Jammu and Kashmir win Ranji Trophy

MUMBAI: Jammu and Kashmir claimed their maiden Ranji Trophy on Saturday after a draw with eight-times champions Karnataka in the final of India’s premier domestic first-class competition, securing the win on the basis of their first-innings lead. It was the first title in 67 years for Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian state that shares a … Read more

PIA suspends its flight operations to several Gulf destinations

PIA’s flights to UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait temporarily suspended, flights to Saudi Arabia will continue  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flight operations to several Gulf destinations in view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the airline announced on Saturday. The decision came after the United States and … Read more

FM Ishaq Dar ‘strongly condemns unwarranted attacks’ on Iran

In phone call with Iranian FM, Dars call for ‘immediate halt to escalation through diplomacy’ Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar (R). Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday strongly condemned the “unwarranted attacks” against Iran hours after the United States and Israel carried out air … Read more

Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint

Pedro Acosta won the Thailand MotoGP sprint ahead of Marc Marquez on Saturday. Photo: AFP BANGKOK: Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he had no complaints after a final-lap penalty cost him victory in Saturday’s season-opening sprint in Thailand, with Pedro Acosta taking the win. Ducati’s Marquez is launching his bid for a record-equalling … Read more

North Korea seek return to glory days

MELBOURNE: Three-times champions North Korea return from the sidelines at the Women’s Asian Cup on Tuesday hoping a win against Uzbekistan can propel the secretive nation’s previously scandal-hit set-up back towards the top of the regional and global game. The group phase clash in Sydney will be North Korea’s first at the championship since losing … Read more