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West Indies player banned for five years by ICC

West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been banned for five years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for seven breaches of anti-corruption regulations. The ban is backdated by a year, with the final 18 months suspended. Thomas admitted to offences in three separate tournaments and accepted guilt for match-fixing attempts in the Lanka Premier League.

Pakistan’s inflation drops to lowest level in 2 years

Pakistan's headline inflation hit a two-year low at 17.3% in April, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The Finance Division projects a further decrease to 17.5-18.5% in May 2024. Urban and rural inflation declined compared to the previous year and month. The government aims to actively reduce inflation through administrative measures.

PSL 9: Islamabad United beats Multan Sultans to clinch title after 5 years

Islamabad United clinched the PSL title, beating Multan Sultans in the final after five years. Colin Munro and Martin Guptill gave a flying start in the chase of 160. Later, Imad Wasim and Azam Khan's partnership helped United secure victory. Usman Khan anchored Sultans' innings with a half-century, but Wasim's 5/22 restricted them to 152.

‘Kung Fu Panda’ is back after 8 years!

Jack Black’s popular character, Po, returns to the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ franchise after an 8-year break. Black found it easy to reconnect with his character by remembering his childhood love for shows like ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’. The upcoming film features a new character, Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina, and is set to release in U.S. cinemas on Friday.

World’s tallest man reunites with shortest woman alive after six years

The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, has reunited with the shortest woman alive, Jyoti Amge, after six years. With an 8ft 3in height, Kosen and 2ft-tall Amge posed for photos in Irvine, California. Both hold Guinness World Record titles. Their unique statures, resulting from medical conditions, drew attention during their reunion.

PPP worked hard for five years to win Sindh, says Murad Ali Shah

Former CM Murad Ali Shah emphasized that the PPP's victory in Sindh was the result of five years of dedicated effort. He highlighted the party's commitment to the people and expressed readiness to work with other political parties. Additionally, he criticized the GDA and advised Pir Pagara to reconsider his alliances. He also discussed the party's performance in Sindh and its stance on forming a government in the center.

Indian actor Esha Deol, husband part ways after 11 years of marriage

Indian actor Esha Deol and husband Bharat Takhtani have announced their divorce after 11 years of marriage. The couple confirmed the split in a joint statement, emphasizing the importance of their children's welfare and privacy. Speculations about the divorce arose after Bharat's absence from family events, and Esha shared insights on their relationship challenges in her book.

Last 4-5 years have been a ride for me and my family: SRK talks Aryan’s arrest, big acting comeback

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan reflects on his family’s tumultuous 4-5 years, including son Aryan’s 2021 arrest. Despite personal and professional hardships, Khan expressed gratitude for the success of his recent films and his fans’ unwavering support. He hinted at upcoming age-realistic roles and reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting and positive narratives.

Seat adjustments on cards as Nawaz, Shujaat meet after 15 years

In a noteworthy development on Wednesday, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), and Nawaz Sharif, the supreme leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), convened for a meeting to discuss seat allocations between the two parties in anticipation of the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, as reported by Express News.