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. […]
Pakistan Idol auditions draw huge crowd in Multan
A grand spectacle of Pakistan’s biggest music competition, Pakistan Idol, lit up Multan as aspiring singers gathered in large numbers at the Arts Council to participate in the auditions. Men and women, young students, and passionate music lovers thronged the venue, hoping to turn their melodious voices into a golden opportunity. Participants not only showcased […]
Cricketer Haider Ali’s bail extended in rape investigation
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 the police on August 20, 2025 but the police told him to appear after two weeks. Meanwhile, […]
Wasim Akram reveals his era’s top five cricketers
Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has revealed his top five cricketers from his illustrious playing days, naming Sir Vivian Richards as the toughest batter he bowled to. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside England greats Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, Akram reflected on the highlights of his […]
Karachi weather forecast: Will it rain tomorrow?
KARACHI: Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari on Wednesday said that the spell of monsoon showers is expected to persist in Karachi until August 23. Laghari, speaking on Geo News’ programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath”, added that more rainfall is also likely in the city tomorrow (Thursday). According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), powerful monsoon currents […]
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 […]
Gill and Bumrah in India’s Asia Cup squad, Jaiswal ignored
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (L) celebrates with teammate Shubman Gill after taking the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) final match between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. — AFP Defending champions India named top order batter Shubman […]
New monkeypox case detected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal health authorities have confirmed a new case of monkeypox after laboratory tests at the National Institute of Health (NIH) identified the viral infection in a 42-year-old man from Attock district who had recently returned from the Gulf country. According to NIH officials, the patient from Village Malla Mansoor, Tehsil Hazro, Attock, arrived […]