Pakistan banned opening batsman Sharjeel Khan has reportedly written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He wrote in order to participate in PCB’s rehabilitation program. Sharjeel Khan was suspended and sent back home after the start of the second edition of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai in February, … Read more
The Sindh High Court (SHC) adjourned a reference against Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Mustafa Kamal. He was arrested for allegedly allotting land along the coastline in Clifton. The SHC bench put off the hearing until Sept 4 when his counsel will forward arguments in the case. At the previous hearing, a two-member bench was … Read more
Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur are expected to receive rainfall on August 10 and 11, according to the Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department. South Baluchistan, and South Punjab are expected to have heavy rain. The rain is expected just before Eid-ul-Adha. Pakistan will celebrate Eid on August 12. Pakistan’s government has announced four … Read more
At least two people were killed and 10 others injured in an explosion in Quetta’s Mission Road area here on Tuesday. According to the details, the bomb went off in a market located on Mission Road where the Hazara community-run most of the businesses. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Quetta Abdul Razzaq Cheema said that the … Read more
Asking India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, China on Tuesday said they should avoid actions that “unilaterally” change the status quo and exacerbate tensions between them as it voiced “serious concern” over the situation in Kashmir. China also expressed its opposition to India’s move to create a separate Union Territory of Ladakh. The Indian government … Read more
South African Dale Steyn, one of the great fast bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket in a bid to extend his longevity in the shorter forms of the game here on Monday. Steyn, who made his international debut against England in 2004 and last played a Test in February against … Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a reduction in power tariff by 9 paisa per unit here on Tuesday. According to a notification issued, NEPRA approved a decrease of 9 paisa per unit in the price of electricity, following public hearing of an application submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Company (CPPC) which … Read more
Corps Commanders’ Conference presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Head Quarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday discussed single point agenda of situation regarding Kashmir. The top military brass extended full support to “government’s rejection of rejections of Indian actions regarding Kashmir” and reaffirmed that it is “prepared and shall … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down hard on the Sindh government, municipal authorities and K-Electric, the primary supplier of electricity to Karachi, over the deaths of dozens of people due to electrocution during recent rains in the metropolis. A three-judge larger bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was hearing a number of applications regarding … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, calling on the international community to act against the racist politics of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). “They (BJP) have a racist ideology. In Kashmir, they have acted according to their ideology, against their constitution, Supreme Court verdict and United Nations resolutions.” The … Read more
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) wants to nationalize the sport of hockey, suggesting a comprehensive plan to expand the national game from province to province. PHF secretary Asif Bajwa said they want to nationalize hockey so that it could be played in each province of the country. “Each province should host at least two tournaments,” he … Read more
It was earlier said that Shah Rukh Khan wanted to remake the film in Bollywood and play Vijay Sethupathi’s role Vedha from the original version, But the film didn’t materialize. Now, a new report has said that Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan are coming together for the remake of the film. Aamir Khan will … Read more
‘The Shawshank Redemption’, one of Hollywood’s modern classics, will be re-released in cinema halls as it completes 25 years in 2019. According to the reports, Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics are screening the Oscar-nominated film this September. The anniversary screenings will be held in selected theaters across the countries on September 22, 24, … Read more
Sindh government has made major changes in the provincial cabinet bringing back old faces, but with the new portfolios here on Monday. The Local Government Department, previously allotted to Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani, has been assigned to Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, along with the charge of the Forest ministry and the portfolio … Read more
Bol News anchor Mureed Abbas’s wife Zara Abbas has appealed death sentence for Atif Zaman, who murdered Mureed Abbas on money dispute on July 09. According to the details, a protest was gathered for Mureed Abbas by his wife and civil society members outside Karachi Press Club (KPC). The slogans to ‘Hang Atif Zaman’ were … Read more
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir are on peak and designs of extremist Indian government have become exposed to the world. In his message on social networking site twitter, PPP Chairman said, “Atrocities in IOK unabated.” Extremist Indian government intentions are clear. President must immediately summon … Read more
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan said that the number of Indian troops deployed in Kashmir had risen to more than 800,000 making it the largest concentration of armed troops in any occupied territory or any conflict zone. Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, he said, “A sinister plan had been drawn … Read more
Saudi Arabia held an extra ordinary military parade displaying soldiers and other forces who will be responsible for the security of next week’s Hajj pilgrimage here in Makkah. Almost all Saudi security forces participated in the annual military parade ahead of Hajj as pilgrims around the world started to converge towards the Muslim holy city … Read more
