6 martyred in Balochistan Customs House attack, 21 terrorists killed across province: ISPR

Operations were conducted in Nokcha, Chagai district and Ziarat Cross, Pishin district, on Monday night Security forces conduct intelligence-based operations and kill more than nine terrorists in Balochistan. SCREENGRAB Six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan, the…

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Key players selection under scrutiny

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reportedly sought a written explanation from a member of its selection or advisory committee over the selection of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq for Pakistan’s Test tours of the West Indies and England.Reportedly, the notice, issued by the PCB on August 31, relates to a selection meeting held on June…

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Sadiq’s old ball theory gets new life

Reacting to Root’s statement, former opener recalls impact of ball alteration in 1970s KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad believes the debate over the modern Duke cricket balls has echoes of an episode from English cricket more than five decades ago, when a seemingly small alteration to the ball had a major impact on…

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PSX tumbles 509 points as selling pressure grips market

KSE-100 Index surrenders early gains as banks and cement stocks lead losses; oil gains on renewed US-Iran hostilities KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began September on Tuesday with investors walking on a tightrope, as anxiety and caution kept the KSE-100 Index swinging between gains and losses. The index, under sustained selling pressure, eventually tumbled 508.69…

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Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal

The former Ballon d’Or winner reportedly has offers from MLS and other Saudi clubs RIYADH: Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club. “Al Hilal Club Company and French player Karim Benzema have mutually agreed to terminate their contractual relationship, bringing his…

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