LAHORE MIRROR — On the third day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka scored 404 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their first innings at stumps today [Wednesday]. Earlier, Pakistan declared their first innings at 434 for 9. Earlier, fifties from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis helped Sri Lanka reach 221-4 at lunch on day three of the opening Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. After resuming at 114-3, De Silva was on 87 after reaching his 21st half-century, while skipper Kusal Mendis was 21 not out, leaving the tourists still…
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LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan and Iran have agreed to work closely in support of regional peace, security, and prosperity. This understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit of COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye, today [Wednesday]. The two leaders reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and underscored the need to further strengthen bilateral relations across all areas of mutual cooperation. Both leaders also exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict…
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Wednesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3 to Rs335 per litre and the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7 to Rs364 per litre, effective Thursday, November 12. The revision was announced in a press release issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). It said the revised ex-depot prices were set under the petroleum products pricing mechanism approved by the federal government. On Tuesday, the government cut the price of petrol by Rs8 to Rs338 per litre and the price of diesel by Rs7 to Rs371 per litre.
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — Iran will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country and there will be consequences in the event of any new US strikes on the Islamic Republic, Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said in televised remarks. Rezaei was speaking to Lebanon’s pro-Iranian Al Mayadeen TV after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, with analysts noting President Donald Trump’s more conciliatory tone since the Republicans’ defeat in the November 3 midterm elections. Rezaei has said there are currently no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington.…
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — Nicolas Cage so fully transformed himself into NFL legend John Madden for the new biopic “Madden” that co-star Kathryn Hahn says she spent an entire production with him without ever feeling she had met the real Cage. Hahn, who plays Madden’s wife Virginia, said Cage remained covered in prosthetics throughout production, transforming him into Madden more than just physically. “I do feel like he fully embodied John Madden,” Hahn told Reuters. “I would even venture to say that I haven’t really met Nicolas Cage yet because the prosthetics do something to you. He was definitely transformed…
LAHORE MIRROR — Police are continuing their investigation into the death of journalist Rabia Ahsan, with preliminary findings suggesting that she may have been killed by an accidental gunshot. However, investigators say no conclusive determination has yet been made. Police sources said no evidence of an honour killing had emerged so far, while the initial post-mortem report had found no signs of physical violence on the victim’s body. According to the sources, Rabia Ahsan’s family considers the incident accidental and was initially reluctant to register a murder case. At the time of the incident, the couple were taking out winter…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has achieved a major milestone at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant. A ceremony in this respect was held in Mianwali today and was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as Chief Guest, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chinese and other senior officials and representatives of relevant organisations. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister appreciated the dedication of engineers, technicians and workers from Pakistan and China who worked…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan’s workers’ remittances reached 3.9 billion dollars during the last month, reflecting continued growth in foreign exchange inflows from overseas Pakistanis. This was shared in a post on the social media platform X by Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad. He said the remittances surged by 13.8 per cent year-on-year they also registered an increase of 8.5 per cent compared to September this year. During the first four months of the current fiscal year, cumulative workers’ remittances reached 14.8 billion dollars, showing a growth of 14 per cent compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.…
LAHORE MIRROR — Sri Lanka reached 114-3 at the close of play on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, trailing by 320 runs. Kamindu Mendis was unbeaten on 40, while Dhananjaya de Silva was batting on 22 at the close. Debutant Pakistan pacer Saqib Khan claimed two wickets, while Mohammad Abbas took one. Earlier, Pakistan declared their first innings at 434-9 after resuming the day at 281-5, with Saud Shakeel and debutant Ghazi Ghori at the crease. Ghori added 48 runs before falling with the score at 349. Debutant Arafat…
LAHORE MIRROR — US President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Natalie Baker to serve as Washington’s ambassador to Pakistan, sending her name to the Senate for consideration, according to a White House announcement. “Natalie Baker, of Texas, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the White House said in an announcement dated November 9. The Senate must now consider and confirm her nomination before she can formally assume the position. Baker is currently serving as the US…
