LAHORE: At least four children were killed and 20 others injured after the roof of a classroom at a private school in Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan collapsed on Thursday. According to a preliminary report issued by the district administration, the injured included 16 students, two teachers and two labourers. Rescue officials said emergency teams, assisted…
Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav, left, with captain Axar Patel. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The contest between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offers an interesting subplot. On view will be three of India’s frontline spin options in the T20 setup — Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Photo: X LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday ordered a crackdown against Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) officials involved in illegal activities and tarnishing the image of the organisation. Chairing a meeting, she warned that such personnel could face imprisonment instead of brief detention.The chief…
Jitesh Sharma faces criticism after horror runs in IPL 2026 Jitesh Sharma’s difficult IPL 2026 season continued as the RCB wicketkeeper-batter once again failed to deliver, drawing criticism from former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu over his prolonged poor form and technical struggles.After emerging as one of RCB’s biggest positives in IPL 2025, Jitesh has endured…
Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir on Thursday admitted on the floor of the Punjab Assembly that public hospitals across the province were facing a critical shortage of burn treatment facilities and specialists, leaving patients with severe burn injuries struggling to access proper care. Responding to questions raised during the assembly session, the minister acknowledged…
Prince Yadav celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Virat Kohli. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli stood frozen in disbelief. So did the packed Ekana Cricket Stadium.Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav produced one of the deliveries of IPL 2026 on Thursday night, knocking over the RCB superstar with a vicious 140.4 kph…
Major urban centres like Lahore and Faisalabad are facing fears of a surge in HIV/AIDS cases along with neglected regions such as Taunsa. A recent discussion in the Punjab Assembly highlighted an alarming situation in Taunsa where reported cases have triggered concern among lawmakers. Members of the assembly questioned health authorities’ efforts to contain the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a…
. LAHORE: The Punjab government has reduced penalties for multiple traffic violations after the enforcement of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Bill 2026, replacing the earlier Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 2025.The new legislation came into force following approval by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and introduces major relief in fines and imprisonment clauses related to…
Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has made explosive remarks about the atmosphere inside the Indian team under head coach Gautam Gambhir, claiming that not every player is comfortable with the former opener’s intense and uncompromising approach. Wassan, who has previously been critical of Gambhir and once…