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KARACHI: A new party has agreed to purchase 90 per cent shares of Team Sialkot. The OZ Group was facing financial difficulties in fulfilling its obligations after the withdrawal of its previous partners. Meanwhile, Wasim Akram confirmed that he is no longer the president of Sialkot Stallions. According to details, last month the PCB sold the seventh PSL team to KingsMen, for Rs 1.75 billion, while the eighth team was sold to OZ Group for Rs 1.85 billion. The American company paid its dues on time; however, the Australian group faced financial difficulties. Sources revealed that during the bidding process,…

Late James Van Der Beek inspires bowel cancer awareness post deathAmerican actor James Van Der Beek has died after suffering from bowel cancer. His grieving family announced on Wednesday that he had died “peacefully” at the age of 48. The actor was best known for playing the title character in popular US teen drama Dawson’s Creek.“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time,” the statement read.“Those days will come. For now…

KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment KARACHI: Recovery hopes were dashed as heavy selling gripped the environment at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in a turbulent session on Thursday, with bears firmly in control throughout the day. Heavy selling from the opening bell dragged the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply lower, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. The index plunged during intra-day trade, hitting a session low of 178,725.25 points amid broad-based selling across key sectors. Although a late-session recovery trimmed some losses, it failed to reverse the negative momentum. By the close, the KSE-100 index tumbled down…

Chock and Bates were just 1.42 points behind the French champions Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, narrowly defeating US favourites Madison Chock and Evan Bates amid ongoing controversy surrounding the pair. Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron, who partnered in March 2025, secured a total score of 225.82 after finishing first in the short programme and delivering their free dance on 11 February. Chock and Bates followed closely with 224.49, just 1.42 points behind. Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier placed third with 217.74.…

Amid mounting competition, DeepSeek, ByteDance, Alibaba, others set to unveil their latest AI models BEIJING: One year after Chinese startup DeepSeek rattled the global tech industry with the release of a low-cost artificial intelligence model, its domestic rivals are better prepared, vying with it to launch new models, some designed with more consumer appeal. The Hangzhou-based firm’s meteoric rise in early 2025, during China’s Spring Festival holiday, upended China’s AI industry, pushing low-cost, open-source models to the forefront of its AI ecosystem. This time, DeepSeek will be joined by several other firms in launching new products around China’s longest and…

A file photo of PTI founder Imran Khan and Advocate Salman Safdar. — PTI USA OFFICIAL ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former premier Imran Khan be granted access to his personal physicians in Adiala Jail and allowed telephone contact with his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan heard the case. During the hearing, Chief Justice Afridi summoned Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan to the rostrum and reviewed reports submitted to the court. PTI leaders Senator Faisal Javed,…

Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar as they walk the ramp. PHOTO: ASIM AZHAR/INSTAGRAM Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has once again drawn social media attention after making a playful remark about singer Asim Azhar during a recent public appearance. The two entertainers, who were previously in a relationship before parting ways several years ago, have frequently been the subject of online speculation regarding their personal lives. After his split from Aamir, Azhar became engaged to actress Merub Ali, though the engagement ended three years later. Recent rumours have suggested the possibility of renewed closeness between Aamir and Azhar, though neither has…

US House passes resolution to rescind Trump’s tariffs on Canada The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The vote is significant as it represents a largely symbolic bipartisan challenge to the administration’s trade agenda regarding Canadian goods. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in a 219 to 211 vote to support a resolution that aims to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year. Trump imposed a series of tariffs on Canada last month including a threatened 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade deal with China. Voting was conducted…

Halsey explains ‘bittersweet’ endometriosis diagnosis Did you know that Halsey has endometriosis? Speaking of her diagnosis, she took to her official X account and tweeted: “Finding out that I had [endometriosis] was the most bittersweet moment because it meant I wasn’t crazy! I wasn’t a ‘baby!’ I had every right to be feeling like the world was caving in. But it was terrifying to find out.”Endometriosis is a gynecological condition where the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. This misplaced tissue responds to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, leading to inflammation and irritation.”A lot…

Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force KARACHI: Pakistan’s employment landscape expanded significantly over the past four years, but a Gallup Pakistan analysis of labour force participation in 2024–25, released on Wednesday, highlights that much of this growth is concentrated in low-productivity and informal services rather than high-value industry. This trend raises concerns about the quality, sustainability and long-term economic impact of job creation. According to the report, employment climbed from 67.3 million in 2020–21 to 79.7 million in 2024–25, adding approximately 12.4 million workers to the labour force. While this reflects robust overall…