PM Shehbaz orders hassle-free provision of petrol subsidy
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme has been successfully rolled out across Pakistan, with petrol being provided at a discounted rate of Rs100 per litre under the scheme.
Mohsin Naqvi inaugurates PCB School Cricket Talent Hunt Programme
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) School Cricket Talent Hunt Programme formally got underway, with PCB Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi arriving at Gaddafi Stadium to mark the launch of the initiative aimed at promoting cricket at the grassroots level and identifying emerging young talent.
Ton-up Travis Head helps Australia rout Zimbabwe, seal ODI series
HARARE – Australia clinched the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with an emphatic 84-run victory in the second match in Harare on Friday, riding on a blistering century from opener Travis Head and a record-breaking batting performance.
Pakistan survive Thailand scare to seal Asian Games semis spot
NISSHIN – Pakistan survived a spirited challenge from Thailand to secure a three-wicket victory with two balls to spare in a rain-shortened second quarter-final of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday.
Makkah drone threat foiled as Gulf war escalates
OIC, Yemen and Arab League condemn attacks on holy sites Pakistan vows practical, diplomatic support for Riyadh Houthis claim strikes on Yanbu, airbase and Saudi F-15 Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border Islamabad warns any attack on oil tanker stuck near Saudi pipeline will be ‘act of war’.
Pakistan rout England to seal ODI series 3-1
WORMSLEY – Pakistan U19 capped their impressive one-day tour of England with a crushing 200-run victory over the hosts in the fourth and final Youth ODI at Sir Paul Getty’s Ground on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 series triumph.
Sirens sound in Makkah as Saudis, Houthis trade strikes
Saudi crown prince, Egypt’s Sissi hold closed-door meeting in Cairo Saudi Arabia vows to defend sovereignty, protect vital interests 13 civilians injured in Houthi attacks on three Saudi cities Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs held secret meeting on Iran: Media report.
Renshaw ton, Ellis five-for power Australia to 59-run win over Zimbabwe
HARARE – Matt Renshaw struck a blistering maiden ODI century before Nathan Ellis produced a sensational five-wicket haul as Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 59 runs in the opening match of their three-game series at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.
Zverev erases US Open heartbreak with maiden New York crown
NEW YORK – Alexander Zverev finally erased one of the most painful chapters of his career on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his maiden US Open title and complete a remarkable Grand Slam breakthrough.
