PCB imposes two-year ban and PKR one million fine on Hamza Nazar
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar….
PCB imposes two-year ban and PKR one million fine on Hamza Nazar
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar. photo: PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from participating in all domestic and international cricket activities. He has also been fined PKR one million. The disciplinary action follows an inquiry…
Pakistan team departed for over-60s cricket World Cup in Canada
A Send-Off Dinner was hosted on Wednesday at Karachi Gymkhana Club to bid farewell to the Pakistan Over-60s squad. Pakistan Over-60s cricket team departed from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi to compete in the IMC Over-60s Cricket World Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled from 9th to 23rd August 2026 in Mississauga, Canada and will feature…
How Blundell’s tactic ended ‘Bazball’ era
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…
Imran Khan’s sons voice fears over his health on third jail anniversary
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…
Army helicopter airlifts bodies of Nirmal Purja, four other climbers to Skardu
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 in Pakistan Today
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…
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home attacked after Hasina media event
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…
Severe COVID may reactivate dormant viruses, study finds
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…
Resource-sharing mechanism for G-B reviewed
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…
US ready to back mining projects
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…
