Cricket, PSL 9: Zalmi Beats Sultans by 4 Runs

RAWALPINDI: Multan Sultans suffered a four-run defeat in a last-over thriller against Peshawar Zalmi at Pindi Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday (5th March, 2024) night. Iftikhar Ahmed’s unbeaten half-century went in vain as Peshawar Zalmi edged over the table-toppers in the 21st match of HBL PSL 9. Batting of Multan Sultans 200 for the loss […]

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China raises defense spending by 7.2 percent

BEIJING: China has announced on Tuesday (5th March, 2024) that it was boosting its defense spending in 2024, as hostility over Taiwan and in the South China Sea grows. The 7.2 per cent increase, identical to last year’s figure, was announced at the start of the annual meeting of the country’s rubber-stamp parliament, the National […]

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Sarkein Bahal, Punjab Khushhal Program Launched

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, chairing a meeting here on Monday, directed to start “Sarkein Bahaal Punjab Khushhal” project for the socio-economic development of people of Punjab. The CM said “No road should be left broken in Punjab in 6 months.” Repair and rehabilitation of all inter and intra district roads should be […]

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ECP rejects SIC’s request for reserved seats allocation

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday (4th March, 2024) rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea for allocation of minority and women reserve seats in national and provincial assemblies. PTI took to the X (Twitter) to to hold: “The ECP continues to disrespect public mandate and the people of Pakistan. Giving our […]

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PSL’s washout matches: Refund of tickets

RAWALPINDI: Following Saturday’s complete washout of HBL Pakistan Super League 9 matches in here, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on the complete refund of ticket value. Tickets purchased through Express Centers: Ticket-buyers can apply for refunds from Tuesday, 12 March through designated centers (details will be posted on the corporate and […]

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Xi felicitates Shehbaz on his election as PM

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Sunday (3rd March, 2024) congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Pakistan’s PM for the second time. President Xi Jinping expressed the confidence that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistan’s new government, and under the united efforts of all sectors […]

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8th edition of Women Int’l Film Festival ends

ISLAMABAD: The 8th edition of the Women International Film Festival (WIFF) concluded on Saturday, the two-day event, which commenced on March 2nd, 2024, witnessed a diverse array of films from across the globe, emphasizing the festival’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in the world of cinema.With a staggering 1,300 submissions, the festival showcased 31 […]

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Three terrorists killed in Karak District

KARAK: The security forces on Saturday (2nd March, 2024) killed three terrorists amid an intense exchange of fire while four of them got injured during an IBO conducted in Karak district. During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between the Army troops and the terrorists. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered […]

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Nomination papers of Asif Zardari for presidential election submitted

KARACHI: CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday (2nd March, 2024) submitted the nomination papers of Asif Ali Zardari for the presidential elections to the Sindh High Court Chief Justice. Syed Murad Ali Shah along with Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) Faryal Talpur, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sharjeel Inaam Memon […]

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Election for PM to take place on Sunday (3rd March)

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday (2nd March, 2024) approved the nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-N’s Shehbaz Sharif and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) leader Omar Ayub Khan for the prime minister election. The Speaker approved the nomination papers for the Prime Minister’s slot after the scrutiny of the papers. […]

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