PTA warns against fake news amid ‘sensitive national situation’

Stresses need to rely solely on authentic information, refrain from spreading fallacious information People work near the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters building in Islamabad on August 16, 2024. Photo: AFP The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) urged citizens on Saturday to exercise responsibility while using social media and digital platforms in view of the prevailing … Read more

Sri Lanka opts to bowl first as Pakistan’s semi-final hopes hinge on NRR in Super Eights clash

Pakistan need to win by 65 runs or inside 13 overs to overtake Kiwis and deny them place in the final four Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first in the Super Eights Group 2 clash of the T20 World Cup against Pakistan at Pallekele on Saturday, with Pakistan’s qualification for the semi-finals … Read more

Iran’s top leadership ‘in perfect health’, local media claims

US, Israeli strikes targeted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, attend an endorsement ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 28, 2024.PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s senior officials are “in perfect health”, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and security chief Ali … Read more