South Africa delivered a resounding performance against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, securing a staggering 408-run win in the second Test and sweeping the series 2-0. With this victory, the Proteas leap to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, having amassed 36 points from three wins and a single loss, maintaining a 75% win percentage. India, on the other hand, slipped down to fifth position, falling behind Pakistan after consecutive defeats. The Men in Blue now have a record of four wins, four losses, and one draw in nine matches, accumulating 52…
Author: Baseerat Talib
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese forward, will be available to feature in Portugal’s initial matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a decision by the global football governing body to issue a partially suspended ban. The decision came on Tuesday, shortly after Ronaldo received a red card during Portugal’s recent international fixtures. This disciplinary action, however, will not prevent him from representing his nation when the tournament kicks off next summer in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The incident that triggered the ban occurred in November, when Portugal faced a 2-0 defeat against Ireland in Dublin. Ronaldo, who…
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, has emphasized that the steadfast commitment of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the defense of truth and national sovereignty has significantly enhanced Pakistan’s standing on the global stage. He stated that the greatest strength of the nation lies in its unity, and the adversaries’ malicious intentions will always be thwarted. He made these remarks during a visit by participants of the 27th National Security Workshop to the General Headquarters (GHQ), where they received an extensive briefing on both domestic and regional security dynamics. During the visit, the delegation was…
The recent by-elections have opened a new chapter in the political landscape of Punjab, and the government has interpreted the outcome as a strong public endorsement of its current policies. According to government representatives, the results have not come as a surprise, as they believe that the environment in various constituencies had already been showing signs of increasing trust in the ruling party The leadership has argued that the voters’ decisions were shaped by visible development initiatives, consistency in service delivery, and an overarching desire for stability after several months of political uncertainty that had kept people on edge. This…
Pakistan’s state-run trading body has moved forward with another significant step in its export operations by issuing a fresh tender aimed at purchasing one hundred thousand tonnes of IRRI-6 long-grain white rice. This rice is not being procured for domestic stockpiles but is specifically intended for shipment to Bangladesh, where demand for affordable long-grain varieties has risen steadily in recent months. The cargo will be exported as break-bulk through Karachi’s ports, and the tender allows bidders to submit offers starting from twenty-five thousand tonnes, or in larger multiples, all the way up to the full tendered quantity. A small margin…
Bollywood’s legendary actor Dharmendra, often called the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. He had been facing serious health challenges in recent weeks, including respiratory complications that required hospitalization earlier in the month. Reports indicate that he had been discharged after receiving care, but his condition remained fragile, and his death was confirmed recently. The timing is poignant, coming just weeks before his 90th birthday, which would have been a major milestone in a career spanning more than six decades. Dharmendra’s contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled. Making his debut in 1960,…
Saudi Aramco, the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has recently announced a significant expansion of its partnerships with major U.S. companies, signing 17 new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a combined potential value exceeding $30 billion. These agreements were formalized through Aramco’s various group companies and represent the latest step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic growth initiatives and foster long-term collaboration with American businesses. The new agreements come on the heels of the 34 MoUs and agreements that were previously announced in May during a high-profile visit by then-U.S. President Donald Trump…
Karachi’s traffic management system is entering a new era with the introduction of “robot cars” designed to automatically detect and penalize illegal parking, a move that aims to tackle one of the city’s most persistent traffic issues. Following the earlier launch of e-challans, these specially equipped vehicles are set to revolutionize the way traffic violations are monitored and enforced in Karachi’s busiest commercial hubs. According to Traffic Administration Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kashif Nadeem, the department has completed all necessary preparations for this cutting-edge system, which will first be deployed in the congested markets of Saddar and Tariq Road,…
A fresh wave of activity has begun around the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League as the Pakistan Cricket Board revealed a number of major updates for the 2026 tournament. According to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the league is moving into a new phase where competitiveness, commercial growth, and player development will be stronger and more visible than ever before. One of the most notable announcements concerns the prize money. The team that lifts the trophy in the next season will again earn five hundred thousand dollars, maintaining the previous year’s figure. However, the prize for the runner-up has…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez found themselves in the global spotlight once again, but this time not because of a football match or a fashion event. Their recent presence inside the White House created a wave of conversation across social media and international press. Yet the true essence of their visit goes far beyond the photographs and the brief Instagram caption—this moment reflects a complex blend of diplomacy, celebrity influence, cultural exchange, and global soft power. If we reconstruct the event from a different angle, the most striking scene is the one where Ronaldo is seen walking side-by-side…