Fairytale end as Taylor seals New Zealand win over Bangladesh

New Zealand's defeat in the opening match may have marred Ross Taylor's farewell test series but the retiring stalwart believes Bangladesh's shock victory at Mount Maunganui was a massive boost for the game and the format.

UN wants $5 billion aid for Afghanistan in 2022

The United Nations warned Tuesday that Afghanistan will need $5 billion in aid in 2022 to avoid a humanitarian disaster and give the country a future after 40 years of suffering.

Islamabad changes school timings to prevent traffic congestion

Following this request, the Deputy Commissioner Office has issued the notification and new timings would be applicable with effect from January 10, 2022 on 24 educational institutions located at PWD, DHA Phase-II, Rawat and G.T Road.

Abdul Razak Dawood wants continued support for exports despite fiscal tightening

The country's all-important textile industry is at the centre of this export-led growth strategy, said Abdul Razak Dawood, advisor to Pakistan's prime minister, as the government targets ambitious growth of 4.8% in the 2021-2022 financial year.

Iran says Vienna talks progress thanks to ‘all parties’

Efforts by "all parties" to restore Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers resulted in "excellent progress" during negotiations in Vienna, according to a spokesman for the foreign ministry.

PIA cuts employees per aircraft to 260

The PIA will save around Rs8 billion annually with reduction of its staff strength, CEO said.

US, Russia open high-stakes talks on Ukraine

The high-ranking US and Russian officials began important discussions on escalating tensions over Ukraine on Monday, amid fears of a Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

Samba dancers take over Saudi Arabian streets

Over the past week videos on social media have shown three foreign samba dancers displaying their moves in a main street of Jazan, in the southwest.

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 4 more years in prison

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced on Monday ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail on charges including possession of unlicensed walkie-talkies, a source familiar with the proceedings said.

US warns Iran of “severe consequences”

The Islamic republic on Saturday announced the sanctions, including on US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, for their role in the death of Qassem Soleimani, a powerful Iranian commander.

Saudi princess Basmah bint Saud released after 3 years in prison

Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal advisor said on Saturday.

Professor held after criticism of Taliban

Professor Faizullah Jalal was arrested by the Taliban on Saturday after repeatedly speaking out on television against the country's new rulers, who stormed back to power in August.