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KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has decided to return to domestic first-class cricket on the instructions of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), seeking to earn his way back into the national Test squad through strong performances. Shaheen will represent Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in the Departments’ President’s Trophy Grade-I, which begins on Saturday, … Read more
Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement imports, says Britain must ‘stand for something’ Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham reacts during Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 9, 2026. Photo: Reuters Britain had to “stand for something”, Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament on Wednesday in a defence of … Read more
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Political leaders characterise demolition as attempt to communalise Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh comes under heavy fire across political, media, and social circles following the dawn demolition of a 115-year-old mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus. APP The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government … Read more
Actor explains why he prioritised personal time and selective projects over demands of constant visibility Adeel Hussain sat down for an interview with Eefa Khalid to discuss his career journey. PHOTO: Screengrab Actor Adeel Husain opened up about his long break from the screen, his return with Doctor Bahu and why playing complicated characters excites … Read more
Kylian Mbappé scores Real Madrid’s opener against Inter Milan. Photo: AFP MADRID: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday. The record 15-time European champions took a two-goal lead through Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde thanks to two Inter errors … Read more
Both leaders discuss peace, development, and ongoing welfare projects in the region. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani of the … Read more
[Bond yields rose after the announcement, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the size of the purchases.
[Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are plummeting as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel.