Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reacts after beating Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn’t miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday. Out of action with a wrist injury since…

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Amna Ilyas says online critics have ‘given men a licence’ to control women

Zhalay Sarhadi also calls out ‘misogynists’ targeting women online, saying their words can reinforce harmful attitudes Actor Amna Ilyas has criticised self-proclaimed online “critics” for using their platforms to police women’s choices, warning that such commentary can reinforce misogynistic attitudes and even validate violence against women offline. Taking to Instagram, Ilyas said a recent dance…

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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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