BCCI to Rohit Sharma: Focus on fitness and performance, not speculation
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has apparently suggested that former captain and senior opener Rohit Sharma avoid discussing rumours about his future and instead concentrate entirely on his fitness and performance, on the field. Speculation was ongoing regarding the 37-year- batsman’s prospects before last month’s
CM Afridi summons parliamentary party meeting today to discuss Islamabad protest
Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi decided to convene a parliamentary party meeting that is scheduled for today at 2 PM. The whole provincial assembly members have been instructed to attend the meeting. Sources indicate that the conversation will concentrate on organizing a protest, outside the Islamabad
Another Afghan national arrested in Texas over terrorism allegations
TEXAS: U.S. media reported that an Afghan national named Mohammad Dawood Alokozai was apprehended by the Texas Department of Public Safety along with the FBI. Alokozai is accused of sending a video message in which he claimed that he was making a bomb to target Fort Worth area in Texas.
Babar Azam makes history, leaves Shahid Afridi behind in catch records
RAWALPINDI: Babar Azam has gone on to make history once more in his career, which is decorated with many milestones by outdoing ex-captain Shahid Afridi, in the number of catches taken for Pakistan in international cricket. Babar Azam did this by catching Kusal Mendis during the Tri-Nation T20 series final
CM Afridi calls for probe into IMF alleged Rs5,300bn corruption
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that his administration will seek accountability from the government regarding what he referred to as Rs5,300 billion, in corruption revealed in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. During a gathering of the Insaf Students Federation (ISF), in Peshawar, CM Afridi mentioned that
Dense fog forces closure of M1 from Peshawar to Rashakai
PESHAWAR: Thick fog has covered parts of the country, leading to the shutdown of the M1 Motorway between Peshawar and Rashakai, for all vehicle movement. A Motorway representative stated that visibility, in this part has decreased to low levels, causing driving to be very challenging and possibly deadly. The authorities
UAE issues clarification after reports of visa ban
The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates, Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi has dismissed reports of a suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals, stating that the claims have no basis. Following widespread speculation on social media about a supposed visa ban on Pakistani nationals, the United Arab Emirates Consul General, Bakhit
Security forces foil infiltration attempt at Pak–Afghan Border
KURRAM: Pakistani security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration attempt at Pakistan-Afghanistan border along the Kurram district. On November 29, security officials detected suspicious movement of armed individuals attempting to cross into Pakistani territory near the border. In response, security forces swiftly targeted the infiltrators using both heavy and light
Pakistan defeats Sri-Lanka to win tri-nation series
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets and won the title of the tri-nation series in a thrilling match held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bowl, where Sri-Lankan cricket team set a target of 115, which Pakistan cricket team achieved easily and won
KP food authority cracks down on adulterated milk operation, seizes machinery
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFSHFA) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its recent operation on an adulterated milk factory in Hattar Industrial Zone, Haripur. During the operation in the factory, dismantling the major facility involved in producing synthetic, chemically contaminated milk in the Hattar
