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India defeats NZ by 44 runs to remain unbeaten in Champions Trophy

Dubai: India secured a dominant 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. After being asked to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 249 for nine and then...

England set to host Kabaddi World Cup 2025 for first time

BIRMINGHAM: England is set to host the 2025 men’s and women’s Kabaddi World Cup. The week-long tournament will take place in the West Midlands region in March this year. Sixteen teams including Pakistan, India and host England will lock h...

Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash abandoned due to rain

Rawalpindi: Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday, with no play possible at any stage. Heavy showers throughout the day prevented even the toss from taking plac...

PM to address Pakistan’s Champions Trophy exit: Sana

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s political and public affairs advisor, Rana Sanaullah, stated that the government would take notice of Pakistan’s humiliating defeats in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and their early exit from the...

Cristiano nets 925th career goal days after turning 40

Riyadh: Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his incredible talent yet again as he remarkably netted his 925th career goal, making significant progress toward his 1,000-goal milestone. The Portuguese football legend’s latest feat comes...

Ibrahim makes highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history

Lahore: Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran made history in Lahore, smashing 177 off 146 balls against England to record the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history. His innings eclipsed the previous record of 165 set by England&rsquo...

Afghanistan keeps Champions Trophy hopes alive with 8-run victory over England

Lahore: In a thrilling Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs, knocking the 2019 World Champions out of the semi-final race. Despite a brilliant century from Joe Root, who scored 120...

Afghan skipper hails Younis Khan 'legend', vows to learn from him

LAHORE: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi hailed on Tuesday former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan as "legend", vowing to learn from the latter. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Shahidi said: "Everybody listens to Younis Khan, whenever...

PCB vows to enhance security after pitch invasion in Rawalpindi

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to strengthen security measures after a spectator invaded the field during New Zealand’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on February 24. The individual, ca...

Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash abandoned due to rain

Rawalpindi: Heavy rain forced the abandonment of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match between South Africa and Australia, with both teams awarded one point each. Persistent showers throughout the day left the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium outfiel...

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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...

SSWMB, Climate action center discuss Climate Week Karachi 2026

KARACHI: Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) held a constructive meeting with the Climate Action Center to discuss environmental improvement in Karachi. During the meeting, proposals were presented for organizing Climate Week Karachi 2026. The...
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