Joe Root fell lbw once more in a huge boost to New Zealand. Photo: AFP WELLINGTON: Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England — a move that helped kill off the “Bazball” era — was a case of New Zealand shelving their egos for the good of the team. Blundell’s…
Kasim, Sulaiman tell CNN they have been unable to visit him while govt says he has access to visitors and medical care Sons of former premier Imran Khan interviewing with CNN. Photo: Screen grab Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, have expressed concern over…
ACP calls it one of the most technically demanding recovery operations on Broad Peak; search for 2 climbers continues The bodies of Nirmal Purja, Wang Zhong, Nima Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa and Killi Pemba “Kilu” Sherpa transported by helicopter to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Skardu. SCREENGRAB The bodies of five international climbers, including renowned…
Gold prices extend sharp gains for second consecutive day in global, local markets KARACHI: Gold prices recorded sharp gains in both international and local markets on Thursday, rising for the second consecutive day. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $113 per ounce to $4,268 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan…
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during the match. Photo: REUTERS DHAKA: Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to returnin December. Police said a group of…
Analysis of 1,154 hospitalised patients links viral reactivation to greater disease severity A covid test. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Severe COVID-19 may reactivate viruses that have remained dormant in the body, with some of that activity associated with long-term symptoms, according to a study. Researchers detected renewed activity from several common viruses in nearly half of…
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the formulation of time-bound proposals on fiscal reforms, hydropower development and expedited execution of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. He passed these directives while chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Review Committee, aimed at ensuring the region’s long-term sustainable growth, a news release said. The meeting decided…
INVESTMENT AVENUE: “The critical minerals issue is very important for us because it is about economic security, prosperity and national defence,” the official said. Pakistan joined the US Critical Minerals Initiative in Washington earlier this year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The Trump administration is ready to finance another project the size of Reko Diq, and American investors…
Dan Lawrence takes the applause after reaching hiscentury. Photo: SURREY CCC LONDON: England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain Ben Stokes. National selector Marcus North, announcing a 16-man squad for the first two matches…
Former hockey greats aim to revive their legacy as they meet tough group opponents Pakistan begin their campaign against England on August 15, before taking on Wales two days later. Pakistan will return to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 determined to revive its rich hockey legacy after missing the previous edition of the…