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LONDON: As cricket fans gear up for the much-hyped ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is hoping for a final between the hosts, Men in Green, and England. Khan said that he would like to see Pakistan and England face off each other in the final for ICC Champions Trophy that is set to commence from February 19 to March 9, marking Pakistan’s long-awaited return to hosting major international cricket after nearly three decades. “I have a rule: I always support the winner. I don’t lose that way. I hope it’s a great Champions Trophy,” he explained to…
Kate Middlton, Prince William take back control from the public and mediaPrince William and Kate Midleton have been brought under the microscope due to their new bid for controlling their own narrativeThe assistant editor of The Times has a lot to say about the Valentines Day snap that Prince William and Kate Middleton shared on their Instagram account. What cements this in royal history is the fact that this is the very first time that the Wales’s have acknowledged Valentines Day so publicly. So, to Ms Mansey, “Both the Valentine’s post and the video are part of a wider departure…
In addition to the epic India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match at the tournament.The ICC Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday with the world’s top eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for the prestigious title. Here are three highly anticipated matches in the group phase of the 50-over-a-side tournament: Australia vs England (February 22): The great Ashes rivals clash in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The one-day international (ODI) World Cup holders Australia have had the upper hand against their old foes in recent 50-over matches and…
The Sheikh Zayed Festival Administration announced the extension of its activities until the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in response to the turnout
This collage shows Mustafa Amir (left) and his mother speaking in a video statement. — Facebook@Saba Butt/File/Screengrab/Geo NewsCIA decides to contact FIA for technical assistance in case.Armughan’s call centre “involved’ in illegal activities, scam”.CTD to examine weapons seized from suspect’s residence.KARACHI: As uncertainty continues to shroud the mystery around Mustafa Amir’s murder, his mother has assailed police while calling for action against Investigation Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Ali Hassan for defaming her son.”SSP Ali Hassan never listened to me or understood that my son was missing. It was the police’s job to find out where he was if he was…
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and other delegation members attend the Afghan peace conference in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters/FileKABUL: A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday, in a rare diplomatic visit outside of the region.The Afghan delegation left Kabul on Saturday, in a visit that local media said would last one week and included officials from the higher education, foreign affairs, and economy ministries. “We seek dignified interaction with the world for a strong, united, advanced, prosperous, developed Afghanistan and to be an active member of the international community,” Latif Nazari, a deputy minister at…
Pakistani Army soldier salutes while standing on an air defence missile system during Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 23, 2022. — Reuters In the last phase of the Biden Administration, the then US deputy NSA Jon Finer made shocking remarks that Pakistan’s missiles will have the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia including the US.This was an unprecedented statement by any US official, which came as a surprise not only for Pakistan, but also for policy and missile experts around the globe. Finer, however, was unable to establish any motive for Pakistan to develop this capability.…
(From left to right) Pakistani cyclists Ali Ilyas Jawaid, Zainab Rizwan and Rabia Gharib. — ReporterLAHORE: Showcasing impressive performance at the Asian Road Cycling Championship, Pakistani cyclist succeeded in securing sixth spot — country’s best ever in the tournament — by winning six medals. Pakistani cyclists won two gold, silver and bronze medals each in the championship held in Thailand. Cyclist Ali Ilyas Jawaid won gold in Individual Time Trial (ITT) and managed to secure silver medal in the Road Race (IRR).Ilyas’s gold came in the Men’s Master Open (35-39 age group) after he completed the 21.4km course in 26…
Prince Harry offers ‘heartfelt support’ amid fresh vow Prince Harry has offered his support and listened to personal stories after the duke spent time at the Nations’ Home.According to a statement released on Harry and Meghan Markle’s website, the penultimate day of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 was a testament to the spirit of unity. The Duke spent time at the Nations’ Home, a vibrant gathering place designed to connect families, friends, and supporters of the athletes. This space has offered much-needed comfort throughout the games, providing a sense of belonging for all those who have stood by the…
Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Monday, February 17: Fighting At least four people were killed by Ukrainian drone strikes in two separate incidents in Russia’s Belgorod region, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. In one incident, a woman was killed instantly by an attack on the car she was travelling in. Three men were later killed in a similar attack. More Ukrainian drone attacks later injured one person and damaged 12 houses in Russia’s Krasnodar region, said Governor Veniamin Kondratyev. Moscow’s Ministry of Defence said nine Ukrainian…