Security officials on Wednesday categorically rejected military role in politics and termed recent statement by the opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) against the armed forces as “regrettable and based on falsehoods.” “The opposition leader’s recent statement against the Pakistan Army is highly regrettable. No narrative can weaken the bond between the army and the […]
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Wednesday has termed the launch of digital property registration a revolutionary and historic initiative for overseas Pakistanis, calling the new system helpful in eliminating long-standing hurdles faced by expatriates in buying and selling properties. “Under the new mechanism, overseas Pakistanis would be able to complete sale deeds online […]
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed the federal government to levy a fixed charge of up to Rs350 per month on domestic consumers – including protected one – using up to 300 units. The regulator also allowed a reduction of up to Rs4.58 per unit and Rs1.53 per unit, respectively for different categories […]
The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Wednesday ordered investigations into alleged financial irregularities in the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and announced strict measures to address the issue of fake degrees, while also declaring a controversial meeting held at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) null […]
Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to hospital with two neck fractures following a fall in training and is out of the Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old suffered the injury on Monday but complained of “worsening neck pain” the following day, the Australian Olympic Committee said. A CT scan identified that his neck was broken in […]
A depleted Australia shrugged off the loss of their captain Mitchell Marsh to injury to cruise to a dominant 67-run opening T20 World Cup win over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday. Australia made 182-6 after stand-in captain Travis Head won the toss and elected to bat and then bowled Ireland out for 115 at the […]
In a session marked by volatility and investor jitters, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark index gaining 0.49%. Trading remained choppy throughout the day as early pressure gave way to buying interest, pushing the market into positive territory, with late-session support helping the index maintain its gains by the […]
Pakistan’s Sports Board (PSB) has undergone a major institutional transformation over the past year, shifting toward a performance-driven and athlete-focused model, according to its Annual Report for 2024–25. The report, the first comprehensive annual review issued by the board in nearly two decades, highlights wide-ranging reforms introduced since Muhammad Yasir Pirzada assumed charge as director […]
China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women’s football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns. The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders. China are […]
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea’s failure to stay calm under pressure was a “bitter pill” as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday. Rosenior’s side were on course for a fifth successive Premier League victory thanks to Joao Pedro’s opener and Cole Palmer’s penalty. But Chelsea collapsed in the closing […]