Hasan Mahmud’s six-for puts Bangladesh in command against Australia
DARWIN – Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best performance with 6-55 to power Bangladesh into a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test against Australia, dismissing the hosts for a modest 198 before the visitors closed on 96-1, trailing by just 102 runs.
Independence Day celebrations planned with fireworks, flag hoisting, rafting race
NARAN – A series of activities is being organized in Naran under the auspices of the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
Babar, Abdullah lead Pakistan’s surge in latest ICC Test rankings
LAHORE – Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique were among the biggest movers in the latest ICC Test rankings after impressive performances in the recently concluded two-match Test series against the West Indies, which finished level at 1-1.
Ambassador Mumtaz Baloch rekindles flame at tomb of unknown soldier at Arc De Triomphe
PARIS – Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was the guest of honour at the annual Ravivage de la Flamme (rekindling of the flame) ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra receives Pakistan’s 4Thrives PUBG MOBILE team
Paris – Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch received Pakistan’s top professional PUBG MOBILE team, 4Thrives, which is competing in the Grand Finals of the PUBG MOBILE World Cup 2026 at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
Ton-up Fakhar Zaman helps Greens beat Whites in Champions Cup opener
LAHORE – Fakhar Zaman produced a trademark attacking century to inspire Pakistan Greens to a convincing five-wicket victory over Pakistan Whites in the opening match of the National Champions Cup 2026 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
PM Shehbaz wishes speedy recovery to Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended his warm wishes and prayers for a swift and smooth recovery to his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim as the latter undergoes medical procedures.
Galiyat turns white and green welcoming tourists for I-Day celebrations
NATHIAGALI – Amid hide and seek between sunshine and clouds over Galiyat hills, tourists alongwith families flocked to Nathiagali and Thandyani to celebrate Pakistan’s independence day in most beffting manner.
Shaheen, Shadab, Saim, Sahibzada set for National Champions Cup battle
LAHORE – Pakistan’s leading white-ball cricketers will go head-to-head as the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026-27 gets underway in Multan on Tuesday, with four star-studded teams beginning an important talent hunt ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of two key Mediterranean bases
DAMASCUS – Syria and Russia have reached an agreement over the future of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases that ultimately ends their use a military outposts for Moscow, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
