Oman’s Mohammad Nadeem realises he will have to work smart, and not necessarily hard, to get the best out of his 43-year-old frame in his final Twenty20 World Cup appearance, the all-rounder told Reuters. Nadeem, who made his international debut in 2015, will be the tournament’s second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem (44) in the […]
Ante Milicic left Australia during the depths of COVID feeling burnt out after 15 years coaching but will return with new purpose as he leads China into their Women’s Asian Cup title defence. Australia will host the March 1-21 tournament in Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast, four years after Shui Qingxia-coached China shocked South […]
Lahore High Court has dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in the transportation of 2,400 litres of adulterated milk, observing that those engaged in the production and supply of fake, synthetic and substandard milk do not deserve any leniency. Justice Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh issued a detailed six-page judgment while rejecting the bail plea […]
US tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday described a search conducted by French authorities at the Paris offices of his social media platform X as a “political attack”. Musk remarked in response to a statement from X’s Global Government Affairs, which said the search was carried out “in connection with a politicised criminal investigation into […]
Pakistan is likely to observe the first fast of Ramadan on February 19, 2026, according to the latest forecast issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday. According to Express News, PMD in its updated prediction said astronomical calculations indicate a strong likelihood of sighting the Ramadan moon on February 18, subject to favourable […]
Karachi is experiencing bright sunshine and stronger-than-usual winds on Wednesday. Northeast winds are reaching speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour, while southwest sea winds may partially return later in the day. Temperatures over the next three days are expected to range between 17°C and 30°C. Officials forecast dry weather with cool nights for […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 10 per cent fare discount for passengers travelling from Paris to various cities in Pakistan. The offer aims to make travel more affordable and convenient, particularly for overseas Pakistanis. Passengers can book tickets under this promotion until February 10, 2026. The offer is valid for travel between February […]
Security measures imposed following recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan have resulted in the suspension of train services and mobile phone internet across the province, continuing for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday. While these measures have been taken to ensure public safety and prevent potential threats, daily life has been severely affected. According to railway […]
The Israeli army conducted a drill simulating an attack by Iran involving 2,000 missiles targeting city centres, Israeli media reported Tuesday. The army has not commented on the report by the Maariv newspaper, “2,000 missiles on Israel: Fear of intense Iranian bombardment of Israeli population centres,” nor issued a statement on the drill as of […]
Gold and silver prices recorded further gains in both international and local markets on Wednesday, extending the upward trend. In the international bullion market, gold rose sharply by $148 per ounce to settle at $5,064. The increase was reflected in domestic markets, where the price of gold per tola climbed by Rs14,800 to Rs529,162. Similarly, […]