The Sindh government’s decision to ply double-decker buses in Karachi is a cosmetic move. It goes without saying that the metropolitan, ranked 12th globally in terms of size and population, is in dire need of a public transport system, but not one that is fancy and ill-planned. The ground reality is that Karachi’s civic infrastructure […]
Pakistan enters 2026 at a critical juncture, with several challenges converging to test the resilience of the country’s leaders and ordinary citizens alike. But while the path forward is fraught with difficulty, a clear-eyed assessment reveals that it also leads to wide avenues for stability and progress. The welcome economic stability of recent months remains […]
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has imposed a two-day ban on pillion riding, the carrying or display of arms, aerial firing, and the use of fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations. In a notification issued on Wednesday, Naqvi outlined that the move comes in response to concerns over large gatherings expected at Sea View, with a […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which he stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for preserving regional peace and stability, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. According to the statement, the conversation […]
Rawalpindi Police have implemented a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety on the occasion of the New Year, with strict measures in place to prevent aerial firing, fireworks, and one-wheeling. More than 5,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed to perform security duties, while over 850 traffic wardens remain on duty to ensure […]
All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan side in the Twenty20 World Cup after seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman returned for the marquee tournament set for February-March. All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also found places in the 15-member squad for the 20-team tournament that will be played in India and […]
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Pakistan women’s cricket, marked by sustained international activity, a successful ICC Women’s World Cup qualification campaign, notable individual milestones and a strengthened domestic and pathways structure under the Pakistan Cricket Board. At the international level, the highlight of the year was Pakistan women’s emphatic performance […]
Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo to settle for second place which means they will play Algeria in a heavyweight tie in the next round. Sadio Mane’s Senegal, African champions in […]
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United’s prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves. Rob Edwards’ side arrived at Old Trafford on a run of 11 successive Premier League defeats, the Midlands club firmly at the foot of the table with a mere […]
Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series. Players and staff from both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of an Ashes series but extended farewells for several England […]