Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma made an immediate impact at the top for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, producing a quickfire cameo that set the tone for a high-scoring outing. The left-hander scored 35 off just 13 balls, striking two…
Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic Tehran yet WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible”, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran…
Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam, left, receives winning trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing mounting financial pressure as it looks to recover billions in unpaid dues from multiple stakeholders, even as franchises in the Pakistan Super League push for their…
NEW DELHI: India has said it would allow Pakistani athletes to attend multilateral events in the country, as New Delhi seeks to establish itself as a global sporting destination. Bilateral sporting engagements, including cricket, with its arch-rival will continue to be off table, India’s youth affairs and sports ministry said in a document seen by…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Teenage sensation added humour to the conversation, joking, “He could be burnt out by 21,” to which Vaughan replied, “He will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.” Cook had the final word with another quip, saying, “He can’t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.” At just 15, Sooryavanshi’s…
RAWALPINDI: On the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, on night between 6 and 7 May, the armed forces, particularly Pakistan Air Force (PAF), commemorate a defining chapter in the nation’s military history; one that strengthened national confidence, reaffirmed institutional resolve and validated PAF’s relentless pursuit of modernisation and focused capability enhancement. According to the Inter-Services Public…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly against SRH (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad outplayed Punjab Kings by 33 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the points table. SRH piled up a massive 235/4, thanks to strong knocks from Heinrich Klaasen (69 off 43) and Ishan Kishan (55 off 32),…
LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has decided to initiate strict legal action against individuals making fake, hoax and irrelevant calls to the provincial emergency helpline 15, warning that misuse of the free service is hampering response to genuine emergencies. A PSCA spokesperson said cases will be registered against those found abusing the system….
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) Heinrich Klaasen has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings after his fluent 69 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings, a knock that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a crucial win and climb to the top of the table. Klaasen’s innings, which included three fours and four sixes,…
Says he will attend public rally in Karachi, where party will outline its future course of action JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Photo: File Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on Wednesday, demanded that the government arrest the killer of cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees, who was martyred in a targeted attack in Charsadda,…