Rawalpindi: The opening day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa came to a close with Pakistan reaching 259 for 5 at stumps, after a steady display of batting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Winning the toss, Pakistan captain Shan Masood opted to bat first on […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed fast bowler Shaheen Afridi as captain of the national One-Day International (ODI) team. Shaheen Afridi will lead Pakistan in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to be played from November 4 to 8 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The decision […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is expected to reopen within the next 24 to 48 hours, sources said Monday, a day after both sides agreed to a ceasefire in Qatar-mediated talks. Pakistan had shut the Torkham and Chaman crossings on October 12 following Taliban and affiliated militants’ attacks on multiple Pakistan […]
WEB DESK: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom while eleven others sustained injuries after militants opened fire on personnel of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) security team near Kot Lalu in Dera Ismail Khan district, official sources confirmed on Sunday. The attack occurred when the Khawarij terrorists targeted the Base […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed a ceasefire agreement signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying it ends days of hostility sparked by recent border clashes. Ishaq Dar said the truce, finalised late Saturday in Doha, was “the first step in the right direction.” He […]
ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), featuring state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise Indus Shield Alpha, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the deployment demonstrated PAF’s advanced […]
DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a landmark ceasefire agreement, marking a major breakthrough in efforts to restore peace and stability along their troubled border, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced late Sunday. The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, is expected to serve as a strong foundation for long-term peace between […]
Australia became the first team to reach the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinals after defeating Bangladesh by 10 wickets in Visakhapatnam. The defending champions continued their unbeaten run in the tournament, delivering another dominant and confident performance. Chasing a target of 199 runs, Australia completed the win in just 25 […]
In a heartbreaking turn of events at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Pakistan’s crucial group-stage match against England in Colombo was abandoned due to persistent rain — ending Pakistan’s hopes of qualifying for the semifinals. The match began with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl first, a […]
In the opening match of the day at the Ningbo Open, Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic, ranked 14th in the world, entered as the clear favorite against Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva. The Ukrainian player had been struggling recently, arriving in Ningbo after losing seven matches in a row before this tournament. […]