The DP World ILT20 has created a pathway for UAE cricketers: Muhammad Rohid
Rohid reflects on becoming one of the highest-valued UAE players at the league’s landmark first-ever player auction and the league’s impact on his career. Season 5 of the six-team, 34-match DP World ILT20 will be played in November-December 2026. Dubai(PNP): For UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid, the DP World ILT20’s landmark first-ever player auction…
Floods Wreak Havoc in Afghanistan; 20 Dead, Over 100 Missing
Kabul (PNP)Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Nuristan. At least 20 people have been killed, more than 80 injured, and over 100 remain missing in various flood-related incidents. According to Afghan authorities, the floods severely affected the provincial capital, Parun, and surrounding areas. Torrents of floodwater…
Who Was the Real-Life ‘Rancho’ of 3 Idiots?
A hunger strike has been underway for more than three weeks at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with renowned Ladakhi education reformer and social activist Sonam Wangchuk among those participating. Concerns over Wangchuk’s health have been growing, with several Bollywood celebrities, including Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Sonakshi Sinha, expressing their support and concern. At…
85 Pakistanis Selected for US Fulbright Program
Do You Also Want to Study in the United States? Good News for Pakistanis There is good news for Pakistani students and researchers who aspire to pursue higher education in the United States. A total of 85 Pakistani candidates have been selected under the Fulbright Scholarship Program in the United States. These scholarships have been…
Diplomatic Doors to Iran Remain Open, Talks Ongoing: White House
Washington (PNP): The White House says the United States is continuing talks with Iran despite renewed tensions, and President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy with Tehran. Speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would hold Iran accountable if it backs away from commitments made to the United States, but…
Messi and Yamal: A 19-Year-Old Photo Goes Viral Before Final
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal will be the center of attention. However, just hours before this historic clash, a rare photograph of the two from nearly 19 years ago has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. The image shows a 20-year-old Lionel…
Argentina Stun England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final
Atlanta:(PNP)Argentina produced a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the final for the second consecutive time and ending England’s hopes of reaching their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. In the thrilling encounter in Atlanta, Thomas Tuchel’s England appeared…
Erling Haaland’s $750 Raccoon Goes Viral
After returning home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway’s star footballer Erling Haaland once again grabbed everyone’s attention. According to international media reports, Haaland was spotted arriving at Oslo Airport carrying a taxidermy raccoon—a preserved wild animal—reportedly worth US$750. Sharing photos of the unusual item on social media, Haaland wrote a brief caption: “It…
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Was Part of Israel’s Regime Change Plan, Claims U.S. Newspaper
Washington (PNP): The New York Times has alleged that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was part of an Israeli-backed plan aimed at bringing about regime change in Iran. According to the newspaper, citing U.S. officials and other sources, Israel spent years pursuing a regime change strategy in Iran and sought to return Ahmadinejad to power,…
Sheikh Hamad: The Visionary Who Transformed Qatar
Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has passed away at the age of 74. He was a transformative leader who, in just 18 years, turned a small desert nation into one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential countries. Sheikh Hamad’s life story is nothing short of remarkable. In 1995, he…
