World karate master Ashraf Tai was shifted to a private hospital on Monday after complaining of breathing issues. A spokesperson at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NIVCD), where Tai was shifted to, said the karate master received treatment in the emergency ward. He was later moved to the CCU. The spokesperson added his condition was now improving. Ashraf’s wife has appealed to the government to support her husband and to help them. In March, the Sindh government had provided financial assistance of Rs 2 million to Tai, the founder of martial arts in Pakistan. In this regard, under the…
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Islamabad United clinched second consecutive victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 as they defeated Peshawar Zalmi by defending a massive 244-run target in the fifth match of the tournament played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 244, Zalmi were bowled out for 144 in 18.2 overs despite a fighting knock from wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who scored a blistering 87 — his highest score in PSL history. Zalmi’s innings got off to a shaky start when skipper Babar Azam was dismissed for just one run in the second over, falling to Ben Dwarshuis,…
Pakistan women exhibited superb performance in a low-scoring contest as they defeated West Indies by 65 runs to register their third consecutive win at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. Pakistan women’s team set a target of 192 runs for the West Indies with the help of Sidra Amin’s crucial innings of 54 runs. Opening batter Muneeba Ali scored 33 runs off 60 balls, followed by Sidra Nawaz’s 23 and Aliya Riaz’s 20. From West Indies, Hayley Matthews, Karishma Ramharack, and Afy Fletcher sent off three Pakistani batters to the pavilion, whereas Ashmini…
Lahore Qalandars’ left-arm spinner Asif Afridi has set his sights on achieving a distinct milestone as record in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, targeting the most dot balls and fewest boundaries conceded in the tournament. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, the 38-year-old left-arm spinner revealed his determination to stand out with his disciplined bowling. “My goal is to bowl the highest number of dot balls in the tournament while also conceding the fewest boundaries,” Afridi said. Afridi admitted he is still struggling with pain from an eye injury but emphasised that his focus shifts entirely…
A resolution condemning the brutal killing of eight Pakistani nationals in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province was submitted in the Punjab Assembly on Monday. The resolution, moved by – PML-N MPA Hina Pervaiz Butt – expressed deep grief over the targeted killing of Pakistani citizens who were employed as car mechanics in the remote Mehrestan area of Iran’s Sistan province. According to the text, “This House strongly condemns the brutal murder of eight Pakistanis. The deceased were hard-working labourers who had gone abroad for livelihood.” The resolution further stated that all victims hailed from Punjab, and such an act of…
Supreme Court of Pakistan has refused to immediately restrain judges who have been transferred to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from performing their duties. However, the court has issued notices to all parties involved in the seniority dispute case filed by five IHC judges. A five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court heard the case concerning the seniority of judges transferred to the IHC. The petitioners had requested the court to issue a stay order ahead of the Judicial Commission meeting scheduled for April 18, fearing the case could be impacted. The court declined the stay request but scheduled the…
A seminar on the conservation of the endangered houbara bustard was held in Islamabad under the auspices of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), where participants called for improved policies to ensure the protection and breeding of the species. WWF officials expressed concern over the declining population of houbara bustards in Pakistan, especially the Indian houbara, which now has only 35 individuals remaining in the country. They noted that the government lacks comprehensive data on the various species of houbara present in Pakistan. The experts stressed the urgent need for a clear policy on both the hunting and breeding…
The Punjab government has responded to continuous protests and narrative building by the Sindh government and nationalist parties about alleged water theft by the larger province, writing a formal letter to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA), expressing strong reservations over the distribution of water. According to sources, the letter alleges that Sindh has been receiving unauthorized water at the Sukkur Barrage through the Rice Canal — a fact that has reportedly been concealed. Punjab government has adopted a strict stance, claiming that Sindh has been given more than its allocated share, while Punjab has received less, causing growing unrest…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially announced the suspension of Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) services at post offices across the country. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and ensure better resource utilization. According to a statement issued by NADRA, registration counters will now be established in union councils nationwide. The authority clarified that only Pakistan Post’s existing equipment will be used at these new locations to avoid any wastage of resources. The decision comes amid growing concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities at post office facilities. NADRA expressed fears of potential cyber attacks targeting Pakistan Post sites,…
Renowned actress and model Nadia Hussain appeared before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle on Monday to record her statement in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The celebrity spent over two and a half hours at the FIA office and was accompanied by her legal team. According to FIA sources, Nadia submitted a two-page written statement denying any involvement in money laundering. She clarified that the funds used to set up her beauty salons were borrowed from her husband, Atif Khan, and had been duly declared in her tax returns. Also Read: FIA issues call-up notice…
