Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden expressed his belief that Islam has played a significant role in instilling discipline within the current Pakistan cricket team, both on and off the field.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as speaker after Democrats announced they would not bail him out of a move by hardliners within his own Republican party to remove him from the powerful post.

Green tea, a source of antioxidants and caffeine, has several possible benefits. Research has found that the health benefits of green tea may include alleviating anxiety and stress, enhancing memory, and reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Pakistan's star bowler Naseem Shah, who was injured in the match against India in the Asia Cup, on Wednesday underwent successful shoulder surgery in London.

Canada wants private talks with India to resolve a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Tuesday after a report said India had asked the country to withdraw 41 diplomats.

Pakistan’s economy slowed sharply in fiscal year 2023 with real gross domestic product (GDP) estimated to have contracted by 0.6 per cent, according to the World Bank.

Ten terrorists were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district on Tuesday, according to the military’s media wing.

Twelve infants died in one day at a hospital in the Indian state of Maharashtra, sparking a political storm on Tuesday with opposition politicians accusing the regional government and hospital authorities of negligence.

Pakistan’s hopes of winning its first gold medal of the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games suffered a blow after javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem was ruled out due to injury.

In a bid to tighten the noose around illegal "foreigners", the caretaker government has set November 1 as a deadline for the immigrants residing in the country unlawfully, warning that action will be taken against them after the time limit.

Two earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 6.3 and 5.3 struck Nepal's Bajhang district on Tuesday, according to the country's National Seismological Centre.

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued to recover against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, extending its gains for the 19th consecutive session.

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former interior minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday that former premier Nawaz Sharif will return with a protective bail and surrender to court following his welcome reception.

The president-elect of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu said he will stick to his campaign promise to remove Indian military personnel stationed in the Muslim-majority archipelago state, promising he would initiate the process.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned on Monday of a “nightmare” scenario for the internet if Google’s dominance in online search is allowed to continue, a situation, he said, that starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging battleground of artificial intelligence.

Australia on Tuesday defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in the nail-biting ICC Men's ODI World Cup warm-up fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, India.

Caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will pay a two-day official visit to China from Wednesday to attend the third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation, beginning in China’s Nyingchi city.

The Sindh Health Department has issued an advisory regarding the potential spread of the dangerous “Nipah” virus, which has affected numerous individuals in India.

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has been appointed as the new Naval Chief.

Former English cricketer Nasser Hussain has shared his thoughts on Pakistan's unpredictable cricketing approach in anticipation of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He acknowledged Pakistan's potential to both triumph and endure unexpected setbacks.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has confirmed that he will stand for a third term in office at an election scheduled for December.

Following the suicide attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the United States on Monday assured that it would continue to assist Pakistan’s efforts to counter all forms of violent extremism, said a State Department’s spokesperson in his daily press briefing.

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday said that Monday (October 9) will be the last day for proceedings on the petitions challenging the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023, while adjourning the hearing till the said date.

Taking a dig at his allies in the erstwhile Pakistan Democratic Movement-led ruling coalition, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday claimed the PPP was the “only” political party in the country that wanted timely elections.

The federal cabinet on Monday approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the new chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and US colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday.

Pakistan refiner Cnergyico has imported the country’s first private-sector shipment of Russian crude oil, it said on Monday, as the cash-strapped nation takes advantage of Moscow’s discounts on its oil exports.

Pakistani mountaineers Sirbaz Khan and Naila Kiani on Monday summited the sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu, the non-governmental sports organization Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed in a statement.

Saudi Arabia is set to create a dedicated desk to streamline the registration of Pakistani IT companies seeking to establish themselves in the Kingdom, announced Pakistan’s caretaker IT Minister Umar Saif on Sunday.

Sindh Education Department on Monday announced its decision to probe irregularities in this year's matric results issued by the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) after thousands of students received the same marks, raising concerns for possible manipulation in the results.

India target a third World Cup when cricket’s global showpiece gets underway on Thursday with the country buoyed by a growing, international self-confidence and with a sport which unites and divides the sub-continent like no other on the verge of joining the Olympic elite.

