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Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the new ODI rankings. The position of several national players, including star batsman Babar Azam, has improved in the rankings released by the ICC. In the ODI batsmen’s rankings, Babar Azam has moved up one place to seventh from sixth with 689 rating points. Salman Ali Agha has moved up two places to 18th from 16th with 630 points. Former captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan remains at 31st position with 560 points, while left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman has dropped one place to 37th from 36th. Saim Ayub is at 44th position. New…

LAHORE: The weather in Lahore has become pleasant due to heavy rains, the monsoon rain system is still present across Punjab. Rain on Muslim Town, Jail Road, Ichhra and Canal Road, clouds fell in different areas including Karman Chowk, Allama Iqbal Town, light rain in some places, heavy rain in others continues in different areas of the city. The rain has made the weather pleasant, the intensity of heat and humidity has clearly decreased, cool winds have made the weather in Lahore more attractive. Traffic speed on the roads has been affected after the rain, citizens should travel carefully. WASA…

LONDON: The British policy of providing bases to the US against Iran remains intact, with the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also allowing the US to use its military bases for defensive strikes against Iran. According to Bloomberg, the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for attacks against Iran that the UK calls “defensive operations”. This decision is a continuation of the policy of former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while US President Donald Trump is further intensifying his military operations against Iran. The report quoted sources as saying…

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products. According to a notification issued by the government, diesel has been made expensive by Rs 7.15 per liter, while the price of petrol per liter has been increased by Rs 4.93. According to the notification, the new price of petrol has become Rs 320.73 per liter, while the new price of diesel has been set at Rs 367.21 per liter. It should be remembered that the Petrol Pump Association has announced to close petrol pumps from tomorrow. In a video statement issued by General Secretary…

New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained during a Congress protest outside the residence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian opposition party Congress protested in front of the Indian Prime Minister’s house against police violence on students, during which Congress leaders were demanding the resignation of Indian Prime Minister Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Later, the police took action and arrested opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, MLA Priyanka Gandhi and some other Congress leaders. Before the arrest, leader Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the brutal police violence on unarmed workers and students of the Kakroch Janata Party…

Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification on the prices of petroleum products. OGRA has reduced the price of petrol by 35 paisa per liter, after which the new price of petrol has become Rs 315.80 paisa. The price of diesel has been increased by Rs 5.71 paisa per liter, after which the new price of diesel has become Rs 360.06 paisa. According to the notification, the new prices of diesel and petrol have been implemented for July 21. It should be noted that the federal government had issued guidelines to OGRA in this regard.…

ISLAMABAD: Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms has been predicted in various parts of the country. According to the Meteorological Department, widespread rain is likely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Islamabad, upper and central Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan, while on the contrary, intense heat and humidity will persist in the southern parts of the country. The weather has become pleasant in Islamabad due to light and heavy rain in some places, while the weather will remain hot and humid in most districts of Balochistan province, while wind and rain have been predicted in the areas of Khuzdar, Musakhel, Sherani, Kohlu, Zhob and…

New York: Spain won the World Cup for the second time by defeating defending champions Argentina 0-1 in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain dominated the first half of the decisive match played in New York, making several attacks on the defending champions’ goal but could not take the lead. Spain’s defense was so strong in this half that Argentina did not get a single shot on the opponent’s goal. The match was tied without a goal at the break. The same situation remained in the second half. The referee showed Argentina’s Fernandes a red card and…

As emergency crews continue their response to the wildfire on the outskirts of Drammen, southwest of Oslo, attention is gradually shifting toward recovery and environmental restoration. While the fire has caused significant damage to homes and surrounding woodland, authorities and local communities are working together to support affected residents and protect remaining natural areas. Environmental experts note that restoring forests and safeguarding wildlife habitats will be an important part of the recovery process. Replanting native trees, monitoring soil health, and conserving biodiversity can help damaged landscapes regain their ecological balance over time. The response has also highlighted the value of…

LAHORE: A new monsoon rain system has entered Pakistan, due to which light and heavy rain is expected in most districts of Punjab including Lahore today. According to the Meteorological Department, Lahore will continue to see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, while light rain is expected after noon. The minimum temperature in the city is likely to reach 31 degrees Celsius while the maximum is likely to reach 39 degrees Celsius. In view of the possible rains, PDMA Punjab has issued an alert to all district administrations and directed them to make advance security arrangements in…