Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces major flight disruptions
The national carrier is experiencing significant operational issues as aircraft engineers refused to issue air-worthiness certificates, leading to cancellations across domestic and international flights. The engineers claim this is over unpaid salary increases and deteriorating working conditions.
The Economic Times
Pakistan Lifts Sixth Title at Hong Kong Sixes 2025
Pakistan’s cricket team made history by winning their “record sixth title” at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
In the final match, Pakistan defeated Kuwait by 43 runs, led by explosive batting and disciplined bowling.
With this victory, Pakistan surpassed England and South Africa’s five titles, strengthening its dominance in the short-format cricket showcase.
Diplomatic error acknowledged by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister
Pakistan’s Foreign & Finance Minister Ishaq Dar admitted that a symbolic gesture of having a “cup of tea” in Kabul turned out to be a costly diplomatic mistake. He pledged that such actions will be avoided in future.
The Times of India
Pakistan national cricket team in crisis but sees hope in Test format
The team is undergoing administrative instability and poor performances in shorter formats. However, experts believe Test cricket may offer a revival chance if focus and leadership become stable.
The Guardian
Pakistan national cricket team clinch historic sixth title at Hong Kong Sixes
Pakistan ne Hong Kong Sixes tournament mein Kuwait ko 43 run se harake record-sixth title jeeta, is tarah England aur South Africa ko peeche chhod diya.
The Times of India
Global Leaders Urge 1.5°C Climate Action at COP30
At the ongoing *COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil, small island nations urged world leaders to uphold the 1.5°C global warming limit, calling it a matter of survival.
Negotiations focus on climate financing, renewable energy commitments, and stronger emission-cutting goals before 2030
World Bank Lowers Global Growth Forecast to 2.3% for 2025
The *World Bank* revised its global economic growth outlook to *2.3%* for 2025, citing trade tensions and slower investment trends.
Experts warn that this could be one of the weakest decades for international growth since the 1990s
Malala Yousafzai Launches Project for Women in Sports
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and her husband, Asser Malik, have launched a new initiative called “Recess Capital” to support girls’ participation in athletics.
The project aims to fund training programs, provide scholarships, and promote women’s representation in sports worldwide
PSL 11 to Feature Two New Teams Next Season
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the addition of two new franchises for its 11th edition next year.
The expansion aims to create more competition and include matches in six different cities across Pakistan, according to PSL CEO Salman Naseer.
Reham Khan Launches a New Political Party in Pakistan
British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan, the ex-wife of Imran Khan, has announced the creation of her new political party, the Pakistan Republic Party. Her vision focuses on justice, accountability, and equal rights for citizens across all provinces.