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Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal regained consciousness and was speaking to family members after suffering a major heart attack during a domestic match, cricket officials told AFP on Tuesday. The 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he was rushed to a nearby hospital after severe chest pain on Monday. “He is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital,” club official Tariqul Islam said. Mohammedan physiotherapist Enamul Haque said Tamim was in a stable condition and would likely be transferred to…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government has estimated power tariff reduction of only Rs0.50 per unit following revision in agreements with seven independent power producers (IPPs). However, officials of the Power Division claimed that total savings would be Rs920 billion over the entire life of the private-sector IPPs. The savings comprise capacity payments to the IPPs, but the amount is very low when compared with the annual capacity charges of Rs2.5 trillion to Rs2.8 trillion paid to the IPPs. At a public hearing held on Monday to review the revised tariff, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) was informed that consumers…

UN Secretary-General makes ‘difficult decision’ to withdraw 30 percent of foreign staff from Gaza amid Israeli attacks.The United Nations has announced that it will be reducing the size of its international team on the ground in Gaza after renewed attacks on the Palestinian territory by Israeli forces killed hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel. UN spokesperson Stephan Dujarric said in a news briefing on Monday that approximately 30 of the UN’s 100 or so international staff would leave Gaza this week, admitting that the withdrawal comes at a time when humanitarian needs have soared and “concern over the protection of…

Listen to article Students in Rawalpindi are set to enjoy nine days of Eidul Fitr holidays, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Education, Express News reported. As per notification, the break will begin on March 29 and continue until April 5, covering both public and private schools across the city. The notification confirms that no board exams for 9th grade will be held during the holiday period. All educational institutions will remain closed for the full week of Eid, giving students an extended break to celebrate the festive occasion. Authorities have said normal academic activities will resume after April 5.…

Company says it is ‘grateful’ to Chinese authorities for releasing local staff after two years in detention.China has released five staff of the due diligence firm Mintz Group after nearly two years in detention, the United States-based company has said. Chinese authorities detained the five local staff in March 2023, marking the start of a series of raids on foreign consultancy and due diligence firms, including Bain & Company and Capvision Partners. China’s National Bureau of Statistics announced later that year that Mintz Group, which has its headquarters in New York, had been fined $1.5m for undertaking “foreign-related statistical investigations”…

FAISALABAD: Abbottabad and Multan advanced to the semi-finals of the National T20 Cup as they beat Lahore Whites and Karachi Whites, respectively on Sunday night here at the Iqbal Stadium. In the first quarter-final, Abbottabad overcame Lahore Whites on the back of Kamran Ghulam’s unbeaten half-century (58 not out off 41, six fours and two sixes), which helped them knock down the 131-run target in 17.5 overs. After opting to field first, Abbottabad bagged two early wickets after which Lahore Whites’ skipper Muhammad Akhlaq steered the innings with a 49-ball 59 hitting seven fours and one six. After Akhlaq’s departure…

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows a partial view of the Shichengzi photovoltaic power station in Hami City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)URUMQI, March 25 (Xinhua) — Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has reported a 74.7 percent year-on-year surge in green electricity transactions as of Monday this year, according to the regional electricity trading center.The total trading volume has reached 5.26 billion kWh this year, hitting the 5-billion-kWh threshold eight months earlier than that projected in 2024.Green electricity, characterized by zero or near-zero carbon dioxide emissions during production, plays a crucial role…

Listen to article Authorities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have announced that a curfew will be imposed in three districts, Tank, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan, on Tuesday, citing security concerns, Express News reported. According to official notifications issued by the district administrations, residents are instructed to remain indoors during the curfew period, while travelers entering the region are advised to use alternate routes. In Tank district, the curfew will be enforced from 6 am to 6 pm in areas including Dabara Bazaar, Korr Qila, Khargi, Manzai, and Kariwam to Jandola. In South Waziristan, the curfew will cover routes from Azizabad Chowk via Sarwekai,…

Yunseo Chung, 21, moved to the US when she was seven and now faces deportation over pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University.United States permanent resident and Columbia University student Yunseo Chung, 21, has sued US President Donald Trump’s administration to halt her deportation, accusing authorities of using the same tactics employed against other college activists over their pro-Palestinian views. Chung said US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) moved to deport her after she was arrested on March 5 while protesting against Columbia University’s disciplinary actions against student protesters. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Chung said that in the days after…

AL AHSA (Saudi Arabia): When Stephen Constantine was appointed Pakistan’s head coach almost 18 months ago, he was clear in his mind that the target for his side should be realistically aiming to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. A historic victory over Cambodia paved the way for Pakistan’s place in the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers for the first time with Constantine and his charges opening their campaign in Group ‘E’ against much-fancied Syria on Tuesday. The group winner gets a spot at the tournament in Saudi Arabia with Myanmar and Afghanistan the other teams in…