Emma Raducanu began her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted match at Queen’s. British number one Raducanu was dominant for most of the contest, winning the first eight games without reply before going on to complete a 6-0 6-3 victory over the Russian qualifier. It was the 23-year-old’s […]
Stokes and drinking give England another headache
Victory in the first Test against New Zealand was supposed to be a small step towards shaking off the Ashes hangover. Instead, England opted for hair of the dog. If you’re keeping score, six of the players from the England team at Lord’s have been involved in some sort of late-night drinking controversy in the […]
PCB plans major reshuffle in key meetings
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled a series of key meetings in the coming days to discuss the future of the national cricket team and its management, with major decisions and announcements expected regarding the team’s administrative structure. According to sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will chair important meetings on Friday and Saturday, during […]
Brazil’s Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows ‘progress’
Neymar’s recent MRI revealed he’s making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday. “The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,” the statement read. “He will continue the recovery and physical preparation […]
Trump threatens consequences after Iran shoots down US helicopter
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, but gave no other details. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters […]
AJK govt begins sedition proceedings against banned JAAC leaders
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has initiated formal legal proceedings against banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) leaders Shaukat Nawaz Mir and Khawaja Mehran Arshad over allegations of sedition and anti-state activities. Muzaffarabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has been tasked with completing investigations against Mir under Section 124-A of the […]
Banned JAAC member Faisal Gilani disassociates from movement
Syed Faisal Gilani, a member of the recently banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has announced his complete disassociation from the movement, citing concerns over recent violent incidents and the committee’s current direction. In a video statement released on Tuesday, Gilani strongly condemned the violent clashes and unrest witnessed in Rawalakot and declared that he […]
CEC withholds GB election results until re-polling in five constituencies
The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has directed that the results of the June 7 election must not be consolidated until re-polling in five constituencies is complete, it emerged on Tuesday. In a circular to the returning officers concerned, dated June 8, the GB Election Commission noted that it had ordered re-polling at certain polling stations in […]
NEPRA cuts electricity price by Rs 1.98 per unit
Electricity prices across Pakistan have been reduced by Rs 1.98 per unit, according to a notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The regulator stated that the reduction has been made under the quarterly adjustment mechanism. According to the notification, the adjustment relates to the period January to March 2026, while the […]
Confiscated goods worth Rs 439 million destroyed at Azakhel
Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar, on Tuesday here conducted a destruction ceremony at Azakhel, Nowshera, for the disposal of confiscated goods seized during various anti-smuggling operations carried out by Pakistan Customs. The destruction process was undertaken in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and prescribed procedures, ensuring transparency and compliance with all regulatory requirements. A […]