NEW DELHI — After the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a trophy tour of the ICC Champions Trophy, covering the three cities of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has told the hosts not to go ahead with the tour in the occupied region, says a report. PCB, on Thursday, announced that the […]
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No country, including India raised any objections over Champions Trophy schedule
KARACHI — No country, including India, raised any concerns about the proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan during the ICC Board meeting in Dubai last month, held alongside the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, sources told Geo News. Minutes from the board meeting indicate that the schedule, also approved by ICC […]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz says she does not have throat cancer
LONDON — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has dismissed recent media reports suggesting she has throat cancer, clarifying that her health issues are related to the parathyroid gland. She was speaking at a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) event in London alongside her father, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, at a gathering organised by PML-N UK […]
Lahore reports over 15,000 cases in one day due to toxic smog, NASA shares photo
LAHORE — The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours, Ary News reported. According to Ary News, Lahore’s hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from dry cough, breathing difficulties, pneumonia, and chest […]
ICC launches ‘new visual identity’ for upcoming Champions Trophy
KARACHI — The International Cricket Council has revealed a new visual identity for the upcoming men’s and women’s Champions Trophy events, marking the return of the prestigious tournament after a six-year gap. The new identity, showcased in a launch video, includes a new unconventional typographic logo and design elements, which, according to the ICC, is […]
‘March to Islamabad on November 24,’ Imran Khan gives ‘final call’ to supporters
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has called on his supporters to march to Islamabad on November 24, his lawyer and sister said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters in Rawalpindi, lawyer Faisal Chaudhry said: “Imran Khan says this is the final call for a [anti-government] protest. The PTI founder has stressed that the […]
Shaheen reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings, Babar remains at summit of batters list
DUBAI — Just months before the start of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking after the ICC issued the latest Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings. The left-arm quick regained his place as the top bowler in the 50-over format on the back of his impressive displays […]
Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India: Former wicket-keeper Rashid Latif
NEW DELHI — Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Malik says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues. The BCCI has refused to send its team to […]
Imran Khan, other party leaders acquitted in section 144 violation case
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan along with other party leaders, has been acquitted in a case related to violating Section 144, ARY News reported. As per details, the Sessions Court in Islamabad announced the verdict, granting relief to Imran Khan, Asad Qaiser, Sheikh Rasheed, Faisal Javed, and other PTI leaders. The case […]
After ODI success, Rizwan confident of winning T20I series in Australia
KARACHI — Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan is confident of winning the upcoming T20 international series in Australia and is also eyeing a whitewash of the home team. The Pakistan team led by Rizwan surprised everyone by winning a one-day series in Australia for the first time since 2002, after the Australian team management decided […]