PCB to prioritize Pakistan’s interests in Asia Cup decision amid match referee dispute
LAHPRE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that it did not make a definitive decision regarding its participation in the Asia Cup after the controversy surrounding the Pakistan-India match played on Sunday in Dubai. While talking to media persons, a PCB spokesperson stated that meetings are underway and a
Swabi residents struggle as heavy rainwater enters homes
SWABI: Heavy rain has caused water to flood homes in Sawabi district, turning what should be a nice experience into something that has caused significant problems for residents. Gandaf Gadon has been one of the worst-affected areas of the rain. Residents say that constant road construction has caused their neighborhood
Sidra Amin joins the 2,000-run club in ODIs! Third Pakistani woman to do so
LAHORE: Sidra Amin becomes the third Pakistani woman cricketer to achieve the milestone of scoring 2,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. According to details, the 33-year-old Sidra Amin scored a brilliant century against the South African team in the match held at Quaid-e-Azam Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday. She
Over 2 million people safely evacuated amid Punjab flood crisis
LAHORE: Rescue 1122 has successfully saved the lives of 2.5 million people after evacuating them during the worst floods in Punjab. While sharing the data with the media, Farooq Ahmed, spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Punjab, stated that the evacuation operation also ensured the safe relocation of over 2 million animals
Asia cup 2025: Bangladesh clinch win against Afghanistan
ABU DHABI: In the ninth match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan. They scored 154 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Tanzeed Hasan was the standout performer, contributing a brilliant half-century with 52 runs.
PM Shahbaz reviews losses from recent rains and floods
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to assess the loss of life and property, including damages to crops and livestock, due to the recent rains and floods across the country. He instructed all provinces and relevant agencies to conduct a detailed evaluation of the flood situation and
KP housing panel stresses tree plantation in housing societies
PESHAWAR: A Meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Standing Committee on Housing Department was held at the Assembly Conference Hall, Peshawar, under the chairmanship of the committee’s chairman, Jalal Khan. The meeting was attended by members of the Provincial Assembly, Zubair Khan, Ikram Ullah, Beari Lal and Khadija Bibi, as
Pakistan launches Mashreq digital bank
APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formally inaugurated Mashreq Digital Retail Bank, marking a significant transition toward transforming the country’s banking landscape into a modern, paperless, and digital economy initiative. Addressing the launching ceremony, the Prime Minister applauded Chairman Mashreq Bank for successfully bringing the United Arab Emirates-based
Domestic dispute turns deadly as couple shot in Swabi
By: Istikhar Ahmad Yousafzai SWABI: A domestic dispute related to women turned deadly on Tuesday as a couple shot dead in the limits of city police station in the district Swabi. According to the sub-divisional police officer, SDPO Ijaz Abazai, the double murder incident occurred on Tuesday morning inside a
KP govt to plant 75,000 olive plants this month
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government plans to plant more than 75000 olive plants in the merged districts of the province. Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, chaired a meeting to discuss the Agriculture Department’s roadmap interventions. Attended by the Secretary and relevant officials, the meeting reviewed the progress
