As criticism mounts on Azhar Ali, Sarfaraz throws his weight behind the skipper
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has thrown his weight behind Test captain Azhar Ali, tweeting in his support on Monday and urging him to "stay strong" as critics continue…
China arrests Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai under new security law
REUTERS: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai became the highest-profile person arrested under a new national security law on Monday, detained over suspected collusion with foreign forces as…
UNGA president-elect praises Pakistan’s COVID-19 policies
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly President-elect Volkan Bozkir was all praises for Pakistan's policies in dealing with the coronavirus on Monday, telling Foreign Minister…
‘Holy warrior’ selfies: Teen feted for killing blasphemy suspect
Faisal Khan, a 15-year-old Pakistani, beams for selfies with lawyers and police. Thousands hail him in the streets as a “holy warrior.”
His claim to adulation? Allegedly gunning down in…
US crosses extraordinary milestone of 5 million coronavirus cases
The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending…
Pakistan welcomes Afghan jirga’s decison on Taliban prisoners
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed the Afghan Loya Jirga’s recommendation to release remaining 400 prisoners.
"We hope that with implementation of this step relating to the prisoners’…
England down Pakistan by 3 wickets to win first Test
MANCHESTER: England beat Pakistan by three wickets to win the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday in dramatic fashion.
Chasing a challenging target of 277, England lost five…
PM Imran thanks Mahathir for ‘speaking in support of Kashmiris and against…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday thanked former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad for speaking out against Indian repression in occupied Kashmir.
Taking to…
Bad management of tourism opening may create pandemic outbreak: NCOC
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday discussed the SOPs and rules on reopening the tourism sector, noting that failure to observe proper implementation of…
US Hong Kong sanctions ‘clowning actions’: China
REUTERS: Beijing’s top representative office in Hong Kong said on Saturday that sanctions imposed by Washington on senior Hong Kong and Chinese officials were “clowning actions” that would…
Brigadier (retd) Shujah Hassan appointed new Steel Mills CEO
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced that it has appointed Brigadier (retd) Shuja Hassan as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Pakistan Steel Mills.
"The Federal…
PM Imran shares Namal Knowledge City’s master plan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday shared the master plan of the Namal Knowledge City project, tweeting that "What the mind can picture can happen".
Taking to Twitter, the…
No shame in bringing water bottles for players: Misbah on Sarfaraz controversy
Pakistan Cricket Team Head Coach Misbah ul Haq commented on the recent episode inviting former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who brought out water bottles for his teammates whilst they batted…
PIA announces 14% discount on flights between Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a discount on domestic flights between the cities of Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad on Friday.
"This Independence Day PIA…
Trump orders sweeping restrictions against TikTok, WeChat
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered sweeping restrictions against Chinese-owned social media giants TikTok and WeChat that could strangle their ability to operate in the United…