The man last known to be seen with a University of Pittsburgh student before she vanished from a beach in the Dominican Republic gave more details to local prosecutors about the last time he saw her, Dominican news station Noticias SIN reported. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, disappeared from the beach of the Riu República Hotel in the early hours of March 6, sparking a frantic search involving authorities from the Dominican Republic, the United States, and India, where Konanki was born. The man who was with her at the beach, Joshua Steven Riibe, told prosecutors he and Konanki were hit by…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to suppress Palestinian-supported protests on college campuses, even as protests have erupted over the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil at the president’s residence in New York City, with ongoing resistance in legal and other efforts. Khalil, a Palestinian refugee whose green card was revoked due to his involvement in protests at Columbia University in New York City last spring, is currently in ICE custody in Louisiana. A new video posted online by the American Civil Liberties Union on Friday shows moments of his arrest on March 8 by his pregnant wife. According to court…
Following surgery, Ashton Colby was confined to bed, unable to move his arms or perform basic tasks. His father, Rick Colby, was there every step of the way, aiding his recovery from top surgery – support that meant the world to Ashton from his conservative Republican father after he came out as transgender and underwent the operation. Surgery is an option that some, but not all, trans people choose as part of the broader gender-affirming care they may receive to aid their transition. Ashton was 19 at the time. “He was there in the hotel room, helping me recover and…
A powerful storm system roared across the Midwest and South Friday night, unleashing a series of tornadoes that carved paths of destruction and left at least three dead in Missouri. The outbreak of tornadoes raked through towns under the cover of darkness — the most dangerous and deadly time for a tornado outbreak. The magnitude of the damage was unclear in the early-morning hours Saturday as forecasters at the National Weather Service furiously issued tornado warnings and the radar lit up with severe thunderstorms from Wisconsin to Mississippi. It’s part of a major, cross-country low pressure system that has killed…
Community Leader and Banker Abu Turab Tariq Passes Away By: Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas, TX: Community leader and renowned banker Wallace State Bank Dallas Texas Regional President Mr,Abu Turab Tariq passed away this afternoon. May his soul rest in peace! He is survived by his wife, Lubna Tariq, and his sons, Omair Tariq and Ali Tariq. His funeral prayer will be held tomorrow March, 16th on Sunday at the Islamic Center of Frisco after Dhuhr prayers, and he will be laid to rest at Restland Cemetery. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ Late Abu Turab Tariq was originally from Karachi, Pakistan,…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) made history with the unveiling of its 10th edition trophy, named “Luminara,” in the waters of the Arabian Sea. This unprecedented move marked a new milestone in the league’s history, reflecting the spirit of innovation, resilience, and excellence that has defined Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. “Luminara” stood as a striking masterpiece, crafted from a single sheet of solid silver, meticulously machined to create intricate stone settings. Weighing 10 kilograms, the trophy was adorned with 22,850 high-lustre zircon stones, symbolizing the stars, energy, and competitive excellence of HBL PSL. The name “Luminara,” derived from the Latin…
Pakistan fast bowler Jahandad Khan stated on Friday that he will aim to secure victories for the country. Speaking to the media in Christchurch, Khan said: “The pitches here in New Zealand favor the batters, and the grounds are also relatively small.” “The conditions here are challenging, and it’s not easy to defeat any team on their home ground,” Khan noted. He further stated: “The team’s morale is high, as the squad includes fringe players.” “The training has been productive. We will endeavor to win the matches for Pakistan,” Khan concluded.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has sparked widespread debate by questioning the status of Pakistan pacers as the world’s best bowling attack. His comments came during a podcast appearance alongside fellow England cricketer Adil Rashid, addressing perceptions around Pakistan’s celebrated pace trio. Moeen directly challenged a common narrative within cricket circles regarding Pakistan’s seam bowling resources. “There’s this perception, especially among people with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the best seamers. I’m like, no. They’re good, but they’re not the best,” Ali stated during the discussion. While acknowledging the individual talents of Pakistan’s premier fast bowlers, Ali maintained his position…
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will continue as Test skipper for the upcoming England series following India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory, according to reports from Indian media outlets. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have extended Sharma’s Test captaincy tenure despite his recent batting struggles, confirming he will lead the five-match Test series against England scheduled from June to August 2025. Sharma’s leadership received strong endorsement after guiding India to an unbeaten run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, culminating in a four-wicket victory over New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. Cricket…
Pakistan cricket captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged that the national team has failed to meet fan expectations during a press conference ahead of their upcoming series. “We haven’t played cricket according to our fans’ expectations, and they’re understandably not happy with us,” Agha stated. “Our team is built around young players, but we’ve come here to win.” The skipper addressed pitch conditions for the upcoming matches, noting that while the wicket appears to favor pace bowlers, spinners would likely find assistance as well. He revealed that the final playing eleven has not been decided yet. Discussing key players’ form, Agha…
