South Africa win T20I Tri-Series

Hermann, Fortuin and Jansen lead Proteas to 48-run victory after Zimbabwe collapse WINDHOEK: Jordan Hermann struck a rapid half-century before Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claimed three wickets apiece as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs to win the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek on Sunday. South Africa posted 205-5 after being sent in to bat,…

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Pakistan condemns demolition of century-old mosque in India’s Saharanpur

Foreign Office says demolition of 150-year-old mosque reflects broader campaign to erase Islamic heritage Foreign Office. Photo: File Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing it as a “reprehensible action” against a historic Islamic place of worship and calling on the international community to take immediate cognisance…

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Americans hit with record gasoline prices

National average gasoline price will probably hit $4.03 on Labour Day Reuters September 06, 2026 Less than a minute read 3D-printed oil pump jacks, Iranian flag, and a rising stock graph appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans…

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One-window port service on the cards

Minister says maritime facilitation centre could cut delays, reduce costs, streamline trade Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry speaks during a video message in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026—(Screengrab/Maritime Affairs Ministry) ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a business facilitation centre to bring port-related services for…

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Hesson faces selection challenge

KARACHI: Pakistan head into the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday with their preparations clouded by a string of omissions that have left the touring side short of experience and facing the prospect of a first Test-series clean sweep in England. England lead the series and have a chance to complete…

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Car shortage stifles ride-hailing

KARACHI: Pakistan’s ride-hailing market has reached only around 5% of the country’s population, compared to approximately 20% globally, leaving significant room for expansion, but the shortage of vehicles remains a key constraint that could limit growth unless banks step up financing for freelance drivers, according to Wael Ibrahim, Regional Director EMEA at inDrive. Speaking to…

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Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars worldwide

Specialist ice makers freeze water over 48 to 72 hours to make ultra-clear cubes shipped to bars worldwide In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world’s trendiest bars. PHOTO: AFP In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly…

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Anthropic delays IPO launch

NEW YORK: Anthropic is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering (IPO) in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The artificial intelligence company had been expected to make its IPO prospectus public as early as next…

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PCB presses PSL defaulters

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned stakeholders with outstanding payments to clear their dues, telling them that financial difficulties or other circumstances would not exempt them from their obligations. PCB officials delivered the message during a recent meeting of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Governing Council in London, where the league’s finances and…

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