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Sarfraz, Umar Gul set to leave Pakistan Test team rolesPublished on: September 1, 2026 12:21 AM

LAHORE, Sept. 1 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Test team roles. Sources said the decision followed a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi i... Read More


Messi announces international retirement after World Cup finalPublished on: September 1, 2026 12:07 AM

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 1 -- Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39. The Argentina captain made the announcement on Monday through an emotional Instagram po... Read More


Nepal, China flood toll crosses 1,000Published on: September 1, 2026 12:04 PM

KATHMANDU, Sept. 1 -- The death toll from devastating floods along the Nepal-China border has crossed 1,000. Nepal reported 987 deaths, while China confirmed 16 deaths in Tibet. The disaster has also ... Read More


New summit between US and North Korea could take place at any timePublished on: September 1, 2026 11:53 AM

SEOUL, Sept. 1 -- A new summit between the United States and North Korea could take place at any time, South Korea's spy said Tuesday. The assessment comes as signs of dialogue emerge between Washingt... Read More


Punjab Assembly passes anti-terrorism bill after opposition walkoutPublished on: August 31, 2026 11:47 PM

LAHORE, Sept. 1 -- The Punjab Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2026 on Monday. Opposition lawmakers strongly opposed the legislation and walked out of the session. The debate involved... Read More


Oil prices rise as Mideast fighting threatens suppliesPublished on: September 1, 2026 11:43 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- Oil prices rose by about $1 on Tuesday as renewed US-Iran fighting increased fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude gained $1.05, or 1.2%, to reach $91.54 per barrel. US West Te... Read More


Algeria moves to restore death penalty for arsonistsPublished on: August 31, 2026 11:39 PM

ALGIERS, Sept. 1 -- Algeria is preparing to restore the death penalty for people convicted of deliberate arson. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the legal change after deadly wildfires swept thr... Read More


CSS 2026 result released as only 476 candidates qualifyPublished on: August 31, 2026 11:19 PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Public Service Commission has announced the written examination results for CSS 2026. The results show a very low success rate among candidates. According to the FPSC... Read More


LPG price rises by Rs4.33 per kg from September 1Published on: August 31, 2026 11:07 PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 31 -- The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas by Rs4.33 per kilogram. The new price will take effect from September 1. OGRA issued the n... Read More


Iran's FM Araghchi says Netanyahu pushed US into warPublished on: August 31, 2026 10:49 PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing the US into war. Araghchi made the remarks on Monday through a post on X. He ... Read More