New Zealand down Pakistan in WC clash

Green-shirts fight back after half time but Black Sticks hold on to seal a solid win New Zealand on Monday defeated Pakistan 4-2 in their Group G classification phase match of the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen. The Green-shirts recovered from a two-goal down but New Zealand held their nerves to maintain dominance until…

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Jurel ton puts India in command

Middle order batsman hits 115 not out to help visitors declare at 503-9 against Sri Lanka India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates after scoring a hundred during the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2026. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered…

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FM Dar urges IMO chief to help secure release of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates

DPM Dar meets IMO secretary general, appreciates body role for safe, secure and efficient international shipping Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in London. PHOTO: MoFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)…

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PSX slips 200 points in volatile session

KSE-100 closes almost flat after range-bound trade as Moody’s lifts credit rating The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed slightly lower on Monday in a volatile session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 200 points to 176,970. PSX witnessed a slightly negative session today, with the KSE-100 Index declining 200 points (-0.11% DoD) to close at 176,967. During…

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ICC sanction Jaiswal, Fernando

The world body penalises the players following Colombo Test altercation. Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in a heated exchange with Asitha Fernando during the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo. Photo: AFP India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 percent of their match fee…

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Ikram backs Pakistan hockey league

Pakistan must use a professional hockey league to rebuild its domestic game and reconnect supporters with a sport that has struggled to maintain its traditional following, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Ikram strongly backed plans for a…

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India security chief visits China for border talks

The two sides have met repeatedly for talks about their border since a deadly 2020 clash Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval pictured during the Indian-hosted regional summit on Afghanistan. PHOTO: TWITTER/@MBCODISHA India’s top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries’ disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit…

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