Matt Henry Makes History by Topping ICC Test Bowling Rankings
LONDON: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has risen to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings following a match-winning performance that helped secure a series-levelling victory over England. In the second Test match at The Oval, Henry produced an outstanding performance as he took 11 wickets throughout the
Apply Now: Pakistan Army Announces Captain Rank Vacancies
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has announced recruitment for Aeronautical Engineers under the Direct Short Service Commission (SSC), offering appointment to the rank of Captain in the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME). According to the details, the online registration process has started on the “Join Pak Army” website and
Public Alert: Banks to Remain Closed Nationwide on July 1
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will remain closed for public dealings on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, on account of a bank holiday. According to an official statement, all banks across the country, including development finance institutions (DFIs) and microfinance banks, will also remain closed
Severe Heatwave in France Claims 40 Lives as Drowning Incidents Rise
PARIS: At least 40 people have been killed in France due to drowning accidents related to extremely hot weather conditions in the country, which is currently facing a serious heat wave in much of Europe, according to officials. As per the report issued by French officials, people have lost their
Iran Oil Exports Increase Sharply as International Demand Grows
TEHRAN: Reports from Iranian state-affiliated media claim that China, North Korea, and Japan have significantly increased their imports of Iranian crude oil, marking a notable shift in global energy flows and adding fresh momentum to an already volatile oil market. As Iranian sources report, the new demand led to an
CM Bugti: Killers of Martyr Shabbir Baloch Punished After Two-Year Wait
QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has said that martyr Shabbir Baloch was not just a trusted official but he was the love of a mother, the support of a sibling and a sincere and loyal companion of his friends. The ruthlessness and brutality with which he was martyred
NADRA Issues Holiday Schedule, Offices to Remain Closed for Two Days
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that its offices across Pakistan will remain closed on the occasion of Ashura. According to a statement shared by a NADRA spokesperson on social media, all its offices would remain closed on June 25 and 26, 2026. Moreover, the 24
Good News for Travelers: Emirates Announces Free Hotel Stay in Dubai
DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new summer promotion offering free hotel stays in Dubai for eligible passengers travelling with the airline. Under the limited-time offer, travellers flying to Dubai or stopping in the city for more than 24 hours can stay at a five-star hotel free of cost. According to
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Approves 2026–27 Budget
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 after passing the demands for grants and endorsing amendments to the Annual Development Programme (ADP). Law and Finance Minister Aftab Alam, along with other provincial ministers, presented separate motions for 66 demands for
French Mountaineer Killed in Avalanche on K6 Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: A French national died in a tragic accident on K6 peak in the Hushe Valley of Ghanche district, Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday. According to initial reports, French national Pierre Guillaume was part of a three-member climbing team attempting to summit K6 when he was hit by an avalanche and died
