UK warns people with serious allergies to avoid Pfizer vaccine LONDON: British regulators warned on Wednesday that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred مزید پڑھیں

Ronaldo scores twice as Juve crush Messi’s troubled Barcelona Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice from the penalty spot to win his battle with rival Lionel Messi and guide Juventus to a 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, earning the Italians مزید پڑھیں

Australia opener Warner ruled out of first test against India MELBOURNE: Australia opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of next week’s series-opening test against India in Adelaide and will target a return for the second Boxing Day test مزید پڑھیں

U16 Games National Hockey Championship Final to be played between Punjab-C, Punjab-A PESHAWAR: Punjab-C stunned host Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-A by 4-2 in a thrilling battle in the second semi-final by setting up final showdown with Punjab-A in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U16 مزید پڑھیں

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Nauman Ali first to reach 50-wicket mark Statesman Report KARACHI: Northern’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali registered his 17th career five-fer, fast bowler Aamer Yamin of Southern Punjab recorded his seventh five-fer in his 50th first-class match and Khyber مزید پڑھیں

Pak cricketers finally get their first batting practice in New Zealand LAHORE: Pakistan cricket squad finally had its first practice session in Queenstown on Wednesday morning after spending weeks in isolation after landing in New Zealand. Pak cricketers remained in مزید پڑھیں

Zhang Jienalin to become first female golfer to compete in China Open Shanghai: Zhang Jienalin will make history this week when she becomes the first female golfer to compete in the 26-year history of the Volvo China Open. The tournament مزید پڑھیں

Ex-International hockey player passes away ABBOTTABAD: Former International Hockey umpire of Pakistan Syed Siddique Shah Bukhari passed away in Abbottabad after a long illness. His funeral prayers were offered in Abbottabad and later buried in his native village Gambat, Kohat. مزید پڑھیں

Indian wicketkeeper Patel retires from cricket New Delhi: India’s Parthiv Patel, who was the youngest Test wicketkeeper when he made his debut against England in 2002, on Wednesday retired from all cricket. Overshadowed for much of his career by Mahendra مزید پڑھیں

Tayyab, Israr, Amaad, Nasir move to semis of Pakistan Int’l Squash tourney ISLAMABAD: Tayyab Aslam, Israr Ahmad, Amaad Fareed and Nasir Iqbal moved to the semifinals of Pakistan International Squash Tournament of men event by beating their respective opponents in مزید پڑھیں

South Africa confirms first tour to Pakistan in 14 years LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced details of South Africa men’s cricket team’s first tour to Pakistan in 14 years. The tour will comprise two ICC World Test Championship مزید پڑھیں

PDWP approves 29 developmental projects costing Rs 32250.307m PESHAWAR: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in a meeting held here Wednesday under the chair of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Shakeel Qadir Khan, approved 29 schemes costing Rs مزید پڑھیں

Govt taking serious steps to eradicate corruption: CM PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Wednesday said corruption was undoubtedly a curse which destroys basic infrastructure of the society. In a message on the occasion of world anti-corruption day, Chief Minister مزید پڑھیں

Rs2.4b released for construction of roads in Hazara MANSEHRA: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday released Rs 2.4 billion for construction of roads connecting to tourist spots of Hazara division. According to details, the funds were released for construction of مزید پڑھیں

Ten doctors, two paramedics of MMC test positive PESHAWAR: At least ten doctors of Mardan Medical Complex (MMC) have been found infected with coronavirus, the hospital’s administration said on Wednesday. It said two lady doctors were also among the doctors مزید پڑھیں

‘Coronavirus targeted fissures in society’ PESHAWAR: The UN human rights chief warned Wednesday that the coronavirus crisis had laid bare serious weaknesses and divisions within societies, including a destructive failure to respect basic rights. "Covid-19 has zeroed in on the مزید پڑھیں

Businessmen Panel, Progressive Panel to clean sweep FPCCI polls: Ghulam Ali PESHAWAR: Former President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Ghulam Ali Wednesday expressed the hope that the candidates of businessmen and progressive panels would clean sweep مزید پڑھیں

Heavy schoolbags to become smart bags now: Tarakai Statesman Report PESHAWAR: Provincial Education Minister, Shahram Tarakai on Wednesday said that for the first time in the country’s history a unique law has been made with regard to the weight of مزید پڑھیں

PPC polls on 31st PESHAWAR: The election committee of Peshawar Press Club on Wednesday announced December 31 as the polling day. The election committee chaired by chairman Mushtaq Yousafzai and included the members Taimur Khan and Hamidullah decided that nomination مزید پڑھیں

International Mountains Day to be marked tomorrow PESHAWAR: International Mountains Day will be marked on December 11 across the world including Pakistan which aims to draw attention to the important roles that mountainous regions play in water and food supply. مزید پڑھیں