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May 26, 2025

Mushfiqur Rahim Breaks Younis Khan’s Record in Galle Test
Galle: Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name into the record books, surpassing former Pakistan captain Younis Khan’s Test milestone. This significant achievement came during the ongoing first Test match against host nation Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Mushfiqur Rahim, displaying remarkable resilience, scored his 12th Test century. In doing so,…
US Milit presence in Middle East
US Milit presence in Middle East Washington: The United States maintains a significant milit footprint across the Middle East, with thousands of troops stationed at strategic bases in the region. In 2024, the United States continues to maintain a significant milit footprint across the Middle East, with troops stationed in over a dozen countries and…
Malaysia’s Anwar pitches joint economic zone with Singapore
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Malaysia — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday vowed Malaysia would consider feedback from foreign investors as it develops a special economic zone with Singapore that it hopes will boost the nation’s status as a regional business center. Speaking at the two-day Nikkei Forum Medini, Johor 2025 — held in the southernmost Malaysian…
Indian states fight for slice of ‘concert economy’ amid boom
NEW DELHI — When American rap megastar Post Malone takes the stage in India’s Assam state in December, in what will be its most high-profile international act yet, he will be capping a breakout year for live music in a country that has seen Coldplay play massive, lucrative stadium shows, and the start of a “concert economy” race…
Speeding Dumper Kills Mother, Daughter in Karachi
Karachi: A horrific scene unfolded on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road today, as a speeding dumper truck, laden with gravel, tragically overturned onto a double-cabin vehicle, claiming the lives of a woman and a young girl. This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the perilous consequences of reckless driving on city roads. According…
SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas. “A safety…
Karachi’s Forecast: Partially cloudy & humid today
Karachi: Karachi is set to experience partially cloudy and humid weather today. According to the Meteorological Department the current temperature in the metropolis stands at 32 degrees Celsius, with a forecast maximum ranging between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature recorded was 29.5 degrees Celsius. The Met Department also reported that the humidity…
Senator Sherry Rehman meets President Asif Ali Zardari
Senator Rehman briefed the President on the progress made in the Senate of Pakistan and highlighted the party’s active role in legislative business. Islamabad: Senator Sherry Rehman held a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The meeting focused on matters related to the ongoing budget session. Senator Sherry Rehman briefed the…