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Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have been declared ineligible to play domestic cricket after failing to undergo mandatory fitness tests, according to sources. The two players will therefore be unable to participate in the President’s Trophy Grade-I. According to sources, Rizwan and Imam failed to complete the required fitness tests conducted by their respective departmental teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requires teams to conduct fitness tests and submit reports for players participating in first-class cricket. However, neither player has a fitness report on record with his department. As a result, the two cricketers have been deemed ineligible for…

The wait for rainfall in Karachi is set to end, with the Meteorological Department forecasting light rain and thunderstorms in the city from September 14 to 16. Residents, however, are expected to endure intense heat for the next two days before the weather system brings relief in the form of rain. According to the Meteorological Department, Karachi is likely to receive light rain accompanied by thunderstorms between September 14 and 16. The forecast offers a potential respite from the prevailing hot conditions in the port city, although the department has warned that temperatures are expected to remain high over the…

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has made her music debut with Pablo, a Punjabi hip-hop track featuring Indian television personality Rakhi Sawant. Released on Wednesday, the song marks a new addition to Aamir’s work, with the actor taking on writing and composing duties for the track. The song begins with a piano melody before shifting into a Punjabi rap-inspired sound, with Aamir using the lyrics to address criticism surrounding her appearance, personality and public image. Hania responds to her critics Throughout the track, Aamir references the attention surrounding her personal life and social media presence. She also highlights her popularity and…

Bollywood actor Fatima Sana Shaikh has spoken about the deep-rooted patriarchy and microaggressions women continue to face in the film industry and wider society. Shaikh addressed the issue during the trailer launch of her upcoming courtroom drama ‘Hunkkaar – The Roar’, where she discussed how societal conditioning can affect women regardless of their professional position or level of authority. “Our beginning is two steps back,” Shaikh said, explaining that women are often expected to prove themselves before being given the same opportunities as men. She said women are capable and aware of what they want, but societal conditioning often prevents…

Apple’s new foldable iPhone launched on Wednesday with impressive features and a premium ​price tag, starting at $1,999 in the US market. But some observers in the packed room at the launch event in Cupertino, California, were ‌left questioning its appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts. Apple executives demonstrated the iPhone Duo running a variety of apps, including Zoom, Slack and Netflix, on an expanded display, as they showcased its ability to be used for work, content creation and entertainment. New Apple CEO John Ternus highlighted how the “larger display that feels as natural and intuitive as iPad” would open possibilities…

Lahore will host a three-day ‘Safe Basant’ on March 12, 13 and 14, 2027, with the Punjab government introducing strict safety measures to prevent accidents and protect lives during the festival. The Punjab home secretary said kite-flying will remain strictly prohibited across Punjab outside the three designated Basant dates, while extensive precautions have been ordered for authorized kite-flying activities in Lahore. The Home Department has issued essential safety guidelines ahead of Basant, with kite-flying prohibited on unsafe or structurally unsound rooftops. Rooftop parapet walls and safety grills must be at least 3.5 feet high and structurally robust. Property owners will…

Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President ​Donald Trump said he expected the Iran war to end after the US midterm elections. Yemeni government military sources said the Houthis had gained further leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the southern ‌outlet of the Red Sea and one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and had reached the islands of Hanish. If the Houthis were to gain control of the waterway on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula…

US President Donald Trump has rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to launch American strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, as the Iran-backed group advances toward a key Red Sea shipping route, according to Axios, citing two US officials. Mohammed bin Salman, widely known as MBS, reportedly called Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to order US military action against the Houthis. Trump declined the request, while US officials said the administration currently has no plans to intervene directly against the group, Axios reported. Reuters said it could not immediately independently verify the report. The White House and…

Security forces killed nine suspected terrorists, including two key commanders, in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district and Peshawar, officials said. According to security sources, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in Kurram district on September 8, resulting in the deaths of four militants allegedly affiliated with the banned Fitna al-Khawarij group. Among those killed was Afghan national Ubaidullah Saad, a key militant commander originally from Afghanistan’s Logar province, the sources said. Ubaidullah Saad was allegedly involved in multiple terrorist activities in Pakistan, according to security officials. Five terrorists killed in Peshawar operation In a separate operation, the Counter Terrorism…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud as tensions and insecurity continued to rise across the Middle East. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Araghchi and Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments and growing insecurity, stressing the importance of continued cooperation and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. During his conversation with the Saudi foreign minister, Araghchi and Faisal bin Farhan exchanged views on the latest developments and emphasised the need for regional cooperation. The two officials stressed continued diplomatic efforts to prevent tensions from spreading and to…