KARACHI: Deepesh Devendran went for a lofty shot, the ball hanging in the Dubai air for a brief, dramatic moment before Ahmed Hussain settled under it and completed the catch. With that simple act, Pakistan were crowned Under-19 Asia Cup champions. It was not just a victory; it was a statement. Beating India by 191 runs in a final is …
US President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island. Trump has advocated for Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, to become part of the United States, citing its strategic importance and mineral resources. Landry, who took office as …
China on Monday slammed the US for “arbitrarily seizing” vessels of other nations amid escalating tensions in the Caribbean. “The US practice of arbitrarily seizing other countries’ vessels grossly violates international law,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. “China opposes unilateral, illicit sanctions that have no basis in international law or have no authorization of the United …
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has raised concerns over the inclusion of three out of seven terms of reference of the National Finance Commission (NFC) in a move that may make it difficult for the Centre to transfer a majority of its expenses to the federating units. Official documents show that during the maiden meeting of the …
ISLAMABAD: The government is set to auction 75% shares of Pakistan International Airlines on December 23 at 3.30 pm in Islamabad, marking a significant step towards the airline’s privatisation. The successful bidder will be granted a 90-day window to purchase the remaining 25% of shares. The auction will be livestreamed on the Government of Pakistan’s X, YouTube and Instagram accounts …
