Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack on Monday during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match and was rushed to a hospital in Savar, leaving the cricketing fraternity in shock. Tamim, 36, was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a 50-over DPL match against Shinepukur Cricket Club when he complained of chest pain after participating in the toss. Medical personnel were immediately called to the field, and after receiving initial treatment, he was transported to Fazilatunnesa Hospital in Savar. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief physician Dr. Debashish Chowdhury confirmed that Tamim had suffered a cardiac episode. “Early tests…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Karachi Kings have announced David Warner as their captain for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. Warner, the Australian cricket star, was picked by Karachi Kings as their first-choice Platinum player in the PSL 2025 Players’ Draft. Welcoming Warner to the team, Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal stated, “We are delighted to have David Warner as our captain and part of the Karachi Kings family.”
A high-profile U.S. delegation will visit Greenland this week to tour an American military base and attend a dogsled race, as President Donald Trump promotes the idea of a U.S. annexation of the strategic, semi-autonomous Danish territory. Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, will lead the delegation that includes White House national security adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Waltz and Wright plan to visit the Pituffik space base, the U.S. military base in Greenland. The White House said they will receive briefings from U.S. service members there. They will then join Vance to visit historical…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restored the right of PTI founder to meet visitors twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while hearing petitions related to jail meetings. The larger bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Muhammad Azam, issued the ruling. According to the court’s decision, only individuals nominated by PTI founder’s coordinator, Salman Akram Raja, will be allowed to meet him. Furthermore, the court has strictly prohibited any media interaction following these meetings. During the hearing, PTI founder’s lawyer, Zaheer Abbas, argued that despite submitting requests according to…
The immediate restoration of social media platform X in Pakistan remains unlikely as negotiations between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the platform’s foreign management have failed to reach a resolution. According to sources, PTA has decided not to restore the service on its own without explicit government or court directives. PTA officials confirmed to Samaa TV that despite multiple exchanges of correspondence, X has refused to register in Pakistan or comply with local laws. The regulatory authority maintains that the platform’s policies conflict with Pakistani regulations, preventing a resolution. PTA further revealed that the platform was blocked on February…
The Sindh government on Monday announced a public holiday on April 4 to commemorate the death anniversary of former prime minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. According to a notification issued by the provincial government, all government offices, autonomous bodies, and educational institutions under its administrative control will remain closed. The announcement comes shortly after the Eidul Fitr holidays, which are set to conclude on April 2 in the province. Meanwhile, in a significant tribute to the late leader, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred the country’s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, on Bhutto. The award…
South Africa’s expelled ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned home on Sunday to a raucous reception at Cape Town International Airport, following his removal by the administration of former US President Donald Trump. Rasool and his wife, Rosieda, were surrounded by cheering supporters as they emerged in the arrivals terminal, requiring a police escort to navigate through the crowd. Addressing his supporters with a megaphone, Rasool struck a defiant tone. “A declaration of persona non grata is meant to humiliate you,” he said. “But when you return to crowds like this, with warmth like this, then I will…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise and Taxation Department has issued a letter to the Health Department, instructing hospitals to deduct professional tax from doctors’ salaries. According to the letter, the tax deduction will be made as per the prescribed rates, and hospitals have also been directed to recover outstanding tax dues from doctors. The directive follows a 2021 ruling by the Peshawar High Court (PHC). The letter further warns that hospital administrations could face penalties if they fail to comply with the court order.
NEPRA has completed the hearing on tariff revision requests from seven Independent Power Producers (IPPs). If approved, consumers could receive a relief of 50 paisa per unit, leading to an estimated overall saving of Rs920 billion. The hearing was held on the requests submitted by seven IPPs under the 2002 power policy, including Nishat Chunian Power, Nishat Power, Narowal Energy Limited, Liberty Power Tech Limited, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited, Sapphire Electric Power Limited, and Saif Power Limited. The requests aimed at reducing power generation costs. Key issues discussed included the exchange rate adjustment mechanism, the payment system under the “Take…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz conducted a surprise visit to Jinnah Hospital in Lahore, where she uncovered several shortcomings in the hospital’s administration. Following a series of complaints from patients and their attendants regarding the unavailability of free medicines and essential medical tests, the chief minister took decisive action, ordering the immediate suspension of the hospital’s principal and medical superintendent (MS). The CM’s unexpected arrival at Jinnah Hospital exposed critical issues within the healthcare facility. During her inspection of the medicine store, she found that medicines were in stock, yet patients in the emergency ward were being denied them. Expressing…
