West Indies Hold Edge as Day 1 Ends in Test Against Bangladesh

  Bangladesh started the day strong after opting to bowl first. Pacers Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud delivered disciplined opening spells. Taskin Ahmed made the early breakthroughs, dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty to leave the West Indies struggling. At lunch, the visitors looked in control, eager to maintain momentum. The afternoon session saw Mikyle …

Imran Khan Defends Bushra Bibi Amid Saudi Arabia Controversy

  Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has defended his wife, Bushra Bibi, after her comments allegedly implicating Saudi Arabia in his government’s ouster drew criticism. He stated that her words were “taken out of context” to stir unnecessary controversy. Khan clarified through his official X handle on Friday that Bushra Bibi “didn’t mention Saudi Arabia …

PPL Named Top Corporate Donor for 19th Consecutive Year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has once again secured its position as one of Pakistan’s largest corporate donors. The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) recognized PPL for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions in 2022. This marks the 19th consecutive year the company has received this honor. PPL’s CSR contributions for the financial year 2023-24 …

Gunmen Attack Convoy in Kurram, Leaving 38 Dead

KURRAM: At least 38 people were killed, and several others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked passenger vehicles in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P) Kurram district on Thursday. The convoy was traveling from Parachinar to Peshawar when it came under heavy fire in the remote Ochut area. Gunmen targeted the vehicles from surrounding hills, unleashing automatic gunfire. Police confirmed …

Pakistan Stock Exchange Welcomes 10,001 New Investors in October

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant rise in investors registrations in October 2024. According to data from the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), 10,001 new accounts were registered during the month. This marked a 17% month-on-month increase. Active Accounts Reach 345,290 The surge in registrations has pushed the total number of …

Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Concerns

Oil prices increased on Thursday, fueled by supply concerns linked to heightened geopolitical tensions. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and developments in the global energy market have played a significant role in this upward trend. Brent crude futures for January delivery rose by 28 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $73.09 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West …

Karachi Trader Arrested for Defrauding Chinese Company in Mineral Scam

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cooperative Crime Circle arrested a Karachi-based trader accused of defrauding a Chinese company. He sent containers filled with soil and gravel instead of chrome ore. The fraudulent shipment was valued at Rs. 110 million. FIA officials confirmed that a case was registered against Syed Zeeshan Afzal Bilgrami, the owner of …

Swara Bhasker Highlights Respect for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Beyond Birth Identity

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has made a strong statement emphasizing that respect for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is rooted in the heart and not confined to one’s birth community. Her remarks come amid criticism over her interfaith marriage and political involvement. Swara Bhasker’s husband, Fahad Ahmad, contested the Maharashtra State Assembly elections on a Nationalist …

Three Killed in Israeli Attack on Nuseirat Refugee Camp

The Wafa News Agency reported that an Israeli attack on the al-Da’alsa family home in the Nuseirat refugee camp claimed three lives on Wednesday evening. This incident is part of a series of deadly strikes in Gaza overnight. Several areas in Gaza faced intense bombardment: Beit Lahiya: At least 66 people were killed, and dozens …

Pakistan Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Cases in 2024

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded 20,057 dengue cases in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), sources reported on Wednesday. The figures span from January 1 to November 15, highlighting the severity of the outbreak. Ten people have died from dengue this year. However, the report indicates a lack of data from …

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