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کھیل Published 16 May, 2022 04:56pm

Mathews falls one short of double ton as Sri Lanka make 397 against Bangladesh

Angelo Mathews stays unlucky when off-spinner Nayeem took his wicket as he was short of 1 run from his double ton

ٹیکنالوجی Published 16 May, 2022 04:42pm

Facebook: from Harvard dorm to global phenomenon

Mark Zuckerberg sees Facebook as the future of the internet with 2.94 billion monthly users, as Facebook is the biggest social media platform and a habit of the masses

دنیا Published 16 May, 2022 02:46pm

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka set for uneasy ‘economic war cabinet’

PM Wickremesinghe struggles to form “unity government” as opposition demands President Rajapaksa's resignation

دنیا Published 16 May, 2022 01:13am

NATO assures Ukraine open-ended military support against Russia

NATOchief says the alliance will look to provide both with interim security guarantees while the applications are processed

صحت Published 15 May, 2022 05:30pm

Covid-hit Shanghai announces gradual reopening of businesses

The rigid strategy to root out virus cases at all costs has wreaked havoc on supply chains, crushed small businesses and imperilled the country's economic goals.

دنیا Published 15 May, 2022 05:03pm

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifts curfew for Buddhist festival

This year's Vesak event has been scaled down due to political instability brought on by the economic crisis.

کاروبار Published 15 May, 2022 04:42pm

Saudi Aramco says Q1 profits jump 82% as oil prices surge

Aramco dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company, with shares worth $2.42 trillion compared to Apple's $2.37 trillion.

لائف اسٹائل Updated 15 May, 2022 05:32pm

Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring

The event took place at an abandoned Soviet-era factory, where droning electronica clashed with crunchy garage rock and the buzzing sound of tattoo needles.

کھیل Published 15 May, 2022 03:52pm

Mendis, Mathews steady Sri Lanka in first Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh thought they had Mathews out caught behind for 38 off left-arm spinner Taijul Islam but the decision was reversed on review.

دنیا Published 15 May, 2022 09:01am

Ten killed in ‘racially motivated’ shooting at US grocery store

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown says shooter ‘traveled hours from outside this community to perpetrate this crime’

کھیل Published 15 May, 2022 08:40am

Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Police say emergency services attempted to revive the driver and sole occupant, but he died from his injuries

دنیا Published 14 May, 2022 01:39pm

North Korea reports 21 new deaths as it battles Covid outbreak

Despite activating its nationwide lockdown, North Korea is reporting tens of thousands of new Covid-19 cases daily.

کھیل Published 14 May, 2022 01:24pm

Djokovic into Rome semis, extends stay as world number one

World no.1 Djokovic showed class, exemplified by a lob at the end of a thrilling rally defeating 35-year old Auger-Aliassime

دنیا Published 14 May, 2022 11:19am

Violence clouds Jerusalem funeral of Al Jazeera journalist

Television footage showed pallbearers struggling to stop Abu Akleh's coffin from falling to the ground as baton-wielding police officers charged towards them

دنیا Published 14 May, 2022 11:08am