Mitchell Starc Dethrones Bumrah to Become No. 1 Test Bowler
DUBAI: Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has risen to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time in his career following a standout performance against Bangladesh. Starc climbed two places after taking 10 wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh, moving ahead of India’s Jasprit
Peshawar Blast: Two Police Officers Among Seven Injured
PESHAWAR: At least seven people, including two police personnel, were injured in a blast near the Tarnab Farm police post in Peshawar on Wednesday, according to Rescue 1122. Initial reports suggested that unidentified individuals threw explosive material near the police post, triggering the explosion in the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police
Fake Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 Notes Among Most Common Counterfeit Currency in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officials have revealed that fake Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 banknotes are currently among the most widely circulating counterfeit currency in the country, while the central bank has also sought to discontinue the Rs10 banknote and replace it with a Rs10 coin. The disclosure was made
KTH Under Fire Over Alleged Rs500 Million Financial Irregularities
PESHAWAR: Allegations of financial corruption and serious irregularities amounting to more than Rs500 million over the past six years have surfaced at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), with a fact-finding committee report reportedly highlighting discrepancies between the hospital’s IT and physical records. Senior journalist Irfan Khan, in a video report, presented
Aiman Anwar Announces Shock Retirement from International Cricket
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan women’s cricketer and fast bowler Aiman Anwar has announced her immediate retirement from international cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. According to the PCB, Aiman represented Pakistan in eight One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 37 T20 Internationals during her international career. After she retired from international
PIMS Tragedy: No Excuses or Negligence Will Be Tolerated Over 14 Newborn Deaths, PM Shehbaz Warns
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered strict administrative action following the tragic death of 14 newborn babies in a fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), suspending Health Secretary Aslam Ghori with immediate effect. Chairing an emergency meeting on the incident, the prime minister
PIMS Nursery Tragedy: Eyewitnesses Reveal Harrowing Details of Deadly Fire
ISLAMABAD: A devastating fire in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies, while harrowing accounts from witnesses have raised questions over the hospital’s emergency response and fire-safety arrangements. The blaze erupted early Wednesday in the Mother and
Marks Changed, Qualifications Questioned: Probe Flags 71 Gomal University Appointments
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An investigation report into alleged irregularities in recruitment, promotions and selection procedures at Gomal University has raised serious questions over the appointments and promotions of 71 individuals in grades 18, 19 and 21. According to the report, irregularities were allegedly found in the allocation of academic and
Aimal Wali Khan demands audit of fire safety equipment in all hospitals
PESHAWAR: Senator Aimal Wali Khan called for an immediate audit of fire safety and emergency safety arrangements in all hospitals across the country to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future. Awami National Party Central President Senator Aimal Wali Khan has expressed deep grief over the deaths of new-borns in
Israel Launches Major Strike on South Lebanon
Israeli warplanes and artillery targeted multiple areas in South Lebanon, sharply escalating tensions in the region and raising concerns about the safety of civilians. According to Iranian news agency IRNA, Lebanon’s TV channel Al-Manar reported that on midnight Israeli fighter jets bombed the town of Mansouri in South Lebanon. The