Philippine and US navies on Wednesday launched their joint exercise and were joined by seven partner countries, as Manila seeks to boost its naval warfare capabilities and readiness to confront security challenges in the region.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government on Sunday proposed a temporary wage hike for federal workers and more cheap gas-powered public transport among other measures to offset the impact of his economic reforms and convince labor unions to call off a planned national strike.

Former Pakistan cricketer and commentator, Ramiz Raja, expressed concern over Pakistan's consistent losses, emphasizing the need for a change in tactics and a more aggressive approach.

Caretaker interior minister Sarfaraz Bugti once again said that Indian intelligence agency RAW is involved in terrorism activities in Balochistan. He also said that crackdowns against smuggling have borne fruit in cooperation with provinces.

Former First Lady Bushra Bibi has filed a petition for the provision of better facilities to her husband Imran Khan in Adiala jail. She has added that the food being given to Khan could end up poisoning him.

The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Rawalpindi police, asking them to produce former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid in court.

Dutch scientist who works for the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS) has made headlines for predicting a major earthquake in Pakistan within the next 48 hours.

The Pakistani rupee continued to strengthen against the US dollar, gaining 0.40% during the opening hours of trading in the inter-bank market on Monday.

Former England cricketer, Michael Vaughan, has revealed his semi-finalists for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in India in October-November.

More than 1,000 people in Bangladesh have died of dengue fever since the start of the year in what has been recorded as the country's worst outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

The Supreme Court on Monday announced to hear 1090 petitions against inflated electricity bills on October 16.

A seven-day anti-polio campaign begins across the country today.

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) issued a detailed four-page written order inviting all the concerned parties to clarify their positions in the Faizabad sit-in case.

The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass, killing at least nine people and injuring around 50, authorities said as searchers probed in the wreckage late into the night looking for survivors and other victims.

Legendary cricketer Chris Gayle has revealed the finalists for the much-awaited ICC World Cup 2023.

Do you often find yourself waking up feeling exhausted, even after a seemingly adequate night’s sleep? Morning drowsiness can significantly impact your energy levels and overall productivity throughout the day.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have shown high efficacy in detecting and diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a prevalent hormone disorder in women, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health.

Mahira Khan, the Pakistani superstar and ace actor, married her close friend Salim Karim — a businessman by profession — in an intimate wedding ceremony on Sunday, revealing her beautiful and elegant look as she proceeded to her spouse, videos released on social media showed.

The Islamabad High Court on Monday set aside the decision of the courts in which PTI Chief Imran Khan’s bail applications in nine cases were rejected.

The Punjab Health Department said that 9401 new cases of pink eye infections have been reported in the province in 24 hours.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that Imran Khan proved through his actions that he was incompetent.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in the sector of information technology (IT).

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has made a prediction regarding the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled to commence on October 5, particularly focusing on Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam.

Around 800 Afghan nationals were detained from Islamabad and its surrounding areas during a recent search operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the intelligence agencies, it emerged on Sunday.

Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman, Sarfaraz Ahmed, continued his rich vein of form, delivering a remarkable performance by scoring a double-century against Lahore Whites during the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack in Ankara on Sunday.

The populist party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the European Union and NATO has won Slovakia’s election, results showed on Sunday.

Pakistan’s all-rounder Shadab Khan named his favourite Indian cricketer during a press conference in Hyderabad on Sunday.

A country-wide anti-polio campaign is commencing from Monday in which over forty million children will be administered polio vaccine along with the supplementary dose of vitamin A.

At least two people were killed and six others injured as a jeep they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Gilgit–Baltistan’s Chilas city on Sunday.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has offloaded 24 alleged beggars in the disguise of Umrah pilgrims from Saudi Arabia-bound flight at Multan airport۔

Wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that Pakistan need to improve in several areas following the team’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand in their World Cup warm-up in Hyderabad on Friday.

