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Shahbaz, Nawaz to meet in London next week
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold a three-hour long meeting with PML-N supremo and his elder Nawaz Sharif in London, as per local media reports.
According to The News International report, Shahbaz…
Azerbaijan declares end to military actions near Armenian border
Ankara: Azerbaijan has wrapped up a military operation on the border with Armenia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, citing his ally, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev.
"Azerbaijan has declared an end to an operation it…
Varanasi endorsed as first ever SCO tourist and cultural capital
Samarkand: The SCO member countries on Friday endorsed Varanasi as the first ever SCO tourist and cultural capital during the upcoming year 2023.
Briefing on the SCO Summit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, "Prime Minister Modi thanked…
Pakistan names pacer Afridi in ICC Men’s T20 WC squad, Zaman side-tracked
Lahore: Shaheen Shah Afridi, the ace pacer, is set to return from injury during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia as Pakistan named their 15-member squad for the tournament on Thursday.
Afridi had missed the Asia Cup after being…
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This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Sept. 15 ... ....
1795 - Dutch East India controlled Cape Colony (present day South Africa) surrenders to Britain.
1846 - Jung Bahadur Rana…
Talks on with India to restructure Sri Lanka debt
Colombo: Lazard, the external debt advisory firm selected by Sri Lanka to help restructure its debt, has commenced discussions with India, China and Japan.
Lazard has been hired to hold discussions with bilateral and other debt holders.…
Over 62 lakh people in Sri Lanka facing food insecurity
Colombo: Over 6.2 million people in Sri Lanka are facing severe food insecurity, and the situation is expected to worsen unless the problem is tackled by social assistance and livelihood support mechanisms, the United Nations Food and…
Motto for Today: ‘A leader is characterized by his will and capacity to rally the group to a…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Sept.12...
1624 - 1st submarine tested on the Thames, London. (The concept of underwater combat has roots deep in antiquity. There are images of men…
Sri Lanka beat Pak to crown Asia Cup title 6th time
Dubai: (BD Naarayannkar-UNI) Wanindu Hasaranga's all-round performance gave something to cheer about for crisis-ridden people back home as Sri Lanka lifted Asia Cup by beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final at Dubai International Stadium…
Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, 3 killed
KABUL: A helicopter of the Afghan army crashed on Saturday, killing three including the pilot and co-pilot, and injuring five others, the Defense Ministry confirmed in a statement. Five people sustained injuries in two blasts that rocked…
Sri Lanka quicky Hasaranga shines in last match, rout Pak by 5 wkts.
Dubai: Wanindu Hasaranga on Friday picked up three crucial wickets and hit the winning runs to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the last and inconsequential Asia Cup Super 4 tie at the Dubai International Stadium ahead of the most-awaited…
Asia Cup: Kohli’s 122 no, Bhuvi’s 5/4 help India thrash Afghanistan
Dubai: Virat Kohli's maiden T20 ton of 122 not out and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's 5/4 helped India to beat Afghanistan by 101 runs in Asia Cup Super 4 at Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday.
Afghanistan was never in the game.…
37 new Sri Lankan state ministers sworn in
Colombo: Thirty-seven state ministers were sworn in by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday.
The President's Office said that the state ministers took oaths at the Presidential Secretariat in capital Colombo. Among those sworn in,…
S Türkiye: 410 people evacuated as forest fire breaks out
ANKARA: A forest fire broke out Wednesday in the Gulnar District of the southern Turkish province of Mersin, prompting local authorities to evacuate 410 people from 110 homes.
Mersin Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan told reporters that no…
Motto for Today: ‘Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Sept. 07.......
1776 - The first U.S. submarine built for wartime use, the American Turtle, was used in New York harbour to attach explosives to the…
Sri Lanka beat India at Asia Cup Super 4, in a nail-biting finish
Dubai: India have one foot on the flight back home after they lost their second Super 4 T20 match against Sri Lanka who registered a 6-wicket win to storm into the finals of 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here on Tuesday.…
NLFP leader Kumara warns Gotabaya against re-joining active politics
Colombo: The leader of the New Lanka Freedom Party (NLFP) has warned former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has returned to the country after fleeing in July following massive protests, against taking to politics once again.
Kumara…
Subroto Cup begins with glittering opening ceremony
New Delhi: The 61st edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament began after a gap of two years, here at the B.R Ambedkar Stadium, marking the start of the most prestigious football tournament for schools all over the…
Iran rejects Western claims on nuclear issue
Tehran: Iran has rejected accusations from anonymous US and European officials that its latest position on nuclear deal negotiations has been negative.
It has maintained that the ball is in the US court after its response to Washington…
Asia Cup: India have a must-win encounter against Sri Lanka in Super 4 today
Dubai: After the last over defeat against Pakistan on Sunday, India will not only crave to field the best Playing XI, but also get the best out of an apparently lacklustre bowling unit as they face Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 4 encounter…
