Norway booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging Côte d’Ivoire 2–1 in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter. Norway took the lead in the first half through Antonio Nusa before Côte d’Ivoire responded in the 74th minute, with Amad Diallo firing home to level the score. Just as extra…
ISLAMABAD – August 21, 2025 The Pakistan Army on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir had sought an apology in connection with the May 9, 2023 riots, reiterating instead that those responsible must face accountability. Speaking to reporters after an event in Islamabad, Director General Inter-Services Public…
The Rachel Reeves-led Government has revealed the first significant policy changes in its Autumn Budget, as it grapples with what officials describe as a roughly £20 billion to £30 billion fiscal gap. Key Announcements Reeves and her team are under pressure. Their fiscal rules commit them to ensuring debt falls as a share of GDP…
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has concluded that a BBC documentary about life in Gaza breached broadcasting rules by failing to disclose a key detail about its narrator. The film, titled Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, featured narration by a 13-year-old boy whose father held a senior post in the Hamas-led administrative government. Ofcom judged that…
Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s squad for the 2025 Asia Cup has raised eyebrows among cricket followers. Despite being in excellent form, the batter was not included in the main squad, nor among the reserve players. Cricket experts have expressed surprise at the decision, calling it hard to justify given Iyer’s recent performances. Concerns were…
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, halting weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border, officials said on Saturday. The truce took effect at midday local time on December 27, following talks between senior military and defense officials from both countries. Under the agreement, both sides committed to stopping hostilities, holding current…
The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) is set to begin on 26 March 2026, marking the eleventh edition of Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 cricket competition. The tournament will run until early May and feature a total of 44 matches played across multiple cities in Pakistan. This season is particularly significant as the league expands from…
Rawalpindi Police officers encouraged for excellent security arrangements during cricket events. On the directives of Dr. Usman Anwar, Inspector General of Police Punjab, the appreciation process for outstanding performance by Rawalpindi Police officers continues, particularly for ensuring exemplary security arrangements during recent cricket events. In this regard, City Police Officer Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani…
Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary lauded…
Australia became the first country in the world to implement a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from using major social-media platforms. The law requires platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and several others to block under-16s from holding accounts. The ban comes into effect as part of legislation passed in…
