Pakistan records Omicron spark as new cases rise
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reported over three percent positivity rate of the Coronavirus for the third straight day.
According to figures uploaded by the National Command and…
Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic trained at the Australian Open venue Tuesday in search of a record 21st Grand Slam but his dream hung in the balance as the government pondered cancelling his…
Fairytale end as Taylor seals New Zealand win over Bangladesh
New Zealand wrapped up the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the series, with veteran batsman Ross Taylor taking the final wicket…
Petition seeking PM’s ouster dismissed
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan over his remarks about the Senate elections.
In his plea, the petitioner,…
Pakistan records over 700 new Covid cases
Pakistan has recorded 708 new Covid infections during the last 24 hours, registering its highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day since October 30, as official data on Monday morning…
England look to salvage Ashes pride as Covid hangs over Sydney Test
A demoralised England have vowed to salvage some pride when their shambolic and Covid-hit Ashes tour resumes in the fourth Test at Sydney on Wednesday.
Joe Root's men face another…
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announces retirement
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has finally called it quits on an 18-year-long career. The 41-year-old announced he is hanging his boots in a press conference, a couple of weeks…
Iran announces new space launch amid nuclear talks
Iran announced Thursday it has carried out a new space launch, in a move likely to irk Western powers amid tough talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal.
Tehran successfully put its first…
World rings in New Year under Covid cloud
The world began ushering in 2022 on Friday after another tumultuous and pandemic-ridden year capped by new restrictions, soaring case numbers, and a slight glimmer of hope for better times…
India’s year of the unicorn: Startups in spotlight of 2021 tech boom
Sumit Gupta has had a big year -- turning 30, getting married and seeing his startup become one of India's newest tech unicorns.
Hampered by the coronavirus pandemic and too busy…
Imran Khan launches Sehat Card scheme in Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday launched the distribution of Naya Pakistan National Sehat Card in Punjab, a move which would enable every family to avail medical treatment of up…
Nominees for ICC Player of the Year revealed
Pakistan wicketkeepr Mohammad Rizwan and pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi are among four players who have been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Year award.
Joe Root – England
1855…
Blast leaves four dead in Quetta
Quetta: At least four people died and more than a dozen were wounded in a roadside blast in Quetta.
The explosion took place near the Science College at Jinnah Road.
The injured were…
WHO warns of Covid ‘tsunami’ as Omicron fuels record surges
A Covid "tsunami" threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO said Wednesday, as record surges fuelled by the Omicron variant dampened New Year celebrations around the world once…
Bumrah hailed after making crucial breakthroughs for India
Jasprit Bumrah was hailed by Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour after making two late breakthroughs on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
South Africa,…