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KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board temporarily stopped issuing No Objection Certificates even to retired cricketers, causing confusion and forcing organizers of U.S. and Canadian leagues to bar several Pakistani players from participating. The matter was eventually resolved after the intervention of influential PCB official Wahab Riaz. According to details, on September 29, PCB Chief Operating … Read more
KARACHI: “We should never play against Pakistan. The BCCI is anti-national and worships money. They don’t care about the country — only about profit.” Before the Asia Cup began, such statements were widespread. Former Indian cricketers and politicians were loudly demanding that India should not play against Pakistan, and the general public seemed to agree. … Read more
Sébastien Lecornu stepped down less than 24 hours after he had formed his cabinet.
Hamas officials arrived in Egypt on Sunday ahead of talks with Israel that the US hopes will lead to a halt in fighting and the freeing of hostages in Gaza, with Washington’s top diplomat saying the next days are critical. Israeli negotiators led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer were to travel to Egypt on Monday … Read more
Hussain Rehar recently showcased his SS26 collection Jeevan at Paris Fashion Week and left us impressed. The designer brought his signature South Asian glamour at Hôtel de Maisons. The collection, featuring white, black and red coats and skirts, were accessorised with full fledged jewellery, textured hats and smokey eye make up. The outfits were adorned … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan and Malaysia had agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, and emerging technologies following what he described as “highly productive” talks with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya. “Pakistan can greatly benefit from Malaysia’s expertise in technology, IT, and AI,” Shehbaz said at a joint press conference. … Read more
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that it remained a mystery who was behind a wave of drone disruption in various European countries, but that the incidents served as a useful reminder to Europeans of the dangers of war. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, played down the theory that recent … Read more
One man has appealed his conviction in a case in which a Frenchman drugged his wife and invited scores of men to rape her.
The snowfall buried tents and reduced visibility. The local authorities said that they were in contact with the hikers and that rescue efforts were underway.
SINGAPORE: McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors title, but their drivers’ tempers frayed in the heat of a Singapore Grand Prix won by the Mercedes of George Russell. AFP highlights three talking points from Sunday’s night race, one of the most physically brutal tests of man and machine on the motor racing calendar: Gloves off … Read more