Tag Archives: Pakistan

Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood speaks to the media in this undated image. — Reuters LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped management and coaching staff for the upcoming T20 international series against Bangladesh, notably omitting assistant coach Azhar Mahmood from the coaching staff. As per the cricket board, New Zealand’s Mike Hesson will assume the responsibilities of …

Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan poses with trophy after winning South Australian Open Squash Championship title. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan claimed the South Australian Open Squash Championship title on Saturday after defeating Malaysia’s Duncan Lee in straight games in the final. The top-seeded Irfan dominated the match, winning 11-8, 12-10, 11-9 without dropping a game in the final. The victory marks …

People gather near the rising waves, before the arrival of the cyclonic storm, Biparjoy, over the Arabian Sea, at Clifton Beach, in Karachi, Pakistan June 13, 2023. — Reuters  KARACHI: A low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea has intensified into a depression which is currently located approximately 1,058 kilometres southeast of Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Saturday. …

Police personnel can be seen at the site of a blast in Quetta in this file image. — Reuters AOAV reports 67,026 global casualties from explosive weapons in 2024. Civilians account for 89% of casualties, with 24,147 deaths worldwide. Pakistan records 790 civilian casualties, with incidents rising 14% to 248. Pakistan has ranked seventh in the world for civilian casualties …

A worker holds a rock at a gold mine. — Reuters/File Pakistan faces potential 29% tariff on exports to US. Kamal gives no further detail on bidding process of mines. Reko Diq seeks up to $2 billion in financing. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to offer concessions to US companies to invest in its mining sector as part of negotiations with Washington …

Players shake hands after the match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 4, 2022. —Reuters KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to play early matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they would be slotted in separate groups, according to Indian media. The two fierce rivals only face …

Heartprints of Love: The record-breaking flag symbolizes the unity and dedication of the Pakistani community and their bond with the UAE — Pakistan Association Dubai DUBAI: The Pakistani community in Dubai has achieved a remarkable milestone by creating the world’s largest UAE flag featuring 24,514 human handprints, earning a Guinness World Record. The event, hosted at the Pakistan Association Dubai …

Ashab Irfan at the South Australian Open Squash Championship — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan and Hamza Khan secured quarter final berths on Wednesday at the South Australian Open Squash Championship with victories in the second round. The top seeded Ashab Irfan defeated Hong Kong’s Leo Chung 11-7, 11-5, 11-5, dominating in a 35-minute match. Sixth-seeded Hamza Khan fought back …

Ashab Irfan at the South Australian Open Squash Championship — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan and Hamza Khan secured quarter final berths on Wednesday at the South Australian Open Squash Championship with victories in the second round. The top seeded Ashab Irfan defeated Hong Kong’s Leo Chung 11-7, 11-5, 11-5, dominating in a 35-minute match. Sixth-seeded Hamza Khan fought back …

Polio workers give polio vaccine drops to a child as police stand guard during a vaccination campaign in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.— Reuters/File Of total, five cases are from KP, four from Sindh, and one from Punjab. No vaccination drive carried out in parts of KP since Oct 2023. Third nationwide polio campaign of 2025 is set to …