Pietersen makes England return as white-ball mentor
Former England star rejoins the national set-up as a specialist mentor ahead of the 2027…
Former England star rejoins the national set-up as a specialist mentor ahead of the 2027 World Cup Kevin Pietersen is set to make a remarkable return to the England set-up as a specialist mentor for their white-ball teams. Photo: AFP Kevin Pietersen has joined England’s white-ball coaching team as a “specialist mentor” in the build-up…
Pakistan sends two men, two women to Japan Asian Games as funding, exposure remain hurdles Sumama Rahman, Pakistan’s solid boxer, fights against Jadumani Singh of India in the 55 kilogramme bout at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Sumama loses 5-0. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: Once regarded as one of Pakistan’s strongest prospects for medals at the…
Ace wrestler cites approved acetazolamide treatment after adverse doping finding; keeps CAS challenge option open Pakistan’s seasoned wrestler and Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary Mohammad Inam Butt finds himself in hot water over doping scandal. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Pakistan ace-wrestler Muhammad Inam Butt has decided not to have his B sample tested after returning a…
Former senator faces charges under provisions of PPC, Peaceful Assembly, Public Order Act, Anti-Terrorism Act Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) senator Mushtaq Ahmad holds press conference in Islamabad. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday granted post-arrest bail to former senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan and 95 others in a case registered over a protest…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates with players and staff after their UEFA Champions League final victory over Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Reuters PARIS: Another UEFA Champions League season gets going this week with the beginning of the league phase as Paris Saint-Germain bid to join the tiny band of clubs to have won…
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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaks at a party convention in Peshawar. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday said that the issue concerning the provinces was essentially an issue of the National Finance Commission (NFC), arguing that the Constitution allows the NFC share to be increased but not reduced. “When…
Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Monday. Lareeb Abid put Pakistan ahead in the 30th minute before Chen Xiao-Qing equalised for Chinese Taipei four minutes later. Pakistan restored their lead in the 50th minute when Sharqa Sarwar scored a field goal,…
Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on OMCs, banks, autos, cement and refineries A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling…
Air chief says martyrs’ sacrifices place ‘profound responsibility’ on present generation as PM, president laud force A Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, where Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died in the line of duty. PHOTO: ISPR…