In a recent statement, US President-elect Donald Trump warned that the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will face a 100% tariff on their exports to the US if they proceed with plans to undermine the US dollar by introducing a new BRICS currency. This threat follows the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, where the nations discussed enhancing the use of local currencies in trade. Trump emphasized that any move to replace the dollar in global transactions would result in severe economic repercussions for these countries. At the summit, there was a push for strengthening correspondent banking…
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Multan, Pakistan – India has lost the hosting rights for the 2025 Blind Women’s T20 World Cup after refusing to allow its cricket team to travel to Pakistan for the ongoing men’s tournament. This decision was made during a meeting of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) in Multan, where India’s refusal to issue visas and no-objection certificates (NOCs) for the event sparked controversy. India’s policy of withholding visas, which also affected the Blind World Cup 2022, led to the revocation of the hosting rights. The WBCC also decided that until diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan are resolved, both…
Karachi, Pakistan – The Pakistani junior hockey team secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Malaysia in their final group match of the Junior Hockey Asia Cup in Oman, advancing to the semifinal. Star player Sufiyan Khan was the hero of the match, scoring a hat-trick to lead his team to an impressive win. This victory ensures Pakistan’s spot in the 2025 Junior World Cup, which will be held in India. The match started with a strong lead from Pakistan, as Sufiyan opened the scoring just three minutes into the game. Malaysia briefly leveled the score in the second quarter, but…
Karachi – Legendary Pakistani squash player Jansher Khan has been officially inducted into the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Hall of Fame, joining Malaysian player Nicol David as the latest recipients of this prestigious recognition. The induction ceremony took place at the Hong Kong Football Club on December 1, 2024, where Jansher was celebrated for his unparalleled achievements in the sport. Khan’s remarkable career includes eight World Open titles, six British Open titles, and a record 99 professional tournament victories. Jansher Khan’s name is synonymous with squash excellence. He dominated the sport for nearly two decades, holding the world No. 1…
Karachi – In a significant development, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has come under scrutiny by sports federations, including 23 national bodies under the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). These federations expressed concerns over PSB’s recent proposals, which they believe threaten their autonomy and independence, key principles upheld by the Olympic Charter. The federations argue that the PSB’s actions, including the creation of an election commission and the imposition of ad-hoc committees, would breach international regulations and compromise their ability to manage internal matters freely. In response to the proposed changes, the federations have sent a joint letter to the PSB,…
Jay Shah, the former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has taken on the role of Chairman at the International Cricket Council (ICC). His appointment comes at a pivotal time for international cricket, particularly in relation to the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan. This tournament has sparked tension between Pakistan and India, with India expressing security concerns over playing in Pakistan. Despite reassurances, India has yet to commit to sending its team. In his first statement as ICC Chair, Shah emphasized his focus on promoting the sport’s global inclusivity,…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered authorities to seize vehicles that have not passed fitness inspections as part of a larger effort to combat smog in the region. This ruling comes amid rising pollution levels in Lahore, which has been listed as one of the world’s most polluted cities. In response, the district administration has imposed heavy fines on vehicles without fitness certificates and those that contribute to smog. A crackdown on unfit vehicles has already led to fines and the seizure of thousands of vehicles. Between November 1 and 30, over 16,000 vehicles were inspected, with more than…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on December 3-4, 2024. The summit, a collaborative effort by Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, aims to strengthen global cooperation on water resource management. PM Shehbaz will address a roundtable focusing on freshwater conservation and the restoration of wetlands. He is expected to emphasize Pakistan’s efforts in water conservation, improving water quality, and enhancing climate resilience. The Prime Minister will also highlight the urgency of international collaboration to address climate-induced challenges such as floods and erratic weather patterns. While in Riyadh, he will engage…
Imran Khan, the incarcerated leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has shown a clear preference for his wife, Bushra Bibi, to convey his political messages, rather than relying on senior party leaders. According to Bushra Bibi’s spokesperson, Mashal Yousafzai, Khan feels frustrated as his instructions are often manipulated or blocked by those within his own party. As a result, he has tasked Bushra Bibi with directly conveying his intentions to the public and PTI workers. Yousafzai stated that Khan gave Bushra Bibi precise instructions on how to manage the party’s affairs, emphasizing that the “final call” protest was a critical moment…
Imran Khan, the incarcerated leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has instructed the party to bring the issue of the recent crackdown on protesters in Islamabad to parliament. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, addressing the media after visiting Khan at Adiala Jail, stated that the PTI founder expressed deep sorrow over the deaths during the “final call” protest and ordered PTI lawmakers to raise the issue in both the National Assembly and the Senate. The protests, which began on November 24, were abruptly suspended on November 27. During this period, nearly 1,000 PTI supporters were arrested, and tragic clashes led to the…
