Steer, De La Cruz Power Reds Past Cubs in Wild-Card Chase CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer led the charge for the Cincinnati Reds with a pair of home runs, including a decisive two-run shot in the sixth inning, as the Reds topped the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Friday night. Steer wasn’t alone in the power surge. […]
Brits’ 171 Powers South Africa to Victory Despite Sidra Amin’s Record Ton LAHORE — Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s patient century guided South Africa to a commanding 292-3 in 46 overs, a target later revised to 313 runs, as the visitors sealed a hard-fought win over Pakistan in the second ODI. Pakistan, chasing […]
Dar Hails Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact as ‘Historic Milestone’ LONDON — Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement as a “historic milestone,” saying it formally strengthens the long-standing security partnership between the two countries. Speaking to the media in London, Dar noted that the pact—inked in Riyadh earlier this week […]
Flood Situation Eases at Sukkur Barrage, FFD Reports ISLAMABAD — The water level at Sukkur Barrage is gradually receding, according to the latest update from the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD). In its report, the FFD said the Indus River is experiencing a low flood at Guddu Barrage and a medium flood at both Sukkur and […]
Flood Breach Damages M-5 Motorway, Traffic Suspended MULTAN — A breach has developed in the eastern section of the M-5 Motorway, sweeping away a portion of the road, according to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Multan. Earlier, strong flood currents had already damaged the western side of the same stretch. Motorway Police and National […]
PMD Forecasts Hot, Dry Weather as Punjab Declares Monsoon Season Over ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that no major rainfall is expected across most parts of the country in the coming days. According to the forecast, flood-hit areas of Punjab and Sindh will continue to experience hot and dry conditions throughout […]
FBR Cracks Down on Social Media Users Flaunting Wealth Without Paying Taxes ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is targeting social media users who showcase lavish lifestyles online but have failed to file their income tax returns, according to sources within the tax authority. Insiders revealed that the FBR’s Social Media Monitoring Team […]
Trump Unveils $1 Million “Gold Card” Residency Program, Targets H-1B Visas WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration measure alongside a $1 million “gold card” residency program, signaling the latest push in his ongoing crackdown on U.S. immigration. The announcement, made in the Oval Office on Friday, is expected to face […]
Trump and Xi Talk TikTok, Ukraine, and Future Meetings The leaders of the world’s two largest economies spoke by phone for the second time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, in an effort to keep tensions with China in check despite his past sharp criticism of the country. During the call, the U.S. […]
US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns Following Trump’s Call for Dismissal Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has resigned, informing his staff via email, according to the New York Times and other U.S. media outlets. The resignation came just hours after former President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval […]
