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Belgium thrash Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League clash
BRUSSELS, JUN 14: Pakistan’s men’s hockey team slumped to a 7-1 defeat against Belgium in their FIH Pro League match at the Belfius Hockey Arena on Saturday, as the hosts moved to the top of the standings. Belgium took the lead early in the contest when Nelson Onana converted a penalty corner in the third minute. The home side held that 1-0 advantage through to the interval after a scoreless second quarter. Pakistan drew level in the 33rd minute through Rana Waheed Ashraf, but Belgium responded quickly. Thibeau Stockbroekx restoredRead More
Spain humiliate Pakistan 5-1, hand Green Shirts 10th Straight Pro League defeat
BRUSSELS, JUN 14: /DNA/ – A disappointing result from the turf as Spain handed Pakistan a heavy 5-1 defeat in their latest FIH Pro League encounter. The loss marks the Green Shirts’ 10th consecutive defeat in the competition, extending a dismal run that has raised serious questions about the team’s current form and future direction. Spain dominated possession and created chances at will, slicing through Pakistan’s defense with clinical precision. Pakistan briefly showed signs of resistance, pulling one goal back, but the Spanish side responded ruthlessly to restore their multi-goalRead More
Experts urge promotion of rainwater harvesting to tackle growing water challenges
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14: Climate experts, environmental specialists, government officials and civil society representatives have emphasized the need for promoting rainwater harvesting as a sustainable and practical solution to Pakistan’s emerging water challenges amid the impacts of climate change. The call was made during a webinar organized by the Alliance Good Governance Foundation, where participants highlighted the importance of adopting innovative water conservation measures and strengthening climate-resilient policies to ensure long-term water security, said a press release. They noted that climate change, population growth, rapid urbanization and changing weather patterns wereRead More
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
TEHRAN, JUN 14: A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides. The Iranian official said the draft memorandum included the following: Strait of Hoemuz Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the US lifts its naval blockade onRead More
India win toss, elect to bat first against Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup clash
BIRMINGHAM, JUN 14: India won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their Women’s T20 World Cup fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. India hold a dominant record against Pakistan, having won 13 of the 16 T20 internationals between the sides, while Pakistan have claimed three victories. Playing XIs Pakistan: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Ayesha Zafar, Saira Jabeen, Natalia Pervaiz, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal and Tasmia Rubab. India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), BhartiRead More
‘Rulers deceiving themselves’: Opposition leaders reject budget, say public crushed by poverty
ISLAMABAD: Opposition leaders on Sunday rejected the federal budget, accusing the government of ignoring economic realities, burdening citizens with taxes and failing to address rising poverty. “They [rulers] are deceiving themselves,” Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas said while addressing a budget seminar in Islamabad, criticising the government’s claim that a person earning Rs280 a day was not below the poverty line. Abbas said the rulers were “not ready to see facts with their own eyes” and alleged that the government had failed to provide services to the people.Read More