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Australia’s Mitchell Starc acknowledges the crowd after his seven wicket haul following the wicket of England’s Mark Wood to end the innings, caught out by Alex Carey. PHOTO: REUTERS PERTH: Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, … Read more
Pakistani batters put up a target of 153 runs that they successfully defended against Sri Lanka A during ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semifinal in Doha. PHOTO: PCB Pakistan Shaheens qualified for the final of the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. They got over the line by five runs in a last-ball … Read more
[The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally.
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: After the passage of the amendment, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on November 15 summoned a full court meeting. However, Supreme Court judges could not agree to give a comment on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Perhaps … Read more
Fatima Bosch takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AFP NONTHABURI, THAILAND: Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday after a chaotic and emotionally charged build-up marked by public chastisement, walkouts, resignations and on-stage accidents that overshadowed the final celebrations of one of the world’s major … Read more
HAL has struggled to meet production targets, delaying the induction of operational aircraft Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mark 1A, a light combat aircraft takes off ahead of its maiden flight at HAL Nashik, India, October 17, 2025. PHOTO: Retuers ISLAMABAD: The crash of the Tejas lightweight, indigenous combat aircraft, developed by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics … Read more
[ 17 school systems face CCP action for forcing parents to buy overpriced branded supplies ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has served show-cause notices on 17 leading private school systems for allegedly treating 26 million students as “captive consumers” under a tie-in arrangement by forcing them to buy up to 280% more expensive … Read more
[ There needs to be a concerted effort to address challenges in the sector including improving digital infrastructure, establishing reliable payment systems, and stabilising energy costs. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) industry is experiencing explosive growth as rapidly shifting consumer behaviour, accelerating digital adoption, and an expanding youth population fundamentally reshape the country’s … Read more
Pilot killed; Second known crash of locally-built aircraft; Accident reflects poorly on IAF capability Smoke rises after an Indian-made Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow. Moments earlier, the aircraft was seen losing altitude before hitting the ground. Photos: REUTERS NEW DELHI/DUBAI: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a … Read more
Matt and Ross Duffer, the twin directors known as The Duffer Brothers, have pushed to raise the stakes with each season of 'Stranger Things', a strategy they say is crucial as the series heads into its fifth and final chapter. The last season of the science fiction series, which was delayed by dual Hollywood strikes … Read more