ACC leadership reshaped
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has approved a series of key governance changes, including the…
ACC leadership reshaped
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has approved a series of key governance changes, including the election of a new vice-president and Executive Board members, while opening the way for Afghanistan to join the rotation for the ACC presidency. The decisions were taken at the ACC Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bangkok on August 22, 2026,…
Sindh govt again seeks SHC judicial commission to probe Mir Raza murder case
Commission will conduct an impartial, transparent inquiry and examine any shortcomings in the investigation Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. — SCREENGRAB/ Youtube KARACHI: The Sindh government has once again decided to request the chief justice of the…
CDF Munir to visit Tehran on Monday: Iranian foreign ministry
Visit aims to bolster bilateral cooperation, build on Islamabad’s efforts to help strengthen regional peace, security Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses participants during a briefing on disaster preparedness and monsoon response at the NDMA headquarters on Tuesday. Photo: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir will visit…
Australia demolish Bangladesh in two days
Mitchell Starc claimed his 10th wicket of the match. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday. The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown…
Chinese teenagers flock to tech frontline to touch the future amid AI study-tour boom
Students leave textbooks behind, visiting tech firms and labs for hands-on AI experience and a glimpse of the future A volunteer (2nd L) instructs a child how to assemble a robot in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, July 24, 2026. PHOTO: XINHUA On a summer day, cheers erupted as clusters of children watched robots race…
First Lady Aseefa urges Punjab govt to ensure thorough probe into Hina Javed murder
Expresses concern over the rise in such incidents, hopes that ‘effective measures’ will be taken to protect women First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday urged the Punjab government to ensure a thorough inquiry and proper investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, calling for those responsible to be brought to justice. Hina was allegedly…
Tarbela cost jumps 282% to Rs316b
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved 16 projects costing Rs1.15 trillion, including the politically controversial Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway and a 282% upward revision in the Tarbela fifth extension scheme that is facing serious setbacks. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, approved these schemes – some of which…
Hull humiliate United in Premier League opener
Semi Ajayi of Hull City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Manchester United. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 2-0 defeat at promoted Hull on Saturday in a dismal start to their Premier League campaign. Michael Carrick’s side were rocked by first…
Austrian Mountain Town Finds Niche In AI Boom
AT&S shares surged over 450% this year as AI demand boosts its crucial chip substrates Employees walk at the AT&S production facilities in Leoben, Styria, Austria. PHOTO: AFP Nestled in the wooded hills of Austria’s Styria region, the town of Leoben oozes tradition with its pastel-coloured buildings and quaint central square boasting a 13th-century church….
Food, machinery imports fuel 26% deficit spike
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 26% in the first month of the current fiscal year – 2026-27, mainly due to a 19% increase in imports. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, imports of various goods, including food items, vehicles, transport equipment and machinery, recorded significant growth. Food imports in July…
