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The HBL Pakistan Super League is expanding to eight teams this season. Photo: PCB/ File KARACHI: Many years ago, one of my former bosses came to the office and shared an amusing story that still makes me laugh whenever I recall it. One day, he was on his way to the office when the bus … Read more
BISP DG Punjab said future payments to be disbursed through wallet accounts linked to SIM cards provided free of cost As many as 2.4 million free SIM cards have so far been distributed to beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) across Punjab to facilitate the disbursement of financial assistance through digital wallet accounts, … Read more
Ukraine’s government supports the removal of a dictator while members of Parliament question the wisdom of endorsing military interventions, even against a Russian ally.
President Trump’s pledge that the United States would “run” Venezuela for an indefinite period showed he is willing to enter foreign conflicts he once promised to end.
She will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam Venus Williams said she’s still driven to play good tennis. Photo: AFP AUCKLAND: Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams said Sunday she’s still driven to play good tennis – and “it gives you great legs” – as she … Read more
35 senior officers continued to dominate the province’s centralized administrative system LAHORE: In 2025, for the first time in Pakistan’s history, Punjab retained its caretaker-era bureaucratic setup, with key positions like the Chief Secretary and IG Police unchanged. Despite a transfer ban from 2024, over 2,000 civil and police officers were shifted with the Chief … Read more
Police in Jigawa State confirmed the incident, saying the canoe capsized due to leakage 25 people died in tragic boat incident in Nigeria. PHOTO: REUTERS At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, officials said on Sunday. The accident … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration would work with Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, a Maduro ally, to get foreign investment into the oil industry.
Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, delivered an outstanding performance to secure the El Paso Junior Open Doubles Title at the El Paso Tennis Club in Texas, USA. Photo: ZULFIQAR BAIG ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s promising junior tennis players, Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, delivered an outstanding performance to secure the El Paso Junior Open Doubles Title at … Read more
Switzerland declared Jan 9 a day of mourning, with church bells ringing nationwide at 2:00 pm Swiss police. Photo: AFP (file) Authorities investigating a New Year’s blaze at a bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana have identified 24 of the 40 people killed, including 11 minors and six foreign nationals, police said Sunday, as … Read more
