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The West Indies’ place in the World Test Championship (WTC) could be under threat if the International Cricket Council (ICC) goes ahead with plans for a two-tier system. Under the proposal, teams would be split into divisions based on performance, and with the Caribbean side finishing eighth out of nine in all three editions so … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday alleged that human rights were worsening in Western Europe due to internet regulations, in a pared-down annual global report that spared partners of President Donald Trump such as El Salvador. The State Department’s congressionally required report historically has offered extensive accounts of all nations’ records, documenting in dispassionate detail … Read more
[ BEIJING: The 2nd Pakistan-China Business Conference will be held in Beijing on September 4, coinciding with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, said the conference aims to expand trade and investment ties. Organised by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing with … Read more
LONDON: A UK town applied for a High Court injunction on Tuesday to stop asylum seekers being housed in a local hotel, following protests, some of which turned violent. The council in Epping, northeast of London, applied for an interim injunction against the housing of of asylum seekers and refugees at the Bell Hotel, citing … Read more
Actor Jason Momoa has revealed he once came close to drowning while surfing off the coast of Hawaii, describing the ordeal as a life-changing moment. Speaking on the ‘Smartless’ podcast with hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, the Aquaman and Chief of War star recounted the incident, which occurred at the Jaws surf … Read more
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan’s automobile industry experienced a sharp slowdown in July 2025, with sales tumbling 49% month-on-month (MoM) to 11,034 units, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Despite the steep monthly decline, volumes were up 28% year-on-year (YoY) due to a low base in July 2024. Industry experts attribute the … Read more
KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has underscored the urgency of mobilising climate finance at scale as the private sector is positioned to act as a central partner in building resilience. The assertion came at the launch of OICCI’s 3rd Pakistan Climate Conference Report titled “Creating an Enabling Environment for Private … Read more
The six million people living in the Afghan capital could be out of water by 2030. The government is scrambling for solutions, but financial reserves are as dry as Kabul’s water basins.
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shake off their tag as nearly men and a rejuvenated Manchester City. After storming to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, Liverpool have looked to … Read more
[ KARACHI: A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Senior Vice Chairman Jawed Jillani, met with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad and his team at the central bank. Jawed Jillani informed the SBP governor about the challenges being faced by rice exporters. He requested him to waive … Read more
