Root sees England to series-levelling win
England’s Joe Root goes on the attack against India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Photo: AFP…
Root sees England to series-levelling win
England’s Joe Root goes on the attack against India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Photo: AFP LONDON: Joe Root’s typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday to level this three-match series at 1-1. Root came in to bat with…
PML-N reviews Nawaz, Maryam visit plans ahead of election rallies in AJK
PML-N reviews election strategy, orders door-to-door campaign and mobilisation of supporters across the region MUZAFFARABAD: The central leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a key consultative meeting with party leaders on Friday to review the arrangements for party president Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s upcoming visit to the region and arrangements for…
PM hails $440m Pakistan-China pharma deals, vows enhanced security for Chinese investors
Cooperation agreement regarding national programme for protective vaccines also finalised Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Pakistan-China Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference on Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology Sector in Islamabad on July 17, 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the signing of nine agreements worth over $440 million between Pakistani and Chinese…
Suber the shock leader of British Open
Jackson Suber leads after his first-ever round at the British Open. Photo: AFP SOUTHPORT: Unheralded American Jackson Suber leads after the first round of the British Open at five under par, with world number one Scottie Scheffler among a host of major champions in the chasing pack. Rory McIlroy’s hopes of ending a 12-year wait to win his home…
China rejects Trump’s claims of interference in US elections
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaking to reporters in Beijing—ANADOLU Beijing on Friday rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that China interfered in the US elections. “The US allegations have no factual ground and are aimed at vilifying China,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. In response to US…
ECP plans sweeping electoral law reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to propose amendments to the Constitution and electoral laws ahead of the next general elections, with the aim of strengthening the country’s electoral framework and aligning it with international best practices. As part of the initiative, the commission has reactivated its Legal Reforms Committee (LRC), which…
Argentine superstition ramps up
Emotions run high in Argentina as a second consecutive World Cup win is in sight. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain. Lionel Messi’s men are just one game away from retaining their title after beating old foes England…
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami warning
US Tsunami Warning System said hazardous waves were possible along coasts within 300 km of the quake epicentre The quake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. PHOTO: PEXELS A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of…
SC examines FCC’s jurisdiction
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved its ruling on whether pending appeals and bail petitions in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases should be heard by the apex court or the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) following the recent amendment to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO). The court is expected to announce its order within the next…
Govt announces daily petroleum pricing to enhance transparency, cites regional volatility
Ogra will publish Platts benchmark rates and price components under the new daily pricing mechanism PAKISTAN: The federal government on Friday announced that petroleum product prices would now be determined on a daily basis following the renewed escalation in the region after the recent exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran. Speaking at…
