South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen, who made his international debut in 2018, announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Monday. The 33-year-old shared the news via social media, describing his decision as deeply emotional yet ultimately peaceful. “It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klaasen wrote. “It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with.” Klaasen reflected on his…
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Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has asserted that his party was instrumental in making Pakistan an atomic power and in the joint development of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft with China. The ruling party has recently gone to significant lengths in claiming credit for nuclear technology, seemingly downplaying the role of nuclear physicist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, widely known as the father of Pakistan’s atomic weapons program, by stating that “he is no hero.” In an interview, responding to a question about Dr. Khan being overlooked during the Youm-e-Takbeer celebrations on May 28 this year,…
It was former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa who initially brought a critical matter to the attention of then-prime minister Imran Khan — a dossier containing alleged details of corruption linked to Bushra Bibi, who was the First Lady at the time. Khan, however, immediately resisted this overture, reportedly telling Bajwa: “Bushra Bibi is my red line.” According to insiders privy to the exchange, Khan dismissed the contents of the folder as “one-sided.” When Bajwa suggested that the prime minister investigate the connections of individuals close to Bushra Bibi — including Farah Gogi, then-Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, and…
Pakistan experienced a marginal increase in militant attacks during May 2025. This uptick occurred even as heightened military tensions with neighboring India did not result in a significant escalation of violence from extremist groups. Data released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicates a 5% rise in attacks compared to April, though the overall assessment suggests that militant groups largely remained contained despite the prevailing regional geopolitical climate. According to the PICSS monthly security assessment, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a slight increase from 81 in April. These incidents led to 113 fatalities, including 52…
The port city has experienced tremors for the sixth time since yesterday, with fresh seismic activity reported from various areas of the metropolis on Monday morning. Residents reported feeling tremors once again in the vicinity of Landhi and Malir at approximately 10:25 AM. Locals from Quaidabad, Malir, Saudabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Khokhrapar, Steel Town, and surrounding neighborhoods also confirmed experiencing the jolts. A second round of tremors was felt at 11:04 AM, leading to widespread panic. Many residents rushed out of their homes in fear. According to the Seismological Centre, the latest tremor in Landhi and Malir registered a magnitude of 3.2.…
Pakistan has vehemently condemned recent antagonistic statements emanating from the Indian leadership, including remarks made in Bihar, characterizing them as indicative of a profoundly “troubling mindset” that prioritizes animosity over the pursuit of peace. “Indian leadership’s recent remarks including those made in Bihar reflect a deeply troubling mindset that prioritizes hostility over peace,” stated Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan in response to media inquiries. He asserted that any endeavor to portray Pakistan as the root cause of regional instability is detached from reality. Khan emphasized that the international community is well-informed of India’s history of aggressive conduct, which encompasses…
In a profoundly tragic incident, a laborer in Rahim Yar Khan administered poison to his three children before taking his own life on Monday, reportedly due to his inability to afford Eid attire for them, according to police. The police stated that the heartbreaking event occurred in the Sardar Garh Basti Haji Pir area of Rukanpur village. The man, identified as a tractor trolley driver, had been unemployed and grappling with severe distress for an extended period, police sources revealed. In a desperate act, he allegedly gave poisonous pills to his two disabled sons and daughter, subsequently consuming them himself.…
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are reportedly close to reaching an agreement on proposed tax relief for the salaried class in the forthcoming 2025–26 federal budget, as reported by The News on Sunday. However, achieving the ambitious revenue target of Rs14.2 trillion will present a significant challenge, particularly given the expanding shortfall against the revised tax collection goal of Rs12.33 trillion for the current fiscal year. Following intensive negotiations on Friday night, IMF officials granted in-principle approval for a reduction in income tax rates across various salary slabs. The Washington-based lender estimates that these proposed cuts would provide…
The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 is poised to be a reform-heavy, IMF-guided document designed to stabilize the economy while achieving a delicate balance between fiscal consolidation and targeted relief. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to present the budget in the National Assembly on June 10, assuming no further delays. Its presentation was initially scheduled for June 2 but was postponed following snags in talks with the IMF concerning tax relief measures. Ahead of the budget, analysts at Topline Securities and Arif Habib Limited (AHL) project the government will maintain its consistent improvements in the primary balance,…
According to reports, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly forged a closer bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, owing to “fallouts” with their respective in-laws. As per The Mail, Brooklyn and Nicola have enlisted the services of the same lawyer as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to assist them with “reputation management.” Last week, Jenny Afia, the British solicitor for Schillings law firm, was approached by the couple who are reportedly at odds with Brooklyn’s parents, David and Victoria Beckham. It could be safely assumed that this suggestion came from the…
