Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah Climb ICC Test Rankings

Pakistan’s right-hand fast bowler Naseem Shah and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan have made notable strides in the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Test cricket rankings. Rizwan has climbed to 17th place, while Naseem has secured the 37th spot. This marks a significant achievement for the 21-year-old Naseem, who has overtaken Barbadian player Kyle Mayers, pushing him down …

World’s Oldest Living Person Dies at 117

Maria Branyas, who held the title of the world’s oldest living person, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 117 in a Spanish nursing home. Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California, Branyas lived through two world wars, the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, the Spanish Civil War, and the COVID-19 …

PTA Blames Submarine Cable for Slow Internet Amid Firewall Controversy

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has responded to significant criticism over recent internet disruptions, linking the issue to a “fault in the undersea submarine cable.” PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez-Ur-Rehman provided this explanation after receiving intense backlash from netizens and IT sector bodies. During a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, PTA …

Tragic Bus Accident in Iran Claims 35 Pakistani Pilgrims’ Lives, 15 Injured

At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives, and 15 others were seriously injured in a tragic bus accident in Yazd, Iran. The unfortunate incident occurred when a bus carrying the pilgrims overturned and caught fire near the Taftan-Dehshir checkpoint. This accident happened around 700 kilometers from the Pakistani embassy in Tehran. Pakistan’s Ambassador to …

British Tech Tycoon Goes Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are among six people missing after their luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily in the early hours of Monday morning. The 56-meter (183-foot) yacht, named Bayesian, was carrying 22 people, including British, American, and Canadian nationals. Authorities are continuing the search as night falls. …

Super Blue Moon Dazzles Stargazers Worldwide on Aug 20

A rare Super Blue Moon captivated stargazers around the world on August 20, creating a stunning cosmic display. The glowing sphere lit up the night sky, prompting astronomy enthusiasts to share their breathtaking photos across social media platforms. The sight of the unusually bright and large Super Blue Moon was awe-inspiring, and many people eagerly …

YouTuber Aun Ali Khosa Returns Home Safely

YouTuber Aun Ali Khosa, who was reportedly abducted on August 15, has been safely returned home, his lawyers confirmed early Monday. The development follows a Lahore High Court (LHC) order requiring the Lahore police to recover Khosa by August 20. The abduction case garnered significant attention after Khosa’s wife, Binish Iqbal, filed a petition with …

Al Hilal Thrashes Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Saudi Super Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr suffered a disappointing defeat in the 2024 Saudi Super Cup final, losing 4-1 to their fierce rivals Al Hilal on Saturday. Despite Ronaldo’s best efforts, his team was outclassed by Al Hilal, who secured their second consecutive Saudi Super Cup title and their fifth overall, further cementing their dominance in the …

Mbappé’s Frustrating La Liga Debut, Real Madrid Held 1-1 by Mallorca

French football star Kylian Mbappé’s much-anticipated La Liga debut with Real Madrid ended in disappointment as the team was held to a 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca on Sunday. Despite the star-studded lineup, Madrid struggled to break down a resilient Mallorca side at the Son Moix Stadium, leaving fans and pundits questioning the team’s performance …

KCCI Urges Delay of Tajir Dost Scheme and Withdrawal of Tax Notices

Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has called for an immediate halt to the Tajir Dost Scheme and the withdrawal of tax notices issued to small shopkeepers. Sheikh highlighted that the scheme requires shopkeepers to pay a hefty tax of Rs60,000 per month, a sum deemed unaffordable for …

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