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Padel Sports made mandatory for Pakistan Cricketers during long training camps

LAHORE – Pakistan’s national cricketers will now be required to play padel sports during long-duration training camps as part of a new initiative aimed at…

PMD warns of floods, glacier melt due to Monsoon in Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalaya

KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its monsoon outlook for the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalaya (HKH) region, warning that above-normal temperatures…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final could feature extended half-time for musical show

NEW YORK – The half-time break during Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final is expected to be longer than usual as organisers plan a Super Bowl-style…

Strait of Hormuz cannot be controlled through war, aggression: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s military has rejected any US role in determining the future of the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the strategic waterway cannot be controlled…

K-Electric urges Karachi residents to follow safety measures during Monsoon rains

KARACHI – As monsoon rains are expected to arrive in Karachi and other parts of the country, K-Electric has urged residents to adopt precautionary measures…

Jazz completes acquisition of TPL Insurance, secures 76.33% stake

KARACHI – Jazz International Holding Limited has completed its acquisition of TPL Insurance Limited, formally taking control of the company after acquiring a 76.33% stake.…

Qatar extradites Pakistani-origin suspect to US in $100m stolen mobile, electronics smuggling case

DALLAS – A 28-year-old Pakistani-origin man has been extradited from Qatar to the United States to face federal charges in connection with an alleged criminal…

Sindh Drug Testing Lab declares 79 medicine syringe samples substandard or fake

KARACHI – The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory has declared 79 samples of medicines and syringes substandard or counterfeit following tests conducted between January and July…

Pakistan beat Thailand to complete Perfect Group stage at Asian U-18 Volleyball Championship

Nakhon Phanom – Pakistan maintained their unbeaten run at the Asian Under-18 Volleyball Championship with a convincing straight-sets victory over Thailand on Tuesday, finishing top…

Trump announces more strikes on Iran, says US to intensify military operations

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will launch further heavy strikes against Iran, saying military operations will intensify in…