MANCHESTER, UK: Inter Milan achieved a surprising 0-0 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, avenging their narrow defeat in the 2023 Champions League final. The match was intense, with both teams failing to convert several opportunities. Manchester City struggled to penetrate Inter Milan’s robust defense, while Inter, effective on the counter-attack, was unable to capitalize on their chances. Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola commended Inter’s defensive discipline, which made it challenging for City to create clear chances. Inter’s coach Simone Inzaghi expressed contentment with his team’s performance against the formidable Manchester City side. City’s star striker,…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles is battling to reclaim her Olympic bronze medal, with video evidence from the Netflix docuseries *Simone Biles Rising* potentially pivotal in her case. Chiles originally earned the bronze in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later decided that her coach’s challenge was submitted late, awarding the medal to Romania’s Ana Barbosu instead. Chiles’ legal team has now appealed to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, presenting video evidence that allegedly proves her coach’s inquiry was within the permissible time limit. This footage, captured by the Netflix crew…
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera has been handed a 20-year ban by Cricket Australia (CA) following allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a female cricketer. An investigation by the CA integrity unit revealed that Samaraweera, during his tenure with Cricket Victoria, displayed a “coercive and controlling manner” towards the player over an extended period, leading to the severe sanction. As a result of this breach of CA’s Code of Conduct, Samaraweera is prohibited from holding any position within CA or state cricket organizations. Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins condemned Samaraweera’s actions, describing them as “utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of…
England captain Ben Stokes is set to undergo a scan next week to assess his hamstring injury and determine his fitness for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan. The 33-year-old sustained the injury in early August, causing him to miss England’s 2-1 series loss to Sri Lanka. Despite his injury, Stokes has remained active in training, including a lengthy net session at Durham’s Chester-le-Street last week, and he recently participated in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the PGA Championship at Wentworth. The forthcoming scan is part of routine monitoring and is not due to any recent setbacks. The first Test…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to reveal the full schedule for the upcoming three-match Test series against England within the next few days. The series will feature two Tests in Multan and one in Rawalpindi. As excitement builds for the series, there is uncertainty regarding England’s participation due to the fitness of captain Ben Stokes. Stokes, who sustained a hamstring injury in early August, is included in the 17-member squad for the tour. He is scheduled to undergo a scan next week to assess his readiness for the first Test, which begins on October 7. The decision to…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is contemplating holding the IPL 2025 mega auction overseas, with Abu Dhabi currently leading the shortlist. Muscat and Doha are also being considered as potential locations. Though the exact dates for the auction are yet to be finalized, sources suggest that it may be scheduled for either the second week of November or the third week of December. The auction is planned to occur before BCCI Secretary Jay Shah begins his tenure as ICC chairman on December 1, 2024. “The BCCI is exploring various options, and the franchises will be informed…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is exploring the establishment of a new steel mill in Karachi with Russian cooperation. Both nations have agreed to form working groups to advance the project. Russian Federation Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Aleksei Gruzdev, met with Pakistan’s Minister for Industries, Production, and National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Wednesday. During their discussion, Hussain revealed that the Pakistani government has allocated 700 acres of land from Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for the proposed steel mill. Despite having significant iron ore reserves estimated at 1,887 million tons, Pakistan currently imports around $2.7 billion worth of…
The value of the Pakistani rupee fluctuated against major foreign currencies on Tuesday. The rupee saw a slight decline against the US dollar, with the buying price reaching Rs 279.00 and the selling price at Rs 280.70. The British pound experienced a modest rise, trading at Rs 366.45 for buying and Rs 370.10 for selling. Against the Euro, the rupee made slight gains, with the Euro bought at Rs 307.70 and sold at Rs 310.75. In the Gulf region, the Saudi riyal traded at Rs 73.80 for buying and Rs 74.53 for selling, while the UAE dirham was bought at…
ISLAMABAD:At the ‘PAKSAT-MM1 Satellite Application Conference,’ Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reiterated the government’s dedication to using space technology to drive national progress. The conference marked the operationalisation of the PAKSAT-MM1 satellite. Khawaja highlighted the satellite’s transformative potential for communication infrastructure, noting that it would enhance internet connectivity in remote areas and contribute to a digitally connected Pakistan. She emphasized that digitalisation and technological advancements are crucial for socio-economic growth. The Minister also pointed out that Pakistan had improved its position in the UN’s e-governance development index, moving up 14 points and becoming one…
KARACHI: Following a brief one-day break, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 80,000 mark, gaining nearly 1,000 points. The rally was fueled by speculation surrounding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board meeting scheduled for September 25, which is expected to approve a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The KSE-100 index began the day positively but dipped to an intra-day low of 79,798.75 points before climbing steadily throughout the trading session. The market’s upward momentum was bolstered by favorable economic indicators, including rising remittances, increased exports, and a decreasing trade deficit. Further boosting investor confidence was the…
