A fresh wave of flash floods on Wednesday forced authorities to halt repair work on the Karakoram Highway (KKH), leaving thousands of passengers, including local and foreign tourists, stranded at multiple points across Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Rescue 1122 confirmed the flood situation in Gulmit Gojal in Hunza, stating that the restoration work on the KKH stopped […]
Three policemen were martyred when suspected terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the Alizai area of Kurram tribal district on Wednesday. According to police sources, the attackers hurled a hand grenade at the law enforcers’ vehicle before opening fire on it, resulting in the martyrdom of three cops. The attackers also used rocket-propelled grenade in the […]
Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating to the speculative grade of Caa1, lifting it from the brink of default, and noted that while debt affordability has improved, it remains the weakest among peers. The rating agency — one of the world’s top three — raised Pakistan’s standing for the first time in a year […]
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday launched a scathing critique of the national team following their heavy defeat in the ODI series against the West Indies, warning that the batting line-up will continue to be exposed whenever they face fast bowling friendly conditions. Speaking on state television after the match, Akhtar also questioned […]
Australia fast bowler Scott Boland said on Wednesday that the hosts will be unfazed by any England aggression when the Ashes rivals clash later this year. England’s thrilling home series against India ended in a 2-2 draw this month and was notable for several feisty encounters between the two sides. Boland, speaking 100 days out […]
Pakistan’s ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan spoke candidly following his team’s loss in the third and final ODI of the series against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Tuesday. During the post-match presentation, Rizwan, after losing the three-match ODI series 2-1, acknowledged the challenges his team faced on a tricky pitch. “We […]
Katie Price has issued a fierce rebuttal amid speculation of a rift with her children, especially her daughter Princess Andre. The former glamour model took to social media to post a heartfelt quote asserting that a mother’s heart is always in the right place, even when she doesn’t say what her children might want to […]
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has sent Marvel fans into a frenzy after posting a mysterious image on Instagram this week, reviving speculation about his return in the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday. The post, which featured the Avengers logo defaced with Deadpool-style red graffiti, instantly grabbed attention across social media. The stylised design — resembling both the […]
Karachi residents were left stranded on the city’s roads during the Independence Day celebrations Wednesday due to poor traffic management by the local police. The central Independence Day event, held at the National Stadium, saw a large turnout. However, the event was overshadowed by traffic gridlock as major roads were closed in the evening, leaving […]
Backed by parents, the All Pakistan Private Schools and Management Association (APPSMA) announced on Wednesday its intention to challenge in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) the Punjab government’s decision to keep public and private schools closed until August 31. Parents have condemned the provincial Education Department’s move to permit only Classes […]