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There often are silver linings for teams after defeats, but Pakistan had none last Sunday when they were crushed by India. There often are silver linings for teams after defeats, but Pakistan had none last Sunday when they were crushed by India in a lopsided contest that their bitter rivals dominated from the very first ball. It was the first proper examination of this Pakistan side in transition, which has vowed to be more dynamic with the bat and replaced their reliable, yet slow, run accumulators with feisty players yet to establish themselves at the apex level, based on the…

KARACHI: The controversy over the abrupt suspension of the Green Line project deepened further as the federal government distanced itself from responsibility, saying: “The matter lies between the Karachi mayor and the contractor.” Clarifying, the federal government’s spokesperson Barrister Raja Ansari said the issue stemmed from objections raised by the Karachi mayor over the contractor’s no-objection certificate (NOC). He noted that the Centre remained committed to providing transport facilities to the people of Karachi and had already released funds for the project. The federal and Sindh governments are in contact regarding the multi-billion project, said Ansari, adding coordination with the…

KARACHI: As the saying goes, charity begins at home, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday publicly had his daughter vaccinated against cervical cancer in a bid to dispel widespread rumours about its safety. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Kamal said misleading propaganda had been spread against the vaccine and that he wanted to “prove with action, not words” that it was safe. “I had never brought my family into the public eye in my 30-year political career,” he told reporters. “But to put an end to these baseless rumours, I have taken this step.” Kamal said that just…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday visited the Kashgar Free Trade Zone — the only facility of its kind in southern Xinjiang and a major trade and logistics hub. During the visit, Zardari urged a private Chinese airline to expand its operations in Pakistan to boost connectivity and deepen cultural ties. The president, who is on a ten-day state visit to China since Sept 12, was received by Yao Ning, CPC Party Secretary of Kashgar. He was briefed on the zone’s rapid growth since its establishment in 2015. Spread over 3.56 square kilometres, the zone combines bonded warehousing, logistics, processing,…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government (K-P) has decided, for the first time in the province, to provide CyberKnife and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan facilities for cancer patients. The CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and PET/CT scan services will be made available at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. “The CyberKnife System is a non-invasive treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors and other conditions where radiation therapy is indicated. Due to the absence of PET scan facilities in K-P, cancer patients had previously been forced to seek treatment in Karachi and other provinces. Proposals have already been requested from companies for the project,” said…

KARACHI: Despite the presence of strict laws against sexual harassment and exploitation of children and women, weaknesses in investigation and prosecution continue to allow offenders to escape punishment, contributing to a surge in child abuse cases. Recent incidents, including the Qayyumabad case involving indecent videos of minors, have amplified fears among parents and children. Legal experts warn that while Pakistan has tightened laws in this domain, convictions remain rare due to poor investigations and fragile prosecution. Outdated methods of inquiry and lack of modern forensic support mean that serious digital crimes, such as recording and uploading obscene content to the…

LAHORE: The flood situation in Punjab’s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. “Water flow in most of Punjab’s rivers has returned to normal,” DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly. According to a PDMA report, the flow at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River stands at 104,000 cusecs, while Sulemanki recorded 81,000 cusecs. On the Chenab, water flows measured 42,000 cusecs at Marala, 44,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, 37,000 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 41,000 cusecs at Trimmu Headworks. At…

Half-centuries by Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) powered Bangladesh to an exciting four-wicket win in the Super Four stage of the men’s Asia Cup against former champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Saturday. Having been rolled over by Sri Lanka in the first round, Bangladesh got their act together after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Bangladesh required 10 runs off 10 balls with seven wickets in hand but the dismissal of Hridoy spiced things up. He was trapped leg before by Dushmantha Chameera in the 19th over, and Dasun Shanaka then struck twice in the…

PESHAWAR: The outbreak of eye infection has hit various flood-hit districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) as the province has reported 22,863 cases in the month of August alone. In view of the alarming situation, the Health Department has issued an advisory, urging affected individuals to self-isolate. Lady Reading Hospital, the largest healthcare facility of the province, has reported receiving over 150 eye infection patients daily, while five doctors in the ophthalmology department have also been infected. Khyber Teaching Hospital reports 60 to 70 cases daily, while Hayatabad Medical Complex sees around 80 patients a day. Provincial health department data indicates that…

DUBAI: Pakistan cancelled its pre-match press conference ahead of their Asia Cup rematch against India in Dubai on Sunday. The team management did not give any specific reasons behind the decision to skip their second consecutive pre-match press conference during the Asia Cup. Apparently, this move was taken to avoid having to discuss the handshakes. Also Read: Cornered Pakistan eye redemption against India “Pakistan will not be holding their pre-match press conference today,” said a message from the Asian Cricket Council. Earlier, Pakistan also cancelled their press conference following the handshake incident before their match against the UAE. Yadav only…