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B’desh thrashes Pakistan A by 167 runs in Women’s WC Qualifiers warm-up

Lahore:  Complete performance from Bangladesh women saw them crush Pakistan A by 167 runs in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sulta...

Saim returns from injury to join Peshawar Zalmi for HBL PSL X

Peshawar: Saim Ayub has been declared fit and is set to join Peshawar Zalmi for the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 10), beginning April 11. Peshawar Zalmi has received a timely boost as Saim Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, h...

Pakistan dominate WI in second warm-up match for Women’s WC Qualifiers

LAHORE: Pakistan continued their winning momentum ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, defeating the West Indies by five wickets in their second warm-up match. The team comfortably chased down the 189-run target, securing vict...

Alastair Cook joins star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled an exciting and star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, which is set to commence on April 11, 2025. Among the distinguished voices joining the commentary...

New Zealand outclass Pakistan to sweep ODI series

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan's brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0. The tourists were dismissed for 221 off 40 overs in response...

PSL 10 tickets go up for sale

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday commenced selling tickets for the Pakistan Super League-X (PSL-10) online as the six-team competition is scheduled to start on April 11. The tournament will be played in four cities – Karach...

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against NZealand

DUBAI: Pakistan cricket team has been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate in their second One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. This is the second time in a row that Pakistan has been fined for slow over-rate, with the first instanc...

Pakistan gets presidency of Asian Cricket Council

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has become president of the Asian Cricket Council following a decision taken by the regional executive committee. The ACC executive committee held a virtual session in which the decision for...

Pakistan face humiliating 4-1 T20I series defeat against New Zealand

WELLINGTON: New Zealand secured a dominant eight-wicket win in the final T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan at Sky Stadium on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance. The home side comfortably chased down a modest score of 128 give...

Captain Salman Ali Agha reacts to T20I series defeat against NZ

WELLINGTON: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted his team was comprehensively outplayed as New Zealand wrapped up a dominant 4-1 T20I series victory with an eight-wicket win in the final match at Sky Stadium yesterday. “They were outstandi...

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PIA privatisation to be broadcast live on digital platforms

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday directed that the ongoing privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) be broadcast live on television and digital platforms, ensuring transparency throughout the proceedings. Chair...

Pakistan's polio tally rises to eight in 2025

PESHAWAR: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed a new case of polio in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the third from the province this year and the eighth reported across Pakistan as this year's second inoculation drive is in full swing. Th...

At least six terrorists 'sent to hell', four injured in KP's Bannu: ISPR

BANNU: At least six terrorists were killed while four others were injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu District, the military's media wing said yesterday. According to a sta...

US envoy Baker, CM Murad discuss trade, investment opportunities

KARACHI: US Charge d Affaires Natalie Baker, during her visit to Karachi, reaffirmed Washington's commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Pakistan, highlighting the importance of private sector leadership and economic cooperation for s...
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