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Champions Trophy: ICC penalises Pakistan for slow over rate in NZ opener

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council fined Pakistan for their slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. “The hosts have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate during the tourn...

Afghanistan eyes Champions Trophy 2025 glory

KARACHI: Afghanistan cricket captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has expressed confidence in his team’s abilities ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa in Karachi.  Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Shahidi spoke...

Champions Trophy: India beats Bangladesh by six wickets

Dubai: India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy’...

NZ beats Pakistan by 60 runs in opener Champions Trophy 2025

KARACHI: New Zealand grabbed a 60-run victory against Pakistan with contribution of Will O’Rourke’s three and Mitchell Santner’s two in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi....

PIA to provide travel facilities to teams participating in Champions Trophy 2025

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been given important responsibility of providing travel facilities to teams participating in the Champions Trophy 2025. According to the spokesperson, PIA will provide domestic travel facilities to t...

Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love for cricket: Ex-captains

Karachi: It will be the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years and former batting great Inzamamul Haq told Reuters, there was no escaping the excitement in the lead-up to the event. “Right now everyone is talking a...

Sarfaraz Ahmed breaks silence on retirement plans

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has addressed his future in international cricket, acknowledging that every player must eventually step away from the game. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Sarfaraz stated that he would...

Mohsin Naqvi throwaways premium VIP box

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has chosen to forgo a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, opting instead to sit with regular cricket fans. The UAE Cricket Board had allocated a 30-se...

Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore hosts dazzling opening ceremony

LAHORE: The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is currently underway at Lahore Fort, with several high-profile guests in attendance. The event has garnered significant excitement, with cricket fans eagerly awaiting the start of the tou...

PAF's JF-17 jets to feature at Champions Trophy opening ceremony in Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring the world's top eight cricket teams. The tournament will begin on February 19 with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opening match in Karachi, and the final is scheduled for...

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Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...

Rashid Hashmi elected chairman in KCHSU elections, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel wins all positions

KARACHI: Rashid Hashmi has been elected as Chairman in the regular elections of the Karachi Cooperative Housing Societies Union (KCHSU). According to the Election Commission, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel achieved a clean sweep by winning all...

District Central Police – Performance report for the year 2025

KARACHI: The District Central police under the leadership of SSP Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui remained fully committed throughout the year 2025 to improving the law and order situation and taking effective action against criminal elements.  From 1 Ja...

SSWMB, Climate action center discuss Climate Week Karachi 2026

KARACHI: Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) held a constructive meeting with the Climate Action Center to discuss environmental improvement in Karachi. During the meeting, proposals were presented for organizing Climate Week Karachi 2026. The...
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