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Games industry in search of new winning combo at Gamescom 2025

The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like “GTA VI” can help the industry escape its doldrums. Tuesday’s opening night event will show off maj...

Pakistan's Ashab Irfan secures Johns Creek Open squash title in US

Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan claimed victory at the Johns Creek Open in the United States on Monday, capping off a strong run by defeating Malaysia’s Nathan in the final. After dropping the first game, Ashab made an impressive comeback t...

Pakistan's Malaika Noor wins historic silver at Asian Judo Championship

KARACHI: Pakistani judoka Malaika Noor has made history by winning a silver medal at the Amman Asian Open Judo Championship 2025 — becoming the first Pakistani woman to secure a medal in any Asian-level judo event. Competing in the 52kg categor...

Rawalpindi to host opening ceremony of PSL X for first time

Rawalpindi: Much-anticipated tenth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League ( PSL X) is set to begin with a grand opening ceremony at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 11. This marks the first time the city will host the opening ceremo...

Karachi gears up for PSL X as police release smart traffic plan

KARACHI: Police has released a comprehensive traffic plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) X matches, set to kick off on April 11, 2025. According to the traffic police, the National Coaching Center and China Ground will serve as designated...

Pakistan defeats Ireland in Women’s World Cup Qualifier opener

LAHORE: Pakistan grabbed a 38-run victory over Ireland with help of Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin’s half-centuries and Diana Baig’s four-wicket haul in the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stad...

Army, Rangers to be deployed for PSL 10 security

LAHORE: Government has approved the deployment of Army and Rangers personnel to ensure foolproof security for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 matches scheduled in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. The approval came after the Punjab Home Departme...

B’desh thrashes Pakistan A by 167 runs in Women’s WC Qualifiers warm-up

Lahore:  Complete performance from Bangladesh women saw them crush Pakistan A by 167 runs in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sulta...

Saim returns from injury to join Peshawar Zalmi for HBL PSL X

Peshawar: Saim Ayub has been declared fit and is set to join Peshawar Zalmi for the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 10), beginning April 11. Peshawar Zalmi has received a timely boost as Saim Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, h...

Pakistan dominate WI in second warm-up match for Women’s WC Qualifiers

LAHORE: Pakistan continued their winning momentum ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, defeating the West Indies by five wickets in their second warm-up match. The team comfortably chased down the 189-run target, securing vict...

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Abandoned Government School buildings turn into drug dens in Sher Shah Colony

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Aftab Ahmed Khatri, Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) for Keamari District/West Karachi, along with Salahuddin Siddiqui, conducted an inspection of the...

Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...

Rashid Hashmi elected chairman in KCHSU elections, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel wins all positions

KARACHI: Rashid Hashmi has been elected as Chairman in the regular elections of the Karachi Cooperative Housing Societies Union (KCHSU). According to the Election Commission, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel achieved a clean sweep by winning all...

District Central Police – Performance report for the year 2025

KARACHI: The District Central police under the leadership of SSP Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui remained fully committed throughout the year 2025 to improving the law and order situation and taking effective action against criminal elements.  From 1 Ja...
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