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The Sydney Sixers have revealed a distinctive twist on Babar Azam’s iconic jersey number, adding an extra layer of excitement ahead of the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).The franchise announced the move on Tuesday through its social media platforms, showcasing the star Pakistan batter at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground.While Babar is … Read more
[ The NA panel instructed the FBR to carry out an analysis of the existing taxes and their impact on the use of smartphones. It was asked to submit a report by mid-March and incorporate changes in the next budget. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone users pay over 55% of the price of a handset … Read more
President Trump backed Nasry Asfura days before the Nov. 30 election and denounced his opponents. In a close race, that has potentially tipped the scales.
[Caught between Beijing and the Trump administration, the International Monetary Fund offered mild criticism of China for relying too heavily on exports.
GAZA CITY: Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October … Read more
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, inaugurated Zong’s new state-of-the-art data centre in Islamabad on Wednesday. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Information Technology and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), including PTA Chairman Hafeezur Rehman and Secretary of Information Technology Zarrar Hashim. Zong’s Chief Commercial Officer … Read more
PUNJAB/ PAKISTAN: Punjab Police has announced a mandatory mental and physical health screening programme for all ranks amid rising concerns over stress-related conditions within the force. According to an official circular issued by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Establishment Punjab-I titled “Psychological Profiling for All Cadres,” police officers and frontline personnel are increasingly exposed to … Read more
Actor Kate Winslet speaks with Princess of Wales at the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo: Reuters LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honour guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her … Read more
[As political pressure mounts and campuses face new cultural and financial strains, higher education confronts a test of purpose and survival.
In pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize, Trump has leveraged tariffs in recent conflicts Donald Trump has been increasingly putting pressure on the government of Venezuela. Photograph: PHOTO: REUTERS Thailand has resisted US tariff pressure aimed at enforcing peace with Cambodia, as border clashes reignited this week, ending the Trump-backed ceasefire from July. At that time, … Read more