Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL 11 in a gripping final after defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The win ends a long wait for Zalmi, who last lifted the trophy in 2017, and marks a major moment for captain Babar Azam. Chasing a target of 130, Zalmi had a shaky start. They lost both openers, including Babar Azam, in the very first over. The early collapse put pressure on the middle order, but Aaron Hardie stepped up when it mattered most. Hardie played a calm and controlled innings. He built a key partnership with Abdul Samad,…
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The US response to Iran 14-point plan has added a new layer of uncertainty to already tense relations between the two countries. Iran says it received Washington’s reply through Pakistan and is now reviewing it in Tehran. Officials in Iran confirmed that the message is under careful consideration. However, the United States has not publicly confirmed sending any formal response. President Donald Trump has already signaled strong reservations, calling the proposal unacceptable in a recent interview. According to Iranian sources, the plan includes demands for the US to pull its forces away from Iran’s borders and end its naval blockade.…
The mystery of identity of Afghan refugees in KP has taken a surprising turn after new findings exposed serious flaws in the identification system. Authorities discovered unusual cases where members of the same family hold different nationalities, creating confusion and concern. In several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, officials found families where one sibling is registered as a Pakistani citizen while another is listed as an Afghan refugee. In some cases, a mother is Afghan and the father is Pakistani. There are also reports where two brothers have different legal identities. These findings have made the mystery of identity…
A drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur left at least three people injured when a quadcopter targeted a cricket match in the Mamund area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. The sudden strike created panic among players and spectators gathered at the venue. According to reports from state media, the drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur took place in the Shahi Tangi area of Mamund tehsil while the match was underway. The injured were quickly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Officials said the drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur is part of a troubling pattern…
Pakistan refineries are under severe financial pressure as a dispute over the government’s pricing formula and rising import costs continues to deepen. The sector, which had earlier agreed to a pricing mechanism linked to international crude benchmarks, is now warning of unsustainable losses. Industry officials say Pakistan refineries are struggling due to what they call an “artificial” cap on profit margins. The government has fixed the diesel crack spread at $41.5 per barrel, but refineries argue this figure does not reflect real market conditions. They claim the actual cost of crude oil is much higher once freight charges, premiums, and…
US awards $488m F-16 radar support under a new defence contract aimed at strengthening technical and engineering services for key military aircraft systems. The deal includes Pakistan among several partner nations benefiting from the programme. The United States Air Force has awarded the contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. The agreement focuses on providing long-term engineering and technical support for F-16 radar systems used by multiple countries under the Foreign Military Sales programme. The contract covers maintenance and support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems. Work will be carried out in Maryland and is scheduled to continue until March 2036,…
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United turned into one of the most exciting matches of PSL 11 as the Kingsmen secured a dramatic two-run victory to book their place in the final. The high-pressure second eliminator was played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday and kept fans on the edge until the last ball. With this win in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, the debutant side moved into the PSL 11 final, where they will face table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday at the same venue. The defeat ended Islamabad United’s journey in the tournament. Chasing 187 runs, Islamabad United started poorly…
India facing isolation has become a key point in Pakistan’s recent diplomatic narrative, as Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the country has achieved both military and diplomatic success. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, he stressed that Pakistan is gaining global recognition as a voice for peace. He said Pakistan’s position has strengthened on the world stage, while India is facing isolation, failure, and growing criticism. According to him, the success of Marka-e-Haq was not limited to the battlefield. It also played out strongly on the diplomatic front. The minister pointed out that acts of terrorism in Pakistan have not…
Terror attacks in April saw a sharp decline across Pakistan, showing clear signs that ongoing security operations are working. Official figures reveal that incidents dropped by 42 percent compared to March, marking a major improvement in the country’s security situation. A total of 85 attacks were recorded nationwide in April, down from 146 in the previous month. This fall reflects the growing impact of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, as security forces stepped up efforts against militant groups. During the same period, forces carried out targeted actions and eliminated 224 militants. The number of deaths linked to these incidents also fell…
Hostilities against Iran have officially been declared over by U.S. President Donald Trump, who told Congress that fighting had stopped following a ceasefire. He said there had been no exchange of fire since early April, calling the conflict “terminated.” Trump made the announcement as a legal deadline approached. Under U.S. law, presidents can carry out military action for 60 days without Congress approval. After that, they must either seek permission or withdraw forces. By stating that hostilities against Iran have ended, Trump is trying to avoid that requirement. However, the situation remains disputed. Lawmakers, especially Democrats, argue that the conflict…
