SRINAGAR — Three Pakistani players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been penalised following their Tri-Nation Series clash against South Africa. ICC has imposed fines on the three players for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Pacer […]
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Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run chase as team qualifies for tri-series final
SRINAGAR — Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit magnificent centuries to help Pakistan complete their highest successful chase in One day Internationals as the hosts beat South Africa by six wickets to qualify for the final of the tri-nation ODI series on Wednesday night here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan chased down […]
Imran Khan reiterates ‘election rigging’ in third open letter to Pakistan Army Chief
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has penned a third open letter to Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, reiterating election rigging allegations and “bringing money launderers” into power, his lawyer said on Wednesday. “The PTI founder, in his letter to the army chief, has raised the issue of giving […]
Pakistan named Left-arm pacer Akif Javed as replacement for Haris Rauf
SRINAGAR — Pakistan Left-arm fast bowler Akif Javed has been called up as a replacement for Haris Rauf in the tri-nation ODI series. Haris has been advised to rest after sustaining a muscular sprain in the lower chest wall during Saturday’s match against New Zealand. The replacement is only for the tri-nation ODI series, as […]
At least 16 Pakistanis confirmed dead, 10 missing in Libya boat tragedy
ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed on Tuesday that at least 16 Pakistanis were among the dead after a boat carrying illegal migrants sank near the coast of Libya while 10 are still unaccounted for. The Foreign Office (FO), in a statement, said that a team from the Embassy of Pakistan in […]
Pakistan inaugurates renovated National Stadium for Champions Trophy
KARACHI — The newly-renovated National Bank Stadium of Karachi was inaugurated on Tuesday in a spectacular event in the run-up to the venue hosting the ongoing Tri-Nation Series and the much-awaited ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah jointly inaugurated the newly upgraded National Bank Stadium, […]
Pakistan to retain chosen 15-member squad for Champions Trophy after review
KARACHI — Pakistan have decided to stick with their already chosen Champions Trophy squad after the selectors reviewed it following widespread criticism about the inclusion of certain players. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the selectors reviewed the 15-member squad after the selection of batter Khushdil Shah and allrounder Faheem Ashraf invited […]
Pakistan court indicts senior PTI leaders SM Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid in May 9 riots
LAHORE — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday indicted 21 accused, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Dr Yasmin Rashid, in a case related to May 9, 2023, riots. The prominent leaders of the former ruling party and others were indicted by Lahore ATC Judge Arshad Javed while hearing […]
Imran Khan urges Chief Justice of Pakistan to stand by law and justice
RAWALPINDI — Jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to stand by law and justice. In an informal interaction with journalists at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, the PTI founder addressed the CJP, saying: “The nation is looking towards you.” Khan said he […]
Pakistan have enough depth to be dangerous in Champions Trophy: Ravi Shastri
DUBAI — Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have “enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World […]









