
LAHORE: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker Chacha Shah Alam Khan has passed away, according to local media reports. Shah Alam Khan had been arrested in connection with cases related to the May 9, 2023 violence and reportedly remained incarcerated at Sargodha Jail for nearly a year. Former National Assembly deputy
Nawaz Sharif announces names for PM slot in AJK
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani for the slot of Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Nawaz Sharif has directed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani to submit his nomination papers for the election of Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Barrister
Rain Delays Toss in Pakistan vs England 2nd Test
Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the second Test match between Pakistan and England, putting the start of play on hold. Officials said steady drizzle and a wet outfield meant the covers stayed on for most of the morning. Multiple inspections were carried out but conditions did not improve
Gold prices in Pakistan today, check latest updates here
PESHAWAR: Gold Price updated on Thursday as the price of 1 tola Gold Rate in Pakistan for 24-karat is Rs. 479500, while the price of 22 Karat Gold for today is Rs. 439538. In Pakistan, in rupees, for 1 tola is four hundred seventy-nine thousand five hundred rupees only; per
KP Ombudsman issues notice to Agriculture University over withholding HEC Scholarship Funds
PESHAWAR: The provincial Ombudsman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken serious notice of alleged mismanagement at the University of Agriculture Peshawar regarding the misuse of Higher Education Commission need-based scholarship funds and the denial of rights to deserving students. Despite the availability of HEC funds, a student’s final degree has been
Why did Shoaib Akhtar reject Offer for acting in Bollywood?
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that he was offered roles in Bollywood during his cricket career, but he decided not to enter the film industry. Speaking on Tabish Hashmi’s show on August 27, 2026, Shoaib Akhtar said there was a time when he seriously considered acting. He
New Rain-Bearing System to Enter Pakistan Today
A new powerful rain-bearing system is set to enter the country today, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast the start of another spell of monsoon rains from August 27. According to the Met Office, thunderstorms with rain are likely in several cities, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, starting August
Brides disappeared from Mass wedding in India, Grooms left Humiliated
MADHYA PRADESH: A bizarre fraud case has come to light in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, where more than 40 young men were left waiting for brides who never showed up for the wedding. According to a foreign news agency, Abhishek Verma, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, and his
