CAPE TOWN — Pakistan’s left-handed opening batter Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the second Test match against South Africa after twisting his right ankle while fielding at the Newlands, Cape Town, on Friday. Ayub underwent X-rays and MRI tests this afternoon and the reports have been sent to specialists in London for further […]
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Injury scare for Pakistan as Saim Ayub stretchered off in 2nd Test vs South Africa
CAPE TOWN — Pakistan suffered an injury scare at the start of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday after opener Saim Ayub was stretchered off following injuring his ankle. The severity of Ayub’s injury remains unclear, but he has been taken to the hospital for treatment. On the field, he […]
Imran Khan’s PTI, govt to hold third round of talks next week to end political tension
ISLAMABAD — The second round of talks between the government and jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party representatives concluded on Thursday with the commitment to meet again next week in a bid to end the prevailing political tension and instability in the country. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq facilitated the talks held in […]
Indian man crosses over illegally into Pakistan to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail
LAHORE — A 30-year-old Indian man crossed over illegally into Pakistan to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry, but instead found himself behind bars. And the woman told the local police she does not want to tie the knot. Badal Babu from the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested last week in […]
PTI claims Imran Khan was offered to be shifted his residence in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has claimed that Imran Khan was offered a deal under which he would be shifted to Bani Gala, his residence in Islamabad, to serve the remaining jail time, his lawyer said on Thursday. “[Imran] Khan said he was offered to be moved to Bani Gala. However, he stressed that he […]
Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy
KARACHI — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy, and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places. The stadium will play host to the opening match of the ICC marquee event between Pakistan and New […]
Second round of talks between Imran Khan’s PTI and govt to be held today
ISLAMABAD — The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will begin second round of dialogue on Thursday (today) afternoon, The News reported. The government and PTI negotiation committees’ in-camera meeting has been rescheduled from 11am to 3:30pm today. As per the spokesperson for the National Assembly, the committee members requested for changing the meeting’s timing. The […]
Unfortunate that India aren’t travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Watson
SYDNEY — Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson termed India’s inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy as “unfortunate” but said the ICC showpiece will offer star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma a chance to liberate themselves from a prolonged form slump. The global governing body has adopted the ‘Hybrid’ model for this […]
Shadab, Fakhar, Imam’s comeback ‘likely’ for Champions Trophy
KARACHI — The ninth edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, famously known as the Mini World Cup, will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Teams have started announcing their squads for the event, and it is expected that the defending champions, […]
Pakistan anti-terrorism court sentences ex-Gilgit-Baltistan CM to 34 years in prison
ISLAMABAD — An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Tuesday sentenced Gilgit-Baltistan’s former chief minister Khalid Khurshid Khan to 34 years in prison for threatening the region’s security agencies. Cases of sedition and terrorism were registered against Khan following a protest in July 2024, where he was accused of delivering a threatening speech. The Anti-Terrorism Court […]