Advisor to Sindh chief minister (CM) for Information Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Sindh Legal Advisory Call Centre (SLACC), set up in collaboration with Legal Aid Society, was a gift for the people of Pakistan since it enabled citizens to seek free-of-cost legal assistance from experts. He said this while addressing a ceremony organised […]
Court reserves verdict on plea seeking sedition charges against Rizvi
A sessions court on Saturday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking sedition charges against Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi and others for their tirade against judiciary, armed forces and other state institutions. Filed by advocate Abdullah Malik, the petition states that the station house officer (SHO) of the Civil Lines police station […]
Saudi royal says crown prince is here to stay
A prominent Saudi royal on Saturday said that whether or not heads of state gathered in Argentina next week for the Group of 20 (G20) summit warmly engage with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he is someone “that they have to deal with”. Prince Turki al-Faisal told The Associated Press that the killing of Saudi […]
At least 25 dead as bus falls into canal in southern India
At least 25 people, many of them schoolchildren, were killed when a speeding bus fell into a canal in southern India on Saturday, an official and media reports said. The accident occurred in Mandya district as the driver lost control of the vehicle while going at a high speed, said G. Parameshwaran, the Karnataka state […]
CJP vows to recover looted wealth to fund Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said that there would be no further need for fundraising if the looted wealth stashed abroad is recovered and allocated to the dam fund. “People have to answer how they made properties worth billions in Dubai. The entire wealth which belongs to the people of Pakistan must be given […]
Iran’s Rouhani calls for Muslims to unite against United States
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Muslims worldwide on Saturday to unite against the United States, instead of “rolling out red carpets for criminals”. Washington in May reimposed sanctions on Tehran, after President Donald Trump pulled out of a 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran under which they had been lifted. “Submitting to the West […]
Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail frustrate Kiwis on opening day of 2nd Test
DUBAI: Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail struck half-centuries as Pakistan reached 207-4 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test in Dubai on Saturday. Former captain Ali was run out after scoring 81 runs while Haris Sohail was unbeaten on the same score at the close of play. They had added 126 runs […]
Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge
COLOMBO: Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday. Cruising at 173 for one at one stage, Sri Lanka had every reason to be optimistic about a big first-innings […]
Liverpool ease to victory at Watford to maintain pressure on City
LONDON: Liverpool maintained pressure on table-topping Manchester City with three second-half goals sealing a comfortable 3-0 victory at Watford on Saturday. After a largely uneventful first half, Mohamed Salah put the ball past Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster in the 67th minute before England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunning second goal. The 20-year-old beat Foster […]
France stay alive in Davis Cup final after doubles win
LILLE: France kept their Davis Cup final hopes alive as Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Croatian pair Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6(3) in a tense doubles battle in the Stade Pierre Mauroy on Saturday. Yannick Noah’s champions had their backs against the wall after losing both Friday’s singles but Herbert […]