Turkey’s interior minister said on Sunday two terrorists carried out a bomb attack in front of the ministry buildings in Ankara, adding one of them died in the explosion and the other was “neutralised” by authorities there.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said Saturday the forces of evil would continue to face the full might of the state after a suicide blast in Balochistan's Mastung district killed 59 people.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Saturday that the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2023 has been extended for another month to October 31, 2023.

Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamentarians (PTIP), including former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief ministers Pervez Khattak and Mahmood Khan, expressed concerns about the political approach adopted by their former boss Imran Khan, suggesting it had caused immense harm to the nation.

As Nawaz Sharif’s return date moves closer, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) through its legal team has decided to approach the Lahore High Court (LHC) for his bail before he lands in Pakistan.

The federal government has approved a Rs20.86 per kilogramme hike in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices for both domestic and commercial consumers for the month of October 2023.

Punjab police foiled a terrorist attack on a patrolling post in the Kundal area of Punjab’s Mianwali district, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar said in a statement on Sunday.

Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York under water on Friday, partially paralysing subways and airports in America’s financial capital.

In a relief to the inflation-weary masses, the caretaker government Saturday dropped the price of petrol for the next fortnight by Rs8, the first time in two-and-a-half-months.

The much-anticipated World Cup warm-up clash between hosts India and defending champions England was marred by rain on Saturday, resulting in the match being abandoned without a single ball being bowled.

South Korea and United States soldiers have conducted a combined anti-terrorism exercise near the inter-Korean border earlier this week, local media said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) penned down a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) highlighting the visa processing issue for Pakistani fans and journalists for the ICC World Cup 2023.

A Special Central Court in Lahore on Saturday issued arrest warrants of former federal minister Moonis Elahi in a money laundering case, registered by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said Saturday that the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is involved in carrying out terror incidents in Pakistan.

Israel and Saudi Arabia are moving towards the outline of a historic US-brokered deal to normalize relations after decades of hostility, the White House said on Friday.

The government is likely to decrease the petrol and diesel prices for the first fortnight of October 2023.

Former Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director general Bashir Memon has joined Muslim League-N.

At the renowned Global Music prizes (GMAs) held in California, Pakistani music producer Sharif Awan won a stunning hat-trick of gold prizes for his outstanding creation named "Music in COVID Times."

The company formerly known as Twitter has paid out nearly $20 million to creators, according to a post from X CEO Linda Yaccarino.

The conjunctivitis or pink eye infection is rapidly spreading throughout Punjab, as more than 10,000 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has revealed his top five favorite bowlers to watch out for in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

The Russian defence ministry said that its air defence had downed all nine missiles launched from Ukraine over its western Belgorod region.

Recovering from the flu can sometimes be as easy as nursing a few mugs of tea and keeping your heating pad close by for any aches and pains.

Bangladesh cricket team suffered a massive setback before their opening warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka in Guwahati.

You can now request early access to Meta AI, a large language model that inhabits Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The AI uses Llama 2 technology to answer questions and can tap into the Emu model to generate images. Additionally, Meta is offering a host of AI characters that fulfill specific roles.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted a challan (charge sheet) under the Official Secrets Act related to the case in the special court in which Chairman PTI and Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been declared guilty.

Former finance minister Ishaq Dar has said in a major policy statement on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) narrative that Nawaz Sharif has left his matter with Allah to punish his tormentors and those who threw him out of power using illegal, vindictive and unethical means.

The United States has condemned the suicide attacks in Pakistan and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.

The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup is set to begin in India from October 5. A total of 10 teams will be competing in the group stage for the coveted trophy and the West Indies‘ prolific batter, Chris Gayle, has offered his prognostications on the teams he believes will secure coveted spots in the semi-finals of this prestigious tournament.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday condemned the terrorist attacks in Pakistan in which at least 54 people were killed and over 100 got wounded in bombings at two mosques in Balochistan’s Mastung and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Hangu.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that it would not be in the interim government’s control if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was legally barred from contesting the upcoming polls — scheduled to be held in end-January 2024 — by the courts.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced Commonwealth Scholarships for masters and PhD programmes for the year 2023.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a stellar lineup of cricketing legends and renowned broadcasters who will be gracing the commentary box during the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 set to take place in India.