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The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) announced a new team management, appointing Olympian Khawaja Junaid as head coach of the national hockey team. Players, team management, and development committee heads met with PHF ad hoc president Mohi-ud-Din Wani. Wani boosted players’ morale, urging them to focus solely on the game and bring glory to the country, assuring full facilities. He stated the federation would handle all non-sporting matters, take responsibility for decisions, provide necessary privileges without pressure, and manage logistics, coordination, and off-field operations.
Riots have erupted in Mexico following the killing of notorious drug mafia leader El Mencho in a military operation, with 25 National Guard members killed in violent clashes. According to officials, El Mencho was seriously injured during an exchange of fire in the western state of Jalisco and died while being transported to Mexico City. A $15 million bounty had been placed on El Mencho’s head; after the drug lord’s death, the situation across Mexico has become tense, with armed individuals setting multiple vehicles ablaze. Armed groups have blocked highways, and after arson and sieges in Puerto Vallarta city, the…
PTI founder Imran Khan was transferred to PIMS Hospital for follow-up eye treatment. According to the Executive Director of PIMS, the founder was moved from Adiala Jail to PIMS Hospital on February 24, where he was given the second dose of anti-VEGF intravitreal injection. Before administering the dose, a cardiologist consultant performed an echocardiography and ECG, with normal results. His vitals remained stable during his hospital stay, procedure, and afterward, and the consultant physician declared him medically stable. The procedure was carried out under the guidance of consultant ophthalmologists and a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon from PIMS and Shifa Eye Hospital.…
Billions of dollars have been spent distributing laptops to American students, but educational outcomes have turned out to be disappointing. According to the American magazine Fortune, Generation Z has become the first generation whose academic and cognitive abilities are observed to be lower than those of their parents. Excessive use of technology and unnecessary dependence on it have weakened learning abilities instead of enhancing them. The program to distribute laptops to students began in 2002 in the state of Maine and then spread across the entire United States. In 2024 alone, more than 30 billion dollars were spent on providing…
An Afghan citizen injured multiple people in a knife attack at a major train station in Germany. British media reports indicate that the 35-year-old Afghan knife-wielding individual targeted several people on a Jehovah’s Witnesses stand at the German train station. During the incident, some brave bystanders subdued the attacker. Police arrived at the scene upon receiving reports and took the attacker into custody. Further details regarding the attacker’s identity have not yet emerged, though police are conducting investigations. It may be recalled that in 2021, a similar incident occurred in Würzburg where a refugee killed three women and severely injured…
US President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address at 7 AM on Wednesday, with protests likely from Democrats. According to US media reports, President Donald Trump says this first address of his second term will be lengthy because there is a lot to say. According to a foreign news agency, protests by Democrats are expected during President Trump’s address. According to US media, members of Congress will discuss negotiations with Iran and the potential war in case of failure during this address. The address will defend tariffs and mention the economy; discussions on controlling crime and…
Saudi Arabia along with 19 countries has condemned Israel’s decision on the West Bank occupation. The Secretary Generals of the League of Arab States and the OIC have also condemned Israel’s decision on the West Bank occupation. The joint statement says that these changes are of a very extensive nature, under which Palestinian land is being declared as the state land of so-called Israel. According to the statement, these measures are accelerating Israel’s illegal settlement activities and strengthening the Israeli administration further. It may be recalled that the joint statement has been issued by Saudi Arabia, Brazil, France, Denmark, Finland,…
Whether Pakistan qualifies for the semi-final or not, if Sri Lanka qualifies for the semi-final, the first semi-final will be played in Colombo, regardless of whether the opponent is the Indian team or any other. In a statement sent to all stakeholders after the completion of the Super Eight stage, the ICC has explained the arrangements for the semi-finals. According to the statement, the first semi-final could be held in Colombo or Kolkata, and this decision will be made based on specific conditions. The statement states that if Pakistan qualifies for the semi-final, it will play Semi-Final One in Colombo…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Special Assistant for Information Shafiq Jan stated that the release of PTI founder Imran Khan does not require the party’s approval for forming a force. During a conversation on Geo News’ program Naya Pakistan, reacting to former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s statements, Shafiq Jan said he should not have given interviews; if he does, he should only talk about the founder’s release. He further said that PTI founder Imran Khan’s release force does not need the party’s approval; if Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces it, the force will be formed. On former PTI leaders’ proposal…
Karachi: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi advises national all-rounder Shadab Khan to respond to criticism with his performance instead of making statements about former cricketers. This advice came when Shadab Khan, after the defeat against India, sarcastically remarked about former players amid criticism, saying, “They didn’t do what we did; we have beaten India in the World Cup.” Speaking on a local news channel’s program, Shahid Afridi said Shadab is right in defending his fellow players’ achievements; however, the team failed to handle the respect and pressure after the historic victory against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Afridi…