India team during Champions Trophy match aganist Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Februar 23, 2025. — ICC In order to raise fitness levels and boost players’ aerobic capacity, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced the rugby-inspired Bronco Test — involving multiple shuttle runs of 20 metres, 40 […]
Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025. Reuters Trump says will gauge Putin’s actions over next two weeks. Zelenskiy hails summit with Trump as a step towards peace. Russia launches largest attack this month amid peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he […]
Musk quietly puts brakes on plans for new political party
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. — Reuters Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly putting the brakes on plans to start his new […]
US intel chief slashes payroll to root out ‘deep state actors’
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard attends a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2025. — Reuters Gabbard says she will reduce ODNI by over 40% by 2025 end. Cutting bloated bureaucracy, rooting out deep state actors: Gabbard. Gabbard’s findings run up against […]
Mobile, data services restored in Quetta on court’s order: PTA
A representational image of a person using a mobile phone. — Reuters/File Mobile, data services restored in parts of Balochistan: PTA Petitioner says internet remains partially down in Quetta. Officials to be summoned again if services not restored: BHCIn compliance with the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) […]
Fresh rainfall hits Karachi, intensity likely to ease by tonight
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Karachi on August 19, 2025. — AFP Flooding cripples Pakistan’s financial capital City received over 200 mm of rainfall from Aug 19 to 20. Death toll rises to 17 in recent Karachi rains. KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi received fresh monsoon showers on Thursday evening […]
No bilaterals, but Pakistan-India set for Asia Cup: Indian ministry
The Indian cricket team will not be stopped from playing the Asia Cup next month as it is a multi-lateral engagement, India’s Sports Ministry said on Thursday, but ruled out the continuation of any bilateral encounter. The ministry unveiled the new “unprecedented” policy related to India’s international engagements with emphasis on Pakistan, Indian news agency PTI reported. […]
Cricketer Haider Ali’s bail extended in rape investigation
Right-handed batter Haider Ali speaks during an interview at Kent County Cricket Ground. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard/File LONDON: Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been given a two-week bail extension by the Greater Manchester Police after a British-Pakistani woman reported him for the alleged rape at a local hotel. Haider Ali was set to appear before […]