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Barmy Army reaches Pakistan after 17 years for historic test series

RAWALPINDI: England cricket’s famous fan page Barmy Army reached Pakistan after a gap of 17 years to witness the historic Test series between England and Pakistan. The upcoming Rawalpindi Test of the historic series, scheduled to commence on De...

Right time to test our cricket system: Ramiz Raja on Pak vs Eng test series

LAHORE: Ramiz Raja, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Tuesday said that its time to test the Pakistan cricket system as a lengthy game season begins at home. Ramiz said this in an exclusive interview with Geo News ahead of the Green Shirt...

British HC hosts reception to 'welcome return of England test cricket to Pakistan'

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission in Pakistan has hosted a reception to welcome the return of the England test cricket to Pakistan. In attendance were notable sports and media personalities, political figures, representatives from the ECB and PC...

Brazil edges Switzerland to join holders France in Round of 16

DOHA: Former champions Brazil have eased through to the Round of 16 as Casemiro’s late strike powered them to a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the Group G clash of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 at Stadium 974 here on Monday. Five-time champ...

Shaheen a ‘big loss’ for Pakistan, says England coach McCullum

Rawalpindi: The absence through injury of fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is a “big loss” to Pakistan in the three-match Test series starting this week, England head coach Brendon McCullum said yesterday. The lanky left-arm pacer Pakistan...

PM praises Ben Stokes for donating match fees for flood-stricken people

ISLAMABAD :  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday appreciated England Test Captain Ben Stokes for donating his fees of entire Test series for the flood victims of Pakistan. “We appreciate the kind gesture of England Captain Ben Stokes...

COAS Bajwa reveals his favourite player in Pakistan cricket team

LAHORE :  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday hosted a dinner in Islamabad to mark Pakistan’s brilliant T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, also...

Cameroon fights back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia

DOHA: Cameroon kept their hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup alive on Monday after fighting back from two goals down to draw a thrilling Group G encounter with Serbia 3-3. Rigobert Song’s team looked almost dead and buried after goals...

UAE to be Afghanistan's 'home' for next five years

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will host Afghanistan's "home" matches over the next five years, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said yesterday. Security concerns have kept touring teams away from Afghanistan, who played their "home" matches in I...

World number three Smith wins Australian PGA Championship

BRISBANE :  World number three and reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith overcame a final round challenge and electrical storms to win the Australian PGA Championships for a third time Sunday by three strokes. The 29-year-old was back on...

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Wahaj Ali, Ahmed Jehanzeb & 'Kabli Pulao' Shine at 23rd LUX Style Awards

Karachi, (May 5) The 23rd LUX Style Awards celebrated Pakistan’s top talent across fashion, film, music, and television. Ahmed Jehanzeb’s Tera Mera Hai Pyar emerged as the most streamed song and earned him Singer of the Year, while Wahaj...

UAE to work closely with Pakistan for maintaining regional peace

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House yesterday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes to His Highness Sheikh Moham...

Army top brass warns of ‘sure, decisive’ response, if India attempts to impose war

RAWALPINDI: The army’s top brass yesterday warned India of a “sure and decisive” response should it attempt to impose war, as relations deteriorated between Islamabad and New Delhi amid rising tensions after last week’s attack...

“Dr. Asim Hussain leads the charge: District Central says no to illegal constructions”

KARACHI: Dr. Asim Hussain, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party, has spearheaded a robust drive in District Central to eliminate illegal constructions. His initiative has brought together stakeholders from various political parties, l...
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