LONDON: Manchester United secured a dominant 7-0 victory over third-tier Barnsley on Tuesday, progressing to the last 16 of the League Cup. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen each scored twice as United cruised to victory at Old Trafford. Premier League sides Brentford and Crystal Palace also advanced, with Brentford defeating Leyton Orient 3-1 and Palace edging past Queen’s Park Rangers 2-1. However, Fulham suffered a shock exit, losing 16-15 in a marathon 34-penalty shootout to Preston North End after a 1-1 draw, setting a record for the longest shootout in League Cup history. Manchester United manager Erik Ten…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Basketball icon Michael Jordan’s sprawling estate in Highland Park, Illinois, is finally under contract after a 12-year wait. The luxurious property, initially listed for $29 million in 2012, boasts a regulation-size indoor basketball court, a putting green, a tennis court, a circular pool, and numerous other high-end amenities. The 32,683-square-foot mansion features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, and a 14-car garage, sitting on a sprawling 7.39-acre lot. The property’s iconic front gate, emblazoned with Jordan’s famous jersey number “23,” has become a landmark for fans and passersby. Jordan, who built the house in 1995 during his illustrious career with the…
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and current head coach Gautam Gambhir are set to appear in an exclusive sit-down interview. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the event ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai. Kohli and Gambhir relationship has been a subject of much discussion in the cricketing community. Their history of on-field confrontations, particularly during IPL 2023, raised concerns among fans when Gambhir was appointed as head coach. However, the two seem ready to move past their differences. The BCCI teased the interview, stating it would provide insights into the…
Pressure is mounting on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from Hindu extremist groups to boycott the Bangladesh cricket team due to alleged political violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The Hindu Mahasabha, a right-wing organisation, has threatened to disrupt the upcoming Test match in Kanpur. Vice-President Jaiveer Bharadwaj stated, “Hindus are being massacred in Bangladesh… temples are being destroyed,” leading the group to oppose the India-Bangladesh cricket match in Gwalior. This follows a letter from another right-wing group, Janajagriti Samiti, demanding the cancellation of the scheduled matches. They argue that no games should occur until the alleged…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The team, which touched down in Karachi from Dubai, will be conducting a thorough review of the arrangements made for the prestigious tournament. In the initial phase of their visit, the delegation will inspect the National Bank Stadium in Karachi today. They will scrutinise the ongoing construction work and renovations, as well as evaluate the facilities provided. PCB officials will brief the ICC members on various administrative aspects, and security officials will provide an overview of the safety measures in…
Stakeholders for Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, have reached an agreement to begin construction on the White Oil Pipeline Project, with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The project, spanning 477 kilometres, will link key locations in Pakistan, including Machike, Thalian, and Taru Jabba, and is set to enhance the country’s oil distribution system. The White Oil Pipeline Project is a flagship initiative led by the Pakistan State Oil (PSO), PARCO, and the Inter-State Gas System, with Frontier Works Organisation overseeing the construction. Running parallel to the motorway, this two-part pipeline will connect the Attock Refinery with key sites…
The latest currency exchange rates have been updated, showing minor gains the Ruppee has made against the USD and other major currencies. The indicative buying rate for the US dollar stands at Rs 278.50, with the selling price at Rs 280.70. The British pound is being bought at Rs365.20 and sold at Rs 368.85. Meanwhile, the euro is listed at Rs 308.70 for buying and Rs 311.80 for selling. The rates for other currencies include the Saudi riyal, with a buying price of Rs 73.85 and a selling price of Rs 74.58, while the UAE dirham is being bought at…
The stocks maintained their dominance at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with shares surging over 800.02 points during intraday trading on Wednesday. The benchmark KSE-100 index rose by 795.95 points, or 0.99%, reaching 80,287.08 points, up from the prior close of 79,491.13 points at 12:30 pm. Earlier this week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off with a gain of 158.08 points, driven by an optimistic economic outlook amid rising exports and surging remittances. The KSE-100 index began trading on a strong note, reaching an intraday high of 79,993.17 points in the morning session. This early surge was fuelled by…
The US Federal Reserve is all but certain to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years, a significant move likely to ripple through global financial markets. Senior officials at the US central bank including Fed chair Jerome Powell have in recent weeks indicated that a rate cut is coming this month, as inflation eases toward the bank’s long-term target of two per cent, and the labor market continues to cool. The decision will affect the rates at which commercial banks lend to consumers and businesses, affecting the cost of borrowing on everything from mortgages to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will provide $2 billion in annual assistance to Pakistan over the next three years to support infrastructure development and climate-resilient initiatives. In 2022, massive floods triggered by climate change devastated several parts of Pakistan, killing 1,700 people, washing away swathes of agricultural land, affecting 33 million people, and incurring losses worth $30 billion, according to government estimates. A report by the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities showed last week that the country had only received $10.9bn from international development partners out of the total estimated loss…
