Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers
The former England captain returns to franchise cricket after retiring from international duty LONDON: Former…
Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers
The former England captain returns to franchise cricket after retiring from international duty LONDON: Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed for Adelaide Strikers in Australia’s Big Bash League. Stokes retired from international cricket midway through England’s recent Test series defeat against New Zealand. The 35-year-old has continued played domestic county cricket for Durham since…
Shelton advances at US Open
NEW YORK: Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Shelton, who is looking to become the first American man to win the title since 2003, has endured a disappointing run in this year’s Grand Slams…
Two terrorists killed in joint police, CTD operation in Lakki Marwat
One of the slain terrorists was wanted by Bannu CTD in cases involving murder, terrorism, and bomb blasts PESHAWAR: Two terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation by police and the Counter Terrorism Department in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat, K-P Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed said on Tuesday. According to police, the operation was conducted…
Information security system okayed
Approval of framework by cabinet reduces cybersecurity risks for public sector bodies ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2026 aimed at reducing risk exposure for public sector orginsations while directing to specify clear implementation timelines and include a provision for an independent third-party audit. It has also directed the Ministry…
Kushner blames soccer power struggle
Joshua Kushner said he was caught off-guard by the backlash to FIFA’s World Cup investors plan. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, admitting his firm “would not have gotten involved” if it had…
South Korea hire Moreno as interim coach
SEOUL: South Korea’s underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies. Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games during a stint in Russia, will be in charge for friendly…
Hague court upends India’s IWT move
PCA rejects unilateral suspension of water-sharing treaty, Delhi restrained from specified Ratle construction ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic and legal victory for Pakistan, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague on Monday rejected India’s unilateral move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 in “abeyance”, ruling that the agreement remains fully…
Economists advocate long-term, economy-first policy
Country may find it difficult to attract investors in absence of balance between security, trade DIGITALISATION: Over the medium term, the sector is expected to benefit from regulatory pushes towards a documented, cashless economy, which should structurally enhance the low-cost deposit base. PHOTO:FIL KARACHI: The rupee has just put together its calmest multi-year stretch since…
City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez
LONDON: Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian Alvarez in the final hours before the transfer window closes. With Premier League clubs unable to sign players until January once Tuesday’s 2200 GMT deadline passes, City, Arsenal and company have one last chance to…
Misbah resigns from selection committee
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to resign from the national selection committee. “Yes he has sent his resignation to the PCB,” a well-placed source told The Express Tribune. He will serve a notice period before formally stepping down, the source said. His departure comes hardly a day after the PCB made sweeping changes to…
