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After a brief suspension due to regional tensions, the HBL PSL X is all set to roar back to life on Saturday, 17 May, with Karachi Kings taking on Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This marks the long-awaited resumption of the high-octane six-team tournament, which will now culminate with the final on 25 May at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Fans in Rawalpindi will be treated to a double-header on 18 May. The Multan Sultans will clash with Quetta Gladiators in the afternoon, while the evening will see an electrifying showdown between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars. The group stage wraps…

NBC is bringing back the NBA — and with it, a living legend. Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP, is officially joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its upcoming NBA coverage. The network made the surprise announcement Monday during its annual Upfronts, revealing a short nostalgic video of Jordan’s iconic moments on the court. The moment lit up social media, with NBC posting, “A legendary addition to our team! We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock.” A legendary addition to our team!We’re thrilled to welcome…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf provincial President Junaid Akbar seen in this image. — Facebook@Junaid Akbar Khan/FileIn line with the directions of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, Junaid Akbar — former ruling party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter president — on Tuesday stepped down as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).Akbar said that he had handed over his resignation to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, saying the position was a trust given by the party and he was stepping down as per its instructions. He stated that any decision taken by the PTI founder, Imran Khan, would be accepted by him. Meanwhile, PTI…

Renowned French actor Gérard Depardieu was convicted on Tuesday by a Paris court for sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a 2021 movie in which he starred. The 76-year-old was handed an 18-month suspended sentence and will be added to France’s national sex offender registry. Depardieu, who did not appear in court for the ruling, was also ordered to pay €15,000 (around $17,000) in damages to one of the victims, and €14,040 to the other to cover medical expenses. His legal team has confirmed he will appeal the verdict. The decision marks a watershed moment in France’s reckoning…

Listen to article At least 57 children in Gaza have died from the effects of malnutrition since the start of the aid blockade on March 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Richard Peeperkorn, WHO representative for the West Bank and Gaza, described the current situation as “one of the world’s worst hunger crises,” caused by deliberate restrictions on humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies. Speaking at a UN briefing in Geneva, Peeperkorn said the entire population of Gaza — around 2.1 million people — is at critical risk of famine after 19 months of war, displacement, and access limitations.…

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited by AsiaPak Investments Limited (APIL) and Montage Oil DMCC (MOD). Under a share purchase agreement with Lotte Chemical Corporation, APIL and MOD will equally divide the acquired shareholding in Lotte Chemical Pakistan. The CCP has assessed the transaction’s impact on the market for purified terephthalic acid (PTA), a key input for the polyester industry. APIL and MOD are not currently involved in the production of PTA. Therefore, the acquisition does not alter the existing market concentration. The assessment found no…

Listen to article Pakistan’s flight operations continue to face disruption following the recent escalation in tensions with India, though some services have resumed on key international routes. On Tuesday, several cancellations were reported from major cities, including Sialkot, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, and Multan. Lahore and Islamabad. Earlier yesterday, domestic and international flight operations also remained disrupted at Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA), Lahore. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines has resumed its flight operations to Pakistan, Flight SV-704 departed from Jeddah to Karachi as part of the resumed service. The aircraft will later return to Jeddah from Karachi as Hajj flight SV-3705. Previously, UAE…

Listen to article President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces and civilians martyred in recent Indian attacks, vowing that the nation stood united and prepared to defend its sovereignty at all costs. In his statement, President Zardari condemned “India’s blatant aggression” and said the violence had only strengthened the resolve of the Pakistani people. “We are proud of the sacrifices of our martyrs. Our brave forces have successfully defended the nation and the country’s integrity,” Zardari said, referring to Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which he said shattered the “enemy’s arrogance.” He expressed condolences to the…

Cricket South Africa and Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced their respective 15-member squads for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord’s. South Africa, making their first appearance in a WTC Final, finished the cycle at the top of the standings with a points percentage of 69.44. Temba Bavuma will captain the side, which includes the return of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who missed the recent home season due to a groin injury. Ngidi replaces Kwena Maphaka in the squad, while batter Matthew Breetzke has also been left out. The batting unit…

The prestigious annual film festival is set to take place from May 13 to 24Cannes Film Festival has tried maintaining decency and class on its red carpet. The high-profile event, which is returning for the 78th time, is set to commence from today May 13 and will continue till May 24, 2025. Before the occasion kickstarts, the authorities have released the official rules regarding the dress code. To start with, the official charter of the annual event has banned ‘nudity’ and has maintained to refrain from wearing ‘voluminous outfits’ on red carpet. The charter says, “For decency reasons, nudity is…