Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Hayden calls Pakistan dark horses while lamenting chaos around talented players
KARACHI: Former Australia batter and Pakistan batting coach Matthew Hayden has praised the abundance of natural talent in Pakistan cricket, while suggesting that the team’s potential has often been undermined by a lack of stability, consistency and direction. Speaking during a recent interview with The Scoop via Wisden, Hayden described Pakistan as a side capable of surprising opponents because of the exceptional athletic and cricketing ability at their disposal. However, the 54-year-old highlighted the instability surrounding the team as a major obstacle to converting that talent into sustained success. “PakistanRead More
When the West Sacrifices Secularism at the Altar of Religion
Qamar Bashir For countless people living in developing countries, the United States and Europe have represented a dream. This attraction is not based only on wealth, employment or a higher standard of living. More importantly, these societies have been regarded as places where the state does not discriminate among citizens on the basis of religion, color, race or creed. For people persecuted because of their faith, ethnicity, culture or way of life, migration to the West has promised safety from hatred, violence and official discrimination. The foundation of this dreamRead More
Iran’s Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites
TEHRAN: Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the region to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington unleashes an unprecedented economic offensive to achieve what military force could not. After years of surviving sanctions, Tehran is now confronting one of the harshest squeezes in the regime’s history, according to a Reuters report citing Iranian insiders and regional sources. A US naval blockade and tougher sanctions are curbing oil exports, restricting access to foreign currency and exposing growing strainsRead More
Pakistan ‘strongly’ condemns demolition of century-old mosque in India
ISLAMABAD, SEP 6: Pakistan has strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old mosque in Uttar Pradesh, India, describing it as a “reprehensible action” against a historic Islamic place of worship. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan said the demolition was another manifestation of a broader “Islamophobic and Hindutva-driven campaign” aimed at erasing Islamic heritage. The mosque was demolished by Uttar Pradesh authorities in an early-morning operation under heavy police deployment on September 5, 2026, Indian media reported. Responding to media queries regarding the incident, the spokespersonRead More
Saudi Arabia, among Arab and Islamic nations, condemning Israeli comments on Gaza
RIYADH, SEP 6: Saudi Arabia, among other Arab and Islamic nations, condemned on Sunday statements made by Israeli officials on the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The Kingdom’s foreign minister joined counterparts from Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in condemning statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip, including proposals for plans and mechanisms aimed at forcibly removing Palestinians from their land. “Such inflammatory statements and proposals flagrantlyRead More
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat discusses recent developments with Iranian, Pakistani FMs
RIYADH, SEP 6: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed recent developments with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in separate phone calls, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Prince Faisal and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “reviewed the latest regional developments and the efforts being made to maintain security and stability of the region,” the ministry said in one of its statements. Separately, Prince Faisal received a phone call from his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said. In addition to discussing brotherly ties between bothRead More