Bangladesh players extended a guard of honour to Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews as he walked out to bat in his farewell Test at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday. The gesture occurred during the 52nd over of Sri Lanka’s first innings, with the 38-year-old Mathews making his way to the crease after Dinesh Chandimal’s dismissal. As he entered the field, Bangladesh players and match officials formed two lines, applauding the veteran cricketer in a symbolic and respectful acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport. Visibly moved, Mathews acknowledged the tribute by raising his hand towards the Bangladeshi players before…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has expressed his strong anticipation for the 15th season of the Big Bash League (BBL), highlighting his desire to dismiss top batters including Babar Azam, Steve Smith, and David Warner. During a recent podcast interview, the 25-year-old left-arm pacer was asked which of the three wickets he would value most. Afridi, in response, declined to single out any one player. “For me, it’s all three,” he replied with a smile. “I wouldn’t pick just one because all of them are crucial wickets. They’re key players for their teams, and I’d love to dismiss…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has offered a rare and frank assessment of Pakistan’s governance structure, describing it as a “hybrid model” where civilian and military leadership share power. He asserts that this model is yielding “excellent results” and could remain a permanent fixture until Pakistan overcomes its “economic and governance problems.” Speaking to Arab News, Asif acknowledged the effectiveness of this model in navigating Pakistan through challenging periods. “This is a hybrid model. It’s not an ideal democratic government… So, this arrangement, the hybrid arrangement, I think [it] is doing wonders,” the minister stated. He added, “If this sort of…
Astronomical forecasts indicate that the new Islamic year, 1447 Hijri, is anticipated to commence on Friday, June 27, as the Muharram moon is unlikely to be sighted on June 25. Experts have confirmed that the birth of the Muharram moon will occur on June 25 at 3:31 PM, making it improbable for it to be visible to the naked eye on the same day, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. They suggest a strong possibility of the Muharram moon being sighted on June 26. However, astronomers added that there is a slight chance of moon visibility through telescopes…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has issued a stern warning, claiming that there are ongoing conspiracies aimed at toppling his provincial government. In an impassioned video message released on Friday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader stated that he might dissolve the provincial assembly at any moment if these alleged attempts persist. Gandapur asserted that political maneuvers are being orchestrated to destabilize his administration. “If this continues, I will dissolve the assembly myself at any time,” he cautioned. He further elaborated that a failure to pass the provincial budget could provide the federal government with a pretext to assume…
Lieutenant General (retd) Sajjad Ghani has stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), citing personal reasons. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has forwarded his resignation to the Cabinet Division for formal approval. In an official statement, the Prime Minister lauded Sajjad Ghani’s services during his tenure, acknowledging his significant contributions to Pakistan’s water and power infrastructure development. The Prime Minister also extended his best wishes to the outgoing chairman for his future endeavors. Sajjad Ghani, who assumed the position as the 23rd chairman of WAPDA in mid-2022, brought a distinctive blend of military…
The government of Pakistan has officially announced its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination recognizes his crucial intervention during the recent military standoff between Pakistan and India. According to a formal statement issued by Islamabad on the government’s official X account, President Trump’s “decisive diplomatic engagement and pivotal leadership” were instrumental in de-escalating an “extremely volatile situation” between the two nuclear-armed nations. This intervention, the statement claims, potentially averted a full-scale war that could have endangered millions of lives. “President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship by engaging both Islamabad…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Saturday vehemently denied Indian media reports suggesting the country had requested a ceasefire following recent border hostilities. The FO asserted that Pakistan merely exercised its right to self-defense in response to Indian aggression. In a statement issued to counter what it termed “false claims” attributed to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, the FO declared, “We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression.” The statement further clarified that Senator Dar, in his interviews and public remarks, had consistently explained that “Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression in exercise…
The Punjab Home Department has announced the enforcement of Section 144 across the province from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram to ensure peace and order during the sacred month. In a notification released on Saturday, the provincial home department stated that all activities deemed sensitive or potentially provocative will be prohibited during this period. Special security arrangements will be rigorously implemented to prevent sectarian violence. According to the official spokesperson, no new religious processions or gatherings will be permitted during Muharram. The government has also imposed an outright ban on the public display of all types of weapons…
Senior Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has issued a cautionary statement, asserting that extending the tenure of the constitutional bench before a verdict on the 26th Amendment could severely erode public trust and exacerbate the ongoing crisis within the judiciary. In a communication addressed to the Judicial Commission members, penned prior to the Commission’s June 19 meeting, Justice Shah voiced his objection to the proposed extension of judges’ terms on the constitutional bench. Justice Shah highlighted that he had previously informed the Commission of his unavailability for the meeting due to being out of the country. He conveyed his…
