. KYIV: Russia fired waves of drones and other munitions at Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least five people and damaging a nuclear storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said. Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although its fuel reception building was “partially destroyed”, according to…
. PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, has declared that the province boasts the highest police budget allocation in Pakistan, underscoring the provincial government’s strong commitment to security despite financial constraints. Speaking to the media, Muzzammil Aslam revealed that the K-P police budget constitutes 8.7 per cent of the provincial…
India’s batting depth and the emergence of left-arm spinner Manav Suthar headlined a dominant second day in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, as the hosts tightened their grip on the match. India, resuming on a commanding 368 for three, continued their batting onslaught as Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100) anchored…
Describes Abdul Razzaq Tarakai as ‘precious asset to society’, will honour him with civil award A combination of photos showing Civil Hospital Quetta employee Abdul Razzaq Tarakai and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Photos: X Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday announced a civil award for Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, an employee of…
Gus Atkinson takes a five-for to seal England’s low-scoring win over New Zealand by 8 wickets at Lord’s. Photo: ICC/FILE Gus Atkinson produced another incisive spell at Lord’s as England completed a comprehensive victory over New Zealand on the fourth morning, though the home side were left with mixed feelings after a match dominated by…
PM Shehbaz pays tribute, says entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces Security forces killed at least 27 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij in a series of intelligence-based operations in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal. REUTERS NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories. The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with…
The Supreme court to also role on tariffs, migration and users of illegal drugs barring guns A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. REUTERS Disputes involving President Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs, immigration and firing regulatory officials have drawn a lot of attention during the Supreme Court’s current term,…
Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes. Photo: AFP/File MONACO: World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old…
Says political issues in AJK should be resolved through dialogue, parliamentary processes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying he would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter and seek a resolution through dialogue. “I will…