England staged a solid comeback on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan, as Harry Brook and Joe Root’s commanding centuries guided the visitors to 492/3 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The English side still trails by 64 runs, with seven first-innings wickets in hand and two days of play remaining in what […]
Shehroze becomes youngest Pakistani to summit world’s all 8,000m peaks
Shehroze Kashif on Wednesday made history by becoming the youngest Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks. His final climb saw him successfully ascend Shishapangma, standing at 8,027 metres, in the early hours of the morning at 3:30 am PST, Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said. The 22-year-old’s incredible journey, driven by […]
Joe Root’s performance boosts confidence of team: Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett heaped praise on teammate Joe Root for his brilliant performance boost team’s confidence on the third day of the match. During a press conference following the day three of the first Test against Pakistan, Duckett, who played a crucial role with his 84-run knock, expressed admiration for Root’s professionalism and resilience, […]
President rewards karate champ Shahzaib with Rs100m
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday felicitated Shahzaib Khan on winning the World Karate Combat Championship title in Singapore. The president presented a cheque worth Rs100 million to Shahzaib. Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti was also present on the occasion, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. The president praised Shahzaib […]
KP gears up for LG by-elections on October 20
All preparations have been completed for holding the by-elections for vacant neighborhood and village council seats in 18 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 20. The local government by elections will fill vacant seats across 55 village and neighborhood councils in 18 districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Khyber, and Swabi, according to the Election Commission. […]
209 terrorists killed, 244 held in nine months
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in its report issued here Wednesday said that as many as 209 terrorists were killed and 244 were held during intelligence based operations across the province during the last nine months. It said that a total 497 incidents of terrorism took place in 27 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the […]
Punjab Health Department confirms 143 new dengue cases
The Punjab Health Department confirmed 143 new dengue cases on Wednesday, with Rawalpindi experiencing the highest surge, reporting 131 cases. Lahore reported two cases, while Attock registered four and Gujranwala three cases. Single cases were identified in Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Sahiwal. In the past week, 902 new dengue cases were reported, raising the total number […]
Chinese hydro project gets top security
Following the directives of Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Akhtar Hayat Khan, and Deputy Inspector General of Police Hazara Region, Tahir Ayub Khan, the District Police Officer (DPO) Mansehra, Shafiullah Gandapur, along with Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Khalid Iqbal, conducted a visit to the Balakot Hydro Power Project. The visit aimed to discuss security measures […]
Combatting Economic Crisis: Pakistan seeks increased MDB support
Highlighting the “pervasive” development crisis – famine, poverty, and inequality- Pakistan on Tuesday called for enhancing the quantity, quality, and accessibility of the Multilateral Development Bank’s lending as part of a plan of action to deal with the situation. “Geopolitical tensions and new protectionism are fragmenting trade networks and disrupting the world economy,” Ambassador Munir […]
CCPO orders for compliance of SOPs for foreigners
Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana emphasized the importance of implementing effective security measures for the residences and offices of foreigners residing in the provincial capital, ensuring full compliance with established SOPs for their protection. He was presiding over a meeting to review performance of the Civil Lines and City Divisions at his office […]