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A collage showing Karachi Kings’ Hasan Ali (left) and Peshawar Zalmi’s Babar Azam during a PSL match. — Facebook@KarachiKings/PCB/FileKARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Hassan Ali has thrown his full support behind under-fire former captain Babar Azam, who is currently battling a dip in form and performance.Speaking at a press conference after his Pakistan Super League (PSL) match on Monday, the fast bowler described Babar as Pakistan’s “best player” and dismissed criticism of his form, though he acknowledged that the star batter was going through a tough time. Hassan’s remarks came when a journalist referred to one of his past comments about…
Meghan Markle breaks silence after claims she reaches out to King CharlesMeghan Markle has released a big statement after reports she offered olive branch to her father-in-law King Charles, saying “so excited”Royal expert Neil Sean, in an interview with the Fox News Digital, cited “a very well-placed source” as claiming that a “sample box of delights from As Ever has been delivered to Clarence House with a note.”He told the publication, “An As Ever gift box [was sent], which included the… jams, honey, crêpes mix and various assortments, according to a very well-placed source.”This was a gifted idea from… the…
A view shows The World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025. — ReutersMembers of the World Health Organisation reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation said early on Wednesday.The legally binding pact is intended to shore up the world’s defences against new pathogens after the Covid-19 pandemic killed millions of people in 2020-22.The proposal outlines measures to prevent future pandemics and strengthen global collaboration. This includes establishing a pathogen access and benefit sharing system and building geographically diverse research capacities among others.The agreement also…
Statistics agency says economy ‘off to a good start’ despite more ‘complex and severe’ external environment.China’s economy grew 5.4 percent in the January-March quarter, the country’s statistics agency has said, a stronger-than-expected performance that comes as exporters are bracing for the fallout of United States President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs. Industrial output rose 6.5 percent, the biggest gain among individual sectors, while the service sector expanded 5.3 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics of China said on Wednesday. Retail sales and agricultural production grew 4.6 percent and 4.0 percent, respectively. “The national economy was off to a good start and…
The Ministry of Health and Community Protection participated, in a dialogue session on “Integger Medicine”, in cooperation with health authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and representatives of Malaysia …
Art enthusiasts admire the intricate details of Imran Qureshi’s miniature paintings, reflecting a unique blend of tradition and innovation. — By reporterDUBAI: Renowned Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi, celebrated for his innovative and culturally rich art, has brought his latest masterpieces to Dubai in an exclusive solo exhibition.Qureshi, a recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz, is known for blending traditional techniques with modern narratives. The exhibition features a range of art forms, including miniature paintings, stunning photographic displays, and a digital art video set to traditional Sufi music, offering visitors a multidimensional cultural experience. Visitors experience the mesmerising digital art video paired…
Protesters holding signs take part in a rally to demand the end of deportations in US immigration policy, at Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/FileDept of Government Efficiency staffers get access to migrants’ databases.Officials work at HUD on rule that would ban mixed-status households.White House backs moves, saying sharing data to find migrants, remove them. Personal data, which is normally protected from dissemination, is being used by Donald Trump’s administration to find undocumented immigrants where they work, study and live, often with the goal of removing them from their housing and the workforce, reported The Detroit…
An outside view of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. — AFP/FileThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 is an update to the 2017 law, with the primary objective to attract domestic and foreign investment, enhance transparency, and curb illegal mining to leverage the province’s vast mineral resources for economic development.This comprehensive legislation, detailed in a recent white paper, addresses governance, enforcement and economic development while prioritising transparency and environmental responsibility. Definitions have been sharpened and key roles now require qualified mining engineers or geologists selected on merit. The appellate tribunal, previously chaired by the secretary of minerals, will now…
Meagan Good makes shocking revelation about divorce from DeVon FranklinMeagan Good has made a shocking revelation about her divorce from DeVon Franklin.During an appearance on the latest episode of Zeus’ The Jason Lee Show podcast, the 43-year-old actress revealed that Devon initiated their breakup.She explained that the film producer “left” her. The Harlem star added that it was “an amicable parting,” but she wouldn’t tell too many details about their relationship.”What I can say is, it’s not that anybody did anything wrong. I can’t say that he f—ed that up and I can’t say that I f—ed that up,” said…
These are the key events on day 1,147 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is where things stand on Wednesday, April 16: Fighting Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its units destroyed 115 Ukrainian drones in an overnight attack. The ministry also accused Kyiv of carrying out six attacks on Kremlin energy infrastructure in the past day, despite a mutually agreed 30-day moratorium on energy strikes. A Russian military court jailed a Kremlin soldier for 15 years after convicting him of desertion and voluntarily surrendering to Ukraine. A Russian court also jailed five young Russian citizens, all in their 20s, for setting…