Coles named Zimbabwe women’s coach

Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles as the substantive head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following a rigorous recruitment process. Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women’s teams. He has also worked with Scotland’s men’s side,…

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When does government listen to protesters?

RISING COSTS: Jamaat-e-Islami supporters chant slogans as they block the motorway in Lahore during a protest against increased petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: A protest is one of the most basic ways citizens can make their grievances heard. Yet in Pakistan, the state’s response often changes with the nature of…

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Palestinian football marks return

The tournament features over 200 teams from the West Bank, Gaza and refugee camps in Lebanon The Palestinian Football Association resumed activity after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. Photo: AFP PALESTINE: Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As…

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Barca thrash Valencia

Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga. The reigning champions moved two…

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No change in Pakistan’s Afghan policy

Islamabad says diplomatic contacts do not amount to political engagement with Taliban ISLAMABAD: Despite a series of recent developments triggering speculation that Pakistan may be reconsidering its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban regime, official sources have made it clear that there has been no change in Islamabad’s position. The speculation gained momentum following reports that acting…

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Inam Butt fails dope test

LAHORE: Pakistan wrestler Inam Butt has tested positive for doping following a test conducted during the Asian Beach Games in China in April. The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist could face a ban if the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is not satisfied with his explanation regarding the positive test. Sources close to Inam said the…

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