ISLAMABAD: The Australian government on Friday imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders “for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks”. Announcing the sanctions, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said that the BLA has conducted “violent terror attacks” across Pakistan, targeting civilians, critical infrastructure, and…
Finn Allen (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets. Chasing a modest 143-run target, the New Zealand batter stayed unbeaten on 100 off just 47 balls, smashing five fours and 10 sixes to finish the game in…
ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside the Punjab government’s executive orders and ruled that women are entitled to be appointed as permanent lumberdars. “This Court cannot remain oblivious to the contemporary constitutional ethos of equality, inclusion and fair participation of women in public life. No provision of law has been shown which…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya(PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: Nearly 15 years ago, on matting wickets in Palej, a small town in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, a lanky youngster learnt the value of adaptation. Bowling with coated balls in local village tournaments, he quickly realised there would be little assistance for spin and survival depended on discipline,…
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday raised prices of both petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 amid fluctuation in global oil prices due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz effective from May 9 (today). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the price of HSD increased by…
New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen (PTI Photo) Finn Allen delivered a career-defining maiden IPL century to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, and after the match he opened up on the mindset shift behind his explosive turnaround. Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls, reaching his…
Govt pledges adherence to pre-war targets Money will be disbursed early next week The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved $1.2 billion loan tranches after Pakistan accepted…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar came down heavily on Delhi Capitals batters and criticized them for their lack of intent in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday.“They don’t look to hit sixes,” Gavaskar said in the TV commentary during the match, questioning DC’s intent in powerplay.DC openers KL…
Efforts to end the war between the US and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for another four months. The CIA assessment also concluded that the US bombing campaign of Iran, hailed as a…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders produced a commanding all-round display to beat Delhi Capitals and keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Chasing 143, KKR recovered from early setbacks through an important partnership between Finn Allen and Cameron Green, with Allen smashing his maiden IPL hundred to power KKR to…