Ton-up Khawaja keeps England at bay in Ashes opener

Birmingham, United Kingdom, June 17 (AFP/APP):Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia were struggling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls […]

France counts cost after rare earthquake hits west

La Laigne, France, June 17 (AFP/APP):Residents of a region in western France on Saturday counted the cost after being stunned by a rare earthquake that has left dozens of homes damaged. Cracks appeared in several homes in the Charente-Maritime department just north of the major […]

Measles outbreaks in Kohlu

QUETTA, Jun 17 (APP): Several children were affected on Saturday by measles outbreaks in Balochistan’s Kohlu district. Health department sources in the district say the condition of several children is said to be critical. The children were being shifted to Dera Ghazi Khan for treatment, […]

ICF, PNCA jointly presents gala

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Indus Cultural Forum (ICF) and Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) jointly presented a gala of singers and artists representing different Pakistani cultures and languages here at the PNCA auditorium. The artists performed melodious and enchanting music and dance on […]

LAHORE: Heavy rain lashes city, inundates low-lying areas

LAHORE, Jun 15 (APP): Heavy rain coupled with gusty winds lashed the provincial capital on Thursday. The rain started on Wednesday late night and continued for more than eight hours, varying from light to heavy, with occasional gaps. In many parts of the city, traffic […]

Masood appreciates Lindsey Graham for role in Pak-US ties

WASHINGTON, JUNE 15 (ONLINJE): Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has appreciated the role of US Senator Lindsey Graham regarding strengthening Pak-US relations. This appreciation was given during a meeting held in Washington. Masood Khan also thanked Lindsey for strong advocacy and support […]