Noffke steps down as Pakistan bowling coach

Former Australian pacer Ashley Noffke has stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball bowling coach. He has informed the PCB about his decision. However he will serve in the capacity during the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands. He succeeds Ryan Cook who is stepping back to spend…

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Death toll rises to 331, more than 406,000 affected in Colombia’s most powerful earthquake in a century

16 departments and 494 municipalities affected by country’s most devastating quake The earthquake, which struck Columbia at 7.34 am local time (1234GMT) on August 10 left a trail of devastation behind it. Photo: AA The death toll from a catastrophic magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to 331, according to an updated…

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Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose

Hoffenheim edge Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Bundesliga clash. Photo: AFP/FILE BERLIN: Bayern Munich edged closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while pioneering Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta was beaten on her debut. Dortmund’s defeat leaves Bayern 12 points clear and knowing they need just a point at…

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Gold down as US jobs data lifts Fed hike bets

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, tracking losses in the international market after Friday’s strong US jobs report strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month. Investors are now waiting for key inflation readings for clearer clues on the policy path. In the local market, the 24-karat gold was quoted at…

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Provinces demand 2.2MMT of wheat

ISLAMABAD: Provinces have demanded over 2.2 million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest prices of wheat flour that soared up to Rs150 per kilogramme, as the Centre plans to import roughly 1 million metric tonnes of the commodity through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). The federal government has so far decided to import the…

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Lawyer alleges serious lapses in murder probe

Seeks criminal inquiry against three officers, questions handling of victim’s smartwatch, guesthouse Lawyer and rights activist Jibran Nasir addresses a press conference on the Mir Raza case. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS Lawyer Jibran Nasir on Tuesday alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of waffle chain owner Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key…

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Sikh yatrees head home praising Pakistan hospitality

2,238 pilgrims joined rites at key gurdwaras, praying for peace, harmony and Pakistan-India ties The Vesakhi celebrations, organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), included religious and cultural events. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their religious visit to Pakistan, carrying positive impressions of hospitality, facilities and interfaith engagement…

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