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Multan Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen tears up PCB’s legal notice

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MULTAN: Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has torn up a legal notice sent to him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), declaring that he refuses to be intimidated.

In a video message posted on social media, Tareen revealed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management had issued him a legal notice demanding that he withdraw his critical remarks and issue an apology. The notice also warned of the termination of his franchise agreement and the possibility of being blacklisted.

Tareen stated firmly that he would not remain silent in the face of such threats. “If you think I will be silenced by intimidation, you are mistaken,” he said.

Expressing his deep affection for the PSL, Tareen said, “I love this league — it belongs to the entire nation.” He added that he was willing to sit down and resolve the issues but lamented that the PCB had not made any attempt to contact him. “No one has made a single call or sent an email to understand my concerns,” he remarked.

In his latest video message, Tareen offered what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek apology, saying, “I apologize for demanding that competent people be included in the PSL management. I also apologize for criticizing the draft process, training facilities, and the opening ceremony.”

The PCB had earlier issued a legal notice to the Multan Sultans franchise, accusing it of violating contractual clauses and running a campaign that damaged the reputation of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

According to sources, the notice was served for breaches of the 10-year franchise agreement. If the franchise fails to provide a satisfactory response, the PCB may terminate the contract and blacklist the franchise owners.

Pakistan seeks probe into Israel’s war crimes in Gaza

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for accountability over what it described as “grave atrocity crimes” committed by Israel in Gaza, urging an immediate halt to the occupying power’s unlawful actions in the West Bank, including forced displacements, illegal settlements, and annexations.

Speaking in the UN Security Council, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, condemned “the killing of more than 68,000 innocent Palestinians, mostly women and children”, in Gaza, stressing: “The ceasefire, the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the restoration of humanitarian flows are welcome steps.”

At the same time, he denounced Israel’s continued attacks and aid restrictions. He rejected “the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of draft laws to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank” as blatant violations of international law.

The Pakistani envoy also demanded an end to Israeli illegal actions in the West Bank, including forced displacements, upholding of the legal and historical status of Al-Haram Al-Sharif – Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the unhindered functioning of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

“As reaffirmed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in its advisory opinion yesterday, Israel is under an obligation to facilitate relief provided by the UN and its entities, particularly UNRWA,” Ambassador Jadoon pointed out.

In addition, he stressed the need for the launch of a credible, time-bound political process consistent with international legitimacy and relevant UN resolutions to establish an independent, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

In his remarks, Ambassador Jadoon also welcomed the peace efforts led by President Donald Trump and commended the crucial role played by the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States —in facilitating the negotiations.

“We sincerely hope these efforts will yield sustainable results, including a permanent cessation of hostilities and a just, comprehensive and lasting peace.”

“Looking ahead,” the Pakistani envoy said, “the roles of the UN, the Palestinian Authority, and the Palestinian people will be vital to ensuring legitimate governance, reconstruction, and institution-building in Gaza”, along with the Security Council whose role will also be critical for the next phases of the peace plan including for designing and mandating the deployment of an international stabilization force to fulfill its tasks.

Pakistan, he said, will continue to work with all partners to advance these shared objectives and to help restore peace, justice, and dignity to the Palestinian people.

Briefing the 15-member Council, the UN’s Deputy Middle East envoy, Ramiz Alakbarov, said that the Gaza ceasefire provides a rare opportunity to end one of the most destructive phases of the wider Israel-Palestine conflict.

Alakbarov warned that without decisive support for reconstruction and aid delivery, the region risks sliding back into violence.

Poor Captaincy: South Africa defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s fragile batting lineup faltered on the fourth day of the Rawalpindi Test, setting South Africa a modest target of just 68 runs — which the visitors comfortably chased down with eight wickets to spare.

Resuming their second innings with a deficit of 71 runs, Pakistan struggled from the outset as wickets fell rapidly in the morning session. Babar Azam top-scored with 50 before being dismissed, while Mohammad Rizwan managed 18 runs.

Salman Ali Agha contributed 28, and Sajid Khan added 13, but the rest of the batting order failed to offer resistance. Nauman Ali and Shaheen Afridi were dismissed without scoring, while Asif Afridi remained unbeaten on zero.

For South Africa, Simon Harmer delivered a stellar performance, taking six wickets, while Keshav Maharaj claimed two and Kagiso Rabada picked up one.

Chasing 68 for victory, South Africa reached the target at the loss of just two wickets. Aiden Markram scored a solid 42, Tristan Stubbs was dismissed for a duck, and Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 25.

Earlier, Pakistan had posted 333 runs in their first innings, while South Africa responded with 404, gaining a crucial first-innings lead that ultimately proved decisive.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood came under scrutiny following Pakistan’s defeat in the second Test against South Africa, as tactical errors and questionable decisions contributed to the team’s disappointing performance.

Cricket analysts and former players criticized Masood’s field placements, bowling changes, and lack of proactive strategy during crucial moments of the match. Despite having a balanced bowling attack, Pakistan failed to maintain pressure on the South African batters, allowing them to take control of the game.

Masood’s captaincy was also questioned for his inability to inspire the batting lineup, which collapsed twice under pressure. His decision to persist with defensive tactics, even when South Africa appeared vulnerable, drew particular criticism from experts.

The defeat has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s leadership direction in the longer format, especially as the team continues to struggle with consistency and temperament in home conditions.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza despite ceasefire

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Even as cease-fire holds, Gaza faces severe humanitarian crisis

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Despite a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation remains dire, with civilians trapped in extreme conditions of hunger, water scarcity, and destruction of infrastructure.

