NEW DELHI — With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament’s dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event. However, sources close to the development have revealed to IANS that the ICC is likely to finalize and announce […]
ISLAMABAD — Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi on Monday gave a clarification on the body’s fatwa (Islamic decree) regarding VPN, an encrypted internet network, saying its nature of being Islamic or un-Islamic mainly depended on its usage. “No matter if VPN is registered or unregistered, it will be un-Islamic if […]
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced the appointment of Aqib Javed, a former international fast bowler, as the interim head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. During this tenure, Aqib will continue to serve as a senior member of the men’s National Selection Committee, and […]
LONDON — Hasan Nawaz Sharif, who is the son of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has been declared bankrupt by the London High Court, according to the court papers. Hasan has been declared bankrupt in a tax and liability case of the UK government’s tax and revenue department, Geo News understand. The official UK Gazette, […]
LAHORE — Former Pakistani fast bowler Aqib Javed is likely to be appointed as the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, sources said on Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering him for the role in the upcoming matches against Zimbabwe and beyond, as per the insiders. A decision in this regard […]
WASHINGTON DC — In a major development, over 40 American lawmakers have called upon US President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the UN Working Group report, […]
LONDON — In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is “no indication” that Mr Khan will be tried in military courts. The letter was made public […]
LONDON — Pakistan’s military has firmly ruled out the possibility of negotiating or striking a deal with imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, British newspaper The Guardian reported, quoting senior military sources. The statement comes after the former prime minister expressed a willingness to engage in talks with the military leadership from his prison […]
ISLAMABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 2025 Men’s Champions Trophy tour will start in Islamabad on Saturday. The trophy will also be displayed in the city’s famous landmarks like Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument, with legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar marking his presence. The trophy tour is a promotional event […]
ISLAMABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially demanded a written explanation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over its decision to refuse a tour of Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, sources revealed to Geo News on Friday. The development follows the BCCI verbally informing the ICC of its […]