Sri Lanka edge Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup semi-finals
Harshitha Samarawickrama held her nerve before launching a late attack as Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh…
Sri Lanka edge Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup semi-finals
Harshitha Samarawickrama held her nerve before launching a late attack as Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh by four wickets on Sunday to book their place in the Asia Cup semi-finals. Chasing 115, Sri Lanka suffered an early setback when Marufa Akter dismissed captain Chamari Athapaththu for one before removing Imesha Dulani for 12. Sultana Khatun then…
Coles named Zimbabwe women’s coach
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles as the substantive head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following a rigorous recruitment process. Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women’s teams. He has also worked with Scotland’s men’s side,…
When does government listen to protesters?
RISING COSTS: Jamaat-e-Islami supporters chant slogans as they block the motorway in Lahore during a protest against increased petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: A protest is one of the most basic ways citizens can make their grievances heard. Yet in Pakistan, the state’s response often changes with the nature of…
Palestinian football marks return
The tournament features over 200 teams from the West Bank, Gaza and refugee camps in Lebanon The Palestinian Football Association resumed activity after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. Photo: AFP PALESTINE: Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As…
Barca thrash Valencia
Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga. The reigning champions moved two…
No change in Pakistan’s Afghan policy
Islamabad says diplomatic contacts do not amount to political engagement with Taliban ISLAMABAD: Despite a series of recent developments triggering speculation that Pakistan may be reconsidering its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban regime, official sources have made it clear that there has been no change in Islamabad’s position. The speculation gained momentum following reports that acting…
Inam Butt fails dope test
LAHORE: Pakistan wrestler Inam Butt has tested positive for doping following a test conducted during the Asian Beach Games in China in April. The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist could face a ban if the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is not satisfied with his explanation regarding the positive test. Sources close to Inam said the…
India’s claims have ‘no bearing’ on Kashmir status: FO
Spokesperson says India’s maps, unilateral claims of sovereignty have no bearing on status of disputed territory Pakistan on Monday rejected India’s position on the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir, saying India’s claims had “no bearing on the status of the disputed territory,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement on X, Foreign…
Capital LG polls caught in limbo
ISLAMABAD: The local government elections in Islamabad appear to have been thrown into uncertainty once again as the ordinance governing the local government system in the federal capital expired on September 6. Meanwhile, a proposal to establish a separate Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Assembly has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the proposed…
Deficit gains mask a weakening economy
Twin deficit is merely an indicator, not the root cause, of structural economic fragility ISLAMABAD: The recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) dialogue on fiscal sustainability brought together experts and policymakers to deliberate on Pakistan’s macroeconomic trajectory. While the narrative surrounding Pakistan’s fiscal and external imbalances remains dominated by overcoming the “twin deficit,” I would like…
