Hasan Ali got rid of Shadman Islam on day four. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck another composed half-century to steer into a commanding position against on the rain-hit fourth day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh finished the day on 152-3 in their second innings,…
‘Back-channel contacts are continuing despite harsh tones from both sides,’ source says Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict, with “no immediate danger” of a renewed war between the United States and Iran, multiple government sources familiar with the process told Anadolu on Monday. “Pakistan…
Oliver Peake, seen here playing for Australia U19s, has received his first senior call-up. Photo: AFP LONDON: Up-and-coming 19-year-old batsman Oliver Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott were on Monday given their first call-ups to Australia’s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out. Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in…
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker meets Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on May 11, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday appreciated the United States’ assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers via Singapore during a meeting with Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. According to a statement from…
Maryam’s counsel says Captain (r) Safdar Awan will receive the amount once the written order is issued Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Photo: File The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the return of Rs70 million deposited by Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz as surety in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case after the anti-corruption watchdog withdrew…
Vows to rebuild the relationship with Europe by ‘putting Britain at the heart of the continent’ Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The British prime minister on Monday said he takes responsibility for “not walking away” and “not plunging our…
PSWF president urges young players to restore national game’s lost glory through hard work LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation and Secretary General of AIPS Asia, Amjad Aziz Malik, has termed the DHA Hockey Academy, Lahore a major step towards the revival of Pakistan hockey, urging young players to dedicate themselves to restoring…
PM Shehbaz chairs IT ministry review meeting as domestic internet connections triple to 5.10m since 2024 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs review meeting on affairs of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom on May 11, 2026. Photo: PMO/X Pakistan is expected to achieve IT exports worth $4.5 to $4.6 billion in the current fiscal…
KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading KARACHI: Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index trading at 171,051.86, down 63.96 points, or 0.04%, at 1:54pm, indicating continued volatility in market sentiment. The index plunged 1,433.57 points, or 0.84%, to 169,682.25 at 9:34am,…
Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY KARACHI: The renewed…