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Set to chase 372 Sri Lanka were 195-6 after lunch with Sonal Dinusha batting on 80 India’s Prasidh Krishna (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dixkwella during the fifth day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, … Read more
World number one Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot in a victory over China’s Wang Xinyu at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Masters. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China’s Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati The world number one … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has submitted a circular debt settlement plan to the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) to clear liabilities of Rs1.49 trillion in the gas sector. A report was presented to the CCOE in a meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sources said the meeting was informed that … Read more
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
[ C/A gap narrows to $328m in July as remittances rise to $3.6b, offsetting deficit KARACHI: The current account balance recorded a deficit of $328 million in July 2026, compared to a deficit of $814 million in June 2026, despite a jump in remittances in the same month. The month-on-month improvement offered some relief, yet … Read more
Group says it remains committed to implementing agreement, urges US to pressure Israel to uphold commitments The Hamas official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the delegation would be discussing Israel’s “continued violation of the ceasefire agreement”.PHOTO: REUTERS Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its … Read more
The first phase brings together coaches for hands-on training led by Dutch expert Herman Kruis ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport’s technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. The opening session was conducted by PHF … Read more
Joe Root has been appointed for a second stint as England Test captain. Photo: AFP LONDON: England captain Joe Root is wary of “ripping up” their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. England head into their first Test since the … Read more
[ LAHORE: As global consumers increasingly reject chemically enhanced produce in favour of clean, sustainable food, South Asia is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution. Across the region, millions of hectares are being converted into organic farmlands, transforming rural economies and opening lucrative export corridors. Yet, Pakistan remains largely on the sidelines of this profitable green … Read more
A missile in flight. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support US efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment. “I think President Trump’s message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as … Read more