Novak Djokovic moved two wins away from his 100th career title, defeating Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6(4). Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka secured her first Miami Open final appearance with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini. Djokovic, 37, celebrated with a triumphant roar after an ace on match point, with his coach Andy Murray mirroring his excitement. After trailing Korda 5-2 in the second set, Djokovic broke back at 5-3, using his strong serve to clinch the match. This win makes Djokovic the oldest ATP Masters 1000 semi-finalist, surpassing Roger Federer. Djokovic, aiming for a record seventh Miami Open title, will face…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the first ODI at McLean Park in Napier tomorrow (Saturday). According to details, the team management has held consultations to finalize the playing XI for the series opener against the Black Caps. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed expressed hope that the Pakistan fast bowlers will showcase their bowling prowess. Javed said, “Hopefully, the players will replicate the performances they delivered against Australia and South Africa when they face New Zealand.” It is important to note that the Green Shirts, led by Salman Ali Agha, suffered a 4-1 defeat against New…
All private schools in Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore, will remain closed on March 28. According to details, the district educational authority has issued a notification in this regard. On the other hand, BISE Lahore has clarified that the grade-9 examination will be held tomorrow as scheduled. The grade-9 examination on April 4 will commence according to the date sheet. Eid-Al-Fitr: Educational Institutions to Remain Closed for 10 Days Separately, it has been reported that all public schools in Punjab will remain closed for 10 days during the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr. According to the details, the Punjab School Education Department…
militants were killed in a series of operations conducted by the security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 26 and 27. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations, aimed at neutralizing terrorism in the region, began with an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. During this operation, security forces engaged militants, resulting in the death of five terrorists. In a subsequent operation, also in Mir Ali, three additional militants were killed. These engagements are part of the ongoing efforts to disrupt militant activities in the area. A third operation, which occurred in the…
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notices to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other parties in response to a petition seeking the annulment of an FIR against journalist Farhan Mallick. During the proceedings, Mallick’s counsel, Advocate Abdul Moeez, argued that the cases against his client were baseless and driven by malice. He contended that while the initial legal action appeared to be undertaken by the FIA, subsequent developments indicated that the investigating officer was also personally involved. The petitioner sought to include the investigating officer, the FIA director-general, and the federation as respondents in the case, a…
A local court on Friday approved the post-arrest bail application of journalist Waheed Murad, who was arrested under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly sharing a social media post related to Balochistan. Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah, while hearing the case, inquired from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor about the evidence recovered against the journalist. Murad’s lawyer, Iman Mazari, informed the court that her client had merely quoted and posted the words of Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) leader Akhtar Mengal. The FIA prosecutor, however, maintained that the post in question contained remarks about “Baloch genocide” and was linked to a…
Pakistan’s former Foreign Secretary, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, passed away on Friday morning in Karachi at the age of 85. The news of his demise was confirmed in a condolence statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson, highlighting his exceptional contributions to Pakistan’s diplomacy and foreign relations. The obituary stated that Najmuddin Shaikh dedicated nearly four decades of his life to serving Pakistan with unwavering commitment. During his illustrious career, he held key diplomatic positions, representing the country as an ambassador to Germany, Canada, the United States, and Iran. His tenure in these crucial postings was marked by his efforts to…
A high-level meeting of the civil and military leadership, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has resolved to take a firm stance against terrorism and counter anti-national narratives on traditional and digital media. The meeting, attended by representatives from all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, focused on strengthening national security measures under the National Action Plan. According to sources, a key decision was made to ensure that the perpetrators of the Jaffar Express attack are exposed to the world, leaving no stone unturned in bringing them to justice. Crackdown on Anti-National Campaigns The leadership also resolved to…
JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri on Friday attributed the tensions between his party (JUI-F) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Expressing his views, Ghauri stated, “The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces a threat from internal conspiracies rather than external ones.” “Whenever an opposition alliance is about to form, conspirators begin to create obstacles,” Ghauri maintained. Ghauri lamented, “Creating obstacles to form the grand alliance will benefit the government and non-democratic forces.” “Ali Amin Gandapur is afraid of the opposition alliance continuing to lead in KP,” he said. “The PTI leadership needs to keep an eye on…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed on Friday the necessity of embracing national unity to combat the scourge of terrorism. Speaking at the “Rab-e-Zul-Jalaal Ka Ehsaan – Pakistan Day” ceremony, he expressed that the nation’s progress hinges on a united front, particularly against the forces of terror. PM Shehbaz Sharif stated, “Every individual in this nation must contribute to the country’s development,” highlighting the sacrifices made by the armed forces in the fight against terrorism. He also emphasized that the collective efforts of the people are essential in ending this menace, which has long threatened Pakistan’s stability and prosperity. “The establishment…
