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Pakistan to host ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in April

LAhore: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday unveiled the match schedule for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to 19. The Qualifier will be played at two iconic venues in L...

Fast bowler Jahandad looks to win matches for Pakistan

LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Jahandad Khan said yesterday that he will look to win the matches for the country. Speaking to media in Christchurch, Khan said: "The pitches here in New Zealand support the batters and the grounds are small as well." "T...

Shoaib Malik’s selection for National T20 Cup sparks fan backlash

Sialkot: Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik’s inclusion in Sialkot’s squad for the upcoming National T20 Cup has drawn criticism from fans, who argue that his selection has come at the expense of young talent. Pakistan Cricket Board announ...

ICC extends gratitude to PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025

DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a note of thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, concluded on Sunday. The eight-team tournament, comprised of 15 matches, was played...

Manchester United releases concept art of new 100,000 seater, £2bn stadium

Old Trafford: Manchester United have unveiled plans to build a £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium near Old Trafford, which would become the largest football venue in the UK. The club aims to create “World’s greatest football stadium,&rdq...

Australia to play England in historic 150th anniversary day-night Test at MCG

MELBOURNE: Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced on Tuesday. The match, from March 11-15, will commemorate the first ever Test, played bet...

Duran and Ronaldo fire Al-Nassr into Asian Champions League quarters

DOHA: Al-Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win over Iran's Esteghlal while Qatar's Al-Sadd beat Al-Wa...

Mohsin Naqvi admitted he doesn’t know cricket: Shahid Afridi

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to focus on a single role instead of managing multiple responsibilities. Speaking at an event here, Afridi stated that the PCB chairmanship r...

Pakistan’s Special athletes gear up for World Winter Games

Torino: Pakistan’s Special Olympics team is all set to make their mark at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games, taking place in Torino, Italy. Yesterday, the team participated in intense training sessions to prepare for the upcoming eve...

Ramadan Gold Cup Football Tournament-25 starts in New Nazimabad

KARACHI: The Ramadan Gold Cup Football Tournament 2025 kicked off in New Nazimabad with a grand opening ceremony.  The chief guest, former Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, was joined by MPA Ali Ahmed Jan, Town Chairman Ali Akbar Kh...

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KMC proposes further hike in municipal charges

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has proposed an increase in municipal charges, with the revised rates to be presented in the upcoming city council session, officials said yesterday. According to KMC officials, the proposed hike is...

PM Shehbaz orders IT education for grade-6 onwards

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif yesterday instructed authorities to quickly develop a plan to introduce Information Technology (IT) as a compulsory subject starting from Grade 6 in schools nationwide. During a high-level meeting focused...

Dar calls for 'technology, accountability, multilateral unity'

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday issued a strong call for revitalised global cooperation and modernisation of United Nations peacekeeping efforts through technology, accountability and multilateral unity. Addressing delegates from o...

Ziauddin University conferred 1230 degrees to graduating students

ZU STANDS TODAY AS BEACON OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION: CM MURAD KARACHI: Ziauddin University (ZU) awarded 1230 degrees to the graduating students for various disciplines at the Convocation 2025, held at the Education City, Link Road Site, Kara...
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