Day: March 1, 2025

Champions Trophy: England win toss, opt to bat against South Africa

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KARACHI: England won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in the second-last group stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The second-last group stage match is being played at the National Bank Stadium, the last of the tournament’s fixtures to be hosted in Karachi. England’s top order crumbled as South Africa’s Jansen struck thrice, dismantling openers Phil Salt, Ben Duckett and youngster Jamie Smith, all within the first 10 overs. Sponsored Content Which car has the right of way? Few people know!Tips and Tricks Prince…

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Sindh reports Pakistan’s sixth polio case of 2025

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KARACHI: Pakistan reported its sixth polio case of the year on Saturday, confirmed by the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme (PPEP), from Thatta district in Sindh. The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Regional Reference Laboratory has verified the case, marking the fourth polio case from Sindh this year. Earlier, one case was reported from Punjab and another from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In total, 74 polio cases emerged across the country in 2024, with Balochistan accounting for 27, Sindh for 23, KP for 22, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad. Sponsored Content…

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Elon Musk becomes father to 14th child

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WASHINGTON: Tesla and SpaceX chief and close aid of United States President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, has become a father for the 14th time. His latest child, a son, is with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Musk’s Neuralink with whom he already has three other children. “Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus,” Zilis said in a post on X. Sponsored Content Which car has the right of way? Few…

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Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani buried in Nowshera

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NOWSHERA: Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani, Darul Uloom Haqqania’s vice administrator, was buried next to his father on Saturday at the seminary in Akora Khattak a day after being martyred in a suicide attack during Friday prayers. Maulana Hamid, son of late Maulana Sami-ul-Haq Haqqani, was laid to rest at the seminary following funeral prayers attended by ex-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Ghulam Ali, former Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq, Mushtaq Ahmed, Afghan counsel general and a large number of scholars and students. At least seven other people died other than JUI-S Emir Maulana Hamid…

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Pak, China ink agreement paving way for first Pakistani astronauts to travel to space

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In a landmark development, Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) and China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) signed a cooperation agreement for first Pakistani astronauts to set off on a mission to Tiangong – the Chinese Space Station (CSS). Under the landmark agreement, two Pakistani astronauts will undergo training at the Astronaut Center of China, according to an official statement issued on Friday. One selected astronaut shall be trained as a scientific payload specialist, preparing for specialided research aboard the China Space Station (CSS). Sponsored Content Cardiologist: The Best…

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Petrol price goes down by Re0.50 per litre

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The per litre price of petrol has been decreased by Re0.50 per lite, according to an official notification issued on Friday. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, petrol will now be available for Rs255.63 per litre, down from Rs256.13. The official notification said the new fuel prices will be effective from March 1. Sponsored Content Cardiologist Warns: This Is What Really Causes Belly Fat (And It’s Not Calories!)News – Health Learn More Which car has the right of way? Few people know!Tips and Tricks [Pics] World’s First…

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Gold slides further in Pakistan, mirroring global market slump

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As the global gold markets extended losses to end week on a red note, the per tola (11.7 grammes) price slipped by Rs2,500 to Rs300,500, according to data from the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). This downtrend has now entered fourth day. Likewise, the price of 10 grammes of gold slipped by Rs2,143 to Rs257,639. Meanwhile, silver per tola dipped by Rs64 to Rs3,250, while the 10-gramme rate inched down by Rs55 to Rs2,786. Sponsored Content Doctors: This Is the Best Method to Burn Belly Fat After 50!News…

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Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire, heeding jailed leader’s call

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Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkiye following a landmark call by jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband. It was the first reaction from the PKK after Ocalan this week called for the dissolution of his party and asked it to lay down arms after fighting the Turkish state for over four decades. “In order to pave the way for the implementation of leader Apo’s call for peace and democratic society, we are declaring a ceasefire effective from today,” the…

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US to cut 7,000 social security jobs

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WASHINGTON: The United States government is set to lay off 7,000 workers of the agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans as part of the Trump administration’s plan to slash the size of the federal workforce. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which sends checks to 73 million retired and disabled Americans each month, said in a statement it is going to reduce its workforce by more than 12%. “The agency plans to reduce the size of its bloated workforce and organisational structure, with a significant focus on functions and employees…

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Trump relationship can be repaired after White House row: Zelensky

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Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired, after President Donald Trump shouted at him in an angry White House meltdown accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia. “Of course,” Zelensky said when asked in a Fox News interview if the relationship with Trump could be salvaged. US-Ukrainian ties are about “more than two presidents,” he said, adding that Ukraine badly needs Washington’s help in the fight against Russia’s far bigger and better-armed military. Sponsored Content Doctor Reveals: The Hidden…

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