Web Desk Staff, Author at Pakistan Observer

‘We batted long to tire Indian bowlers,’ says South African coach

GUWAHATI – South Africa deliberately extended their innings in the Guwahati Test against India to exhaust the opposition’s bowlers, their coach revealed, as the visitors…

Three PFF officials complete FIFA training ahead of SAFF U-17 bid

ISLAMABAD – Three officials from the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) have successfully completed specialized training provided by FIFA, aimed at enhancing their administrative and operational…

India says it reviewing Dhaka’s request to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina

NEW DELHI – India is assessing a formal request from Bangladesh seeking the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in…

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise inferno climbs to 44; hundreds still missing

HONG KONG – The number of fatalities from one of Hong Kong’s most devastating peacetime fires has risen to at least 44, authorities confirmed on…

Karachi several areas likely to face water shortage for 12 hours today

KARACHI – Karachi is expected to face water shortages for up to 12 hours today as maintenance work is carried out at major power supply…

US suspends all Afghan immigration applications after National Guard shooting

WASHINGTON – The United States has indefinitely suspended all immigration applications submitted by Afghan nationals after an Afghan citizen allegedly shot two National Guard personnel…

Lyari: A caricature of home

By Nadir Nabil Gabol NEWS travels fast in the narrow lanes of Lyari. Usually, it is news of a football match, a poetry recital, or…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia decide to enhance cricket, sports ties

RIYADH – Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi called on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki…

BDU unveils scale of explosive material used in suicide attack on Peshawar FC Headquarters

PESHAWAR – The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) on Wednesday released a comprehensive report on the suicide attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters, revealing the…

US says ‘extraordinary progress’ made toward Russia-Ukraine peace agreement

WASHINGTON – The United States on Monday signalled significant progress toward a potential agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with President Donald Trump stating that…