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February 3, 2024

Reflecting on the gap between Test series, particularly after their recent clash with Australia, Pakistan’s Test fast bowler Mir Hamza highlighted the challenges of regaining momentum in four or five days’ cricket after a prolonged break. In a recent exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Hamza highlighted the need for increased focus on Test cricket throughout the year. “In my opinion, we should have more Test cricket. The Test series we played against Australia in December-January. The next Test series we have is probably in August, so there is a big difference. Four-day or five-day cricket is such that when you

February 2, 2024

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International

Israel turns focus of Gaza attack on Rafah

GAUZE: Israel prepared to push its war in Gaza further south, near the Egyptian border, after claiming to have routed Hamas in Khan Younis, as diplomatic efforts to seek a ceasefire intensified. Health officials in the besieged enclave said Thursday that the confirmed Palestinian death toll exceeded 27,000, with thousands more still buried under the rubble. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Thursday that success in the fight against Palestinian militants in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis, where Israel launched a major ground offensive last week, meant its forces could advance to Rafah on the southern border of

January 24, 2024

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International

Bhutto’s scion aims to focus on Pakistan’s youth

LARKANA: Youth appeal and ambitious plans to combat climate change are at the heart of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s bid to become Pakistan’s prime minister, which, if successful, would make him the youngest prime minister since his mother Benazir took over. As the Feb. 8 general election loomed, the 35-year-old, a former foreign minister and scion of a family that has given the nation two prime ministers, called for fresh ideas and leadership to calm political and economic instability. “The consequences of the decisions taken today will be faced by the youth of Pakistan,” Bhutto Zardari told Reuters in Larkana, his

January 18, 2024

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Lifestyle

Yemeni influencer named ‘Timhouthi Chalamet’ urges focus on Gaza

Yemeni social media influencer Rashid Al Haddad, affectionately nicknamed “Timhouthi Chalamet” for his resemblance to Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet, has redirected his followers’ attention from his viral appearance to the ongoing Israeli brutality in Gaza. Al-Haddad gained notoriety after sharing videos of container ships seized by Houthi pirates, shedding light on the chaos they have wreaked in the Red Sea. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), the self-described “media personality, actor and photographer” urged his tens of thousands of followers to prioritize the Palestinian cause over his own appearance. According to various mediaAl Haddad shared an X post where he stressed:

December 16, 2023

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International

Defence, counter-terrorism focus for COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir called on key US government and military officials during his visit to the US including Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, Secretary General of Defense (ed) Lloyd J Austin, Deputy Minister State of Victoria Nuland, Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Feiner and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, issues of bilateral interest, global and regional security issues and ongoing conflicts were discussed during the meetings. Both sides agreed to continue the commitment to explore possible

November 17, 2023

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Sports

Australia is trying to focus only on football for the Palestine game

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Graham Arnold said it was “pretty stressful” preparing to play Palestine next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but he hopes football can bring some joy. The Socceroos advance to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuwait on Tuesday in control of Group I after beating Bangladesh 7-0 in Melbourne. Lebanon and Palestine were held to a 0-0 draw in the other group game in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, also on Thursday. Australia’s game against Palestine was originally scheduled to be played in the West Bank but was moved to Kuwait City due to the

November 13, 2023

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Sports

Philadelphia Eagles to focus on the red zone, the absence of Goedert, the defense of the pass

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has his team in first place after the bye week. — Philadelphia Eagles staff photographer As the Philadelphia Eagles enter the second half of the NFL season with the best record, coach Nick Sirianni and his staff are focusing on key areas to improve their performance. The bye week provides an opportunity for a thorough self-evaluation, and here are three priorities identified by the team: Red zone violation Offensive coordinator Brian Johnson faced scrutiny early in the season for the team’s struggles in the red zone. However, the Eagles have shown improvement, climbing from 27th

November 11, 2023

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International

Gaza in focus as Arab, Muslim blocs meet in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Arab leaders and Iran’s president gathered in the Saudi capital on Saturday for a summit expected to underline demands to end the fighting in Gaza before the Israel-Hamas war spills over into other countries. The emergency meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) comes after deadly attacks by Hamas militants on October 7 that Israeli officials said killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took 239 hostages. Israel’s subsequent air and ground offensive has killed more than 11,000 people, mostly civilians and many of them children, according to Hamas’ health ministry. Aid groups have

November 3, 2023

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Sports

Pakistan focus on winning, improving their net run rate in the New Zealand match

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi (3R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 one-day international match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 31, 2023. — AFP BANGALORE: As Pakistan prepares for a crucial ICC Cricket World Cup clash against New Zealand, team manager Mickey Arthur has expressed his focus on both winning the game and improving the net run rate. Speaking during the press conference, which shed light on Pakistan’s strategy for the must-win match, Arthur also indicated a change in Pakistan’s game

November 3, 2023

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Business

Talks with the IMF begin with the date of the polls in focus

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday asked Pakistani authorities about the next general elections as well as the functioning of the Special Investment Facilitation Board — the two most critical issues affecting the country’s political and economic landscape. Nathan Porter, the lender’s Washington-based head of mission in Pakistan, made the points during his maiden meeting with caretaker finance minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar. Porter set the tone for the 14-day renegotiation talks scheduled to end Nov. 15 — if all goes according to plan. The IMF official praised the government’s performance in the first quarter of the current financial

Mir Hamza pushes for extended Test calendar, shifts focus to white-ball cricket

Israel turns focus of Gaza attack on Rafah

Bhutto’s scion aims to focus on Pakistan’s youth

Yemeni influencer named ‘Timhouthi Chalamet’ urges focus on Gaza

Defence, counter-terrorism focus for COAS

Australia is trying to focus only on football for the Palestine game

Philadelphia Eagles to focus on the red zone, the absence of Goedert, the defense of the pass

Gaza in focus as Arab, Muslim blocs meet in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan focus on winning, improving their net run rate in the New Zealand match

Talks with the IMF begin with the date of the polls in focus

Asif Khaliq drives blue-eyed Chaiwala Arshad Khan’s London success

Munir and Naqvi Join Makkah Pact Talks in Tehran

Iran Says the Border Is Open as Pakistan Ships LPG by Sea