The International Court of Justice criticised Israel for failing to ensure basic needs of the population under occupation, and aid agencies warn the amount of emergency supplies entering the territory falls far short of what’s needed. The Guardian


Local relief workers describe collapsed civil systems, mounting trauma among children, and deeply disrupted urban spaces under rubble.

Although there is some movement of assistance, logistical bottlenecks, security threats and destroyed supply chains hamper effective distribution.

While the cease-fire may reduce large-scale hostilities, the absence of a restoration strategy means long-term stabilisation remains uncertain.


Global bodies are calling for enhanced coordination, immediate rebuilding of infrastructure (water, sanitation, hospitals) and guaranteeing safe access for aid. For regional stability and humanity’s sake, the world is watching closely.

Trump sets sights on Xi, Russia oil talks ahead of Asia trip

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Trump signals trade and security deal with Xi Jinping, targets Russian oil imports


US President and current influential political figure Donald Trump has announced his intention to strike a major trade and security accord with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in South Korea. Key in his agenda is China’s import of Russian oil—a subject that has drawn sharp scrutiny from Washington—and the revival of US soybean exports to China


Trump indicated that Russia and China could be brought into broader nuclear-arms talks, with fresh negotiations on the horizon. His diplomatic trajectory signals a recalibration of US strategy: balancing economic leverage, energy security and geopolitical alliances.


Observers note that if China curtails its Russian oil imports as part of a deal, this could reshape energy markets, challenge Russia’s war-economy, and shift the dynamics of Sino-US relations. The timing—amid wide-ranging global shifts—adds weight to the coming face-to-face encounter.

Pakistan collapse leaves South Africa 68-run target in Rawalpindi Test

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered once again in the Rawalpindi Test, setting South Africa a modest target of just 68 runs after a disappointing second innings performance on the fourth day of play.

Resuming their second innings with a 71-run deficit, Pakistan struggled from the outset as wickets tumbled rapidly in the morning session. Key batters Imam-ul-Haq (9), captain Shan Masood (0), Abdullah Shafique (6), and Saud Shakeel (11) all failed to make an impact, leaving the hosts in deep trouble.

Earlier, Pakistan had scored 333 runs in their first innings, while the visitors replied strongly with 404, thanks to valuable lower-order partnerships.

South Africa’s tail-enders delivered a remarkable performance — Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy added 71 runs, followed by a 98-run stand between Muthusamy and Kagiso Rabada.

Later, Marco Jansen contributed 25 runs, while Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi combined for another 113-run partnership. The final three wickets collectively added 194 runs, giving South Africa a crucial first-innings lead.

For Pakistan, Asif Afridi was the standout bowler with six wickets, while Nauman Ali claimed two, and Shaheen Afridi and Sajid Khan picked up one wicket each.

PCB orders review of women’s cricket team after poor World Cup showing

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Pakistan Cricket Board orders review of women’s team performance at World Cup

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has instructed an advisory panel to conduct a comprehensive review of the national women’s cricket team’s recent performance at the World Cup, following a disappointing campaign.


The team’s under-whelming results have raised questions about preparation, talent pipeline, coaching standards and overall strategy. In response, PCB leadership emphasised accountability, promising prompt action and reforms where necessary.

The review is expected to examine the domestic development structure, player welfare, and international exposure among other metrics.


For Pakistan, women’s cricket is increasingly under the spotlight—calls for equal investment, improved infrastructure and better global competitiveness are growing louder.

The outcome of this review may shape the future trajectory of the women’s game in the country.

Louvre Museum Robbed: $102 Million Jewels Stolen

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In one of the boldest heists in recent memory, thieves stole $102 million worth of royal jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris.


According to French police, the robbers entered through a staff-only corridor during maintenance hours and escaped within minutes before alarms were triggered.


Authorities are investigating possible inside assistance as security footage revealed lapses in the museum’s surveillance system.

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The stolen items included rare diamonds and emerald-studded crowns from the 18th century. The Louvre remains partially closed as forensic teams investigate.

EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine War

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The European Union has agreed on a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s energy, banking, and technology sectors in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The 15th sanctions package includes tighter restrictions on oil exports, import bans on key Russian goods, and measures against individuals supporting Moscow’s war effort.


EU leaders said the new sanctions aim to further weaken Russia’s ability to fund its military operations. Moscow called the move “hostile” and vowed retaliatory measures.


Analysts say these sanctions will have significant implications for global energy markets and EU member states dependent on Russian imports.

Pakistan Navy Seizes Drugs Worth Nearly $1 Billion in Arabian Sea

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In a major counter-narcotics operation, the Pakistan Navy has seized a massive cache of drugs worth nearly US$972 million in the Arabian Sea. The intercepted haul included crystal methamphetamine and cocaine, reportedly being smuggled through international maritime routes.


According to official sources, the operation was carried out with support from international intelligence partners. The recovered drugs were handed over to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings.


The Pakistan Navy reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining maritime security and curbing illegal trafficking across its waters. Officials said such operations not only protect Pakistan’s coastal borders but also strengthen global efforts against transnational crime.


This is one of the largest narcotics seizures in Pakistan’s maritime history. Maritime experts noted that the operation underscores the country’s strategic role in ensuring safe international trade routes through the Arabian Sea.