Stories by Agencies

Trio set for debuts as Pakistan commence 2027 preparations with Bangladesh ODIs

Their preparations for the tournament will kick off with the three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 10:15am

ICC books separate flights for stranded West Indies, South Africa cricketers

All the West Indies and South African players have been booked on individual commercial airline flights. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 11:14am

Saim, Akhlaq shine in Karachi Whites, Lahore Whites victories

PESHAWAR: Karachi Whites and Lahore Whites emerged victorious agai­nst Bahawalpur and Faisalabad, respectively, on... Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:54am

West Ham reach FA Cup quarters after Ouattara’s penalty howler

LONDON: West Ham United moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out win against Brentford, who... Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:58am

Musk worth $839bn in Forbes list

NEW YORK: Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said on... Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:20am

Another US lawmaker posts Islamophobic views

Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests and immigration drove Islamophobia to record high in 2023, says CAIR. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:07am

Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait blocked as long as war continues

Energy secretary claims US Navy escorted ship through ‘troubled waters’, later deletes X post. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:38am

Hesson backs new-look Pakistan ahead of BD one-dayers

Says tour offers valuable opportunity to test the younger players in challenging conditions. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:52am

Sri Lanka appoint Kirsten as new head coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they... Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Kamran fireworks give Abbottabad thrilling win over Multan

PESHAWAR: A superb unbeaten 95 from Kamran Ghulam powered Abbottabad to a thrilling eight-wicket victory over Multan... Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Milan edge Inter in derby to keep title chase alive

MILAN: AC Milan claimed a vital 1-0 home victory over city rivals Inter Milan on Sunday with Pervis Estupinan’s... Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

US alerts staff, citizens in Pakistan of ‘danger from protests’

Washington pulls all personnel from Riyadh embassy; asks citizens to leave southern Turkiye. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:39am

Nearly 700,000 displaced by Israeli onslaught on Lebanon

Lebanese parliament postpones legislative elections for two years; Lebanese president suggests full truce, direct talks. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:58am

Israeli settlers kill three Palestinians in West Bank

Two killed in a strike on car in Gaza. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:04am

Sumptuous Yamal strike gives Barca win in Bilbao and four-point lead

BILBAO: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal struck a superb second-half winner to earn his side a hard-fought 1-0 victory at... Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Lahore Whites, Karachi Whites open National T20 Cup with victories

Farhan hit an unbeaten half-century while Mohammad Akhlaq also scored a fifty as they lifted Lahore Whites from early troubles. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 10:06am

Guirassy on target as Dortmund beat Cologne

COLOGNE: Serhou Guirassy scored his 12th league goal of the season as Borussia Dortmund kept up their slim hopes of... Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Clinical India rout New Zealand to create history

AHMEDABAD: India in an impressive all-round performance won a record third T20 World Cup title on Sunday and became... Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Southampton strike late to dump Fulham out of FA Cup

Southampton join a powerful-looking quartet already through to the last eight with Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool in the hat for the quarter-finals. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 10:02am

England outplay Pakistan in World Cup hockey qualifier decider

England earned their first penalty corner just 49 seconds after the start at the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium. Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:06am