The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced domestic contracts for 65 women cricketers, including 23 U19 and emerging players, for the 2025-26 season. For the first time, the contracts have been divided into two categories—Gold and Silver—with 20 players placed in the Gold category and 45 in Silver. The contracts will run from July […]
Hundreds of UN staff at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have asked rights chief Volker Turk to explicitly describe the Gaza war as an unfolding genocide, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The letter, sent on Wednesday, said staff believe the legal criteria for genocide in the nearly two-year […]
Pakistan’s recently announced squad has once again sparked debates among fans and experts alike. With a mix of youthful talent and bold exclusions, the selection raises an important question: has the PCB finally struck the right balance, or is this another gamble on the big stage? The PCB confirmed Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming tri-series […]
Gold prices rose further in Pakistan on Thursday, tracking gains in the international market. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold increased by Rs900 per tola, taking the rate to Rs362,600. The price of 10 grams went up by Rs772 to Rs310,871. In the international market, gold advanced by $9 […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday dismissed concerns about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips and said opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five years. Despite Huang’s upbeat view on AI demand, shares of the chip designer fell 1.56% to $178.77 in premarket trading on Thursday as […]
Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has been called up by Sweden for World Cup qualifiers despite being sidelined by his club as he tries to force a move to Liverpool. Isak is part of Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson’s squad for the games against Slovenia and Kosovo on September 5 and 8. The 26-year-old has been […]
The Emirates Cricket Board has dismissed fears of India boycotting the match against Pakistan. According to Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmed, all boards confirmed participation in the Asia Cup only after receiving approval from their respective governments. While a 100% guarantee cannot be given, there is strong hope the match will take place. Details reveal […]
Super Rugby will mark its 30th anniversary next year with the first of 77 matches kicking off on February 13, officials said Thursday, while tweaks were made to its finals format. The Canterbury Crusaders open the season against the Otago Highlanders in Dunedin after securing their 13th title with a 16-12 victory over the Waikato […]
One of Pakistan’s most successful athletes, boxer Muhammad ‘Falcon’ Waseem will take on Thailand’s Jakrawut Majungoen in his World Boxing Association (WBA) gold world title defence in Lahore. The two-time World Boxing Council silver champion has an impeccable professional record of 14 wins with 10 knockouts in his 16 professional bouts. He will be taking […]
Harry Kane scored a last-gasp winner to spare Bayern Munich’s blushes in a dramatic 3-2 victory at third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden in the German Cup first round on Wednesday. Bayern were two goals up and cruising not long after half-time thanks to a Kane penalty, his 31st successful spot-kick in a row for club and country, […]