Litton replaces Miraz as Bangladesh ODI captain
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das in action for Bangladesh. Photo: AFP/File DHAKA: Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has replaced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as…
Litton replaces Miraz as Bangladesh ODI captain
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das in action for Bangladesh. Photo: AFP/File DHAKA: Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has replaced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as captain of Bangladesh’s one-day international team, the country’s cricket board said Wednesday. Miraz’s captaincy exit comes after Bangladesh ODI series defeat against Zimbabwe earlier this month. Najmul Hossain Shantowill continue in his role as Test captain. The appointment of Litton, who is already the…
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. The writer is a Junior Research Fellow at MCE, Pakistan Navy War College. Reach her at amnahashmee@gmail.com In 1963, Charles de Gaulle asked a question that Washington never really answered: would an American president actually trade New York for Paris? Would the United States be willing to risk its own cities in the defence…
Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC ruling
ISLAMABAD: The registrar of the Supreme Court has said the process of classifying National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases is underway following the court’s recent judgment on NAB jurisdiction, adding that approximately 300 NAB-related cases are currently pending before the SC. The remarks were made on Wednesday during a media briefing by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail…
Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener The left-handed batsman suffered a serious injury to the index finger of his left hand during the first Test match in Trinidad. . PHOTO: PCB/FILE In a severe blow to Pakistan’s red-ball ambitions, experienced top-order batsman Shan Masood was…
Govt announces Rs1.09 increase in petrol, Rs2.42 in diesel price for July 31
Increases the price of petrol to Rs336.15 per litre and HSD to Rs393.04 per litre People queue to fill petrol in their two-wheelers with concerns over potential supply disruptions, but authorities say there are no shortages, amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ahmedabad, India, March 23, 2026. Photo: Reuters The federal government on…
JI Chief mocks Maryam-Bilawal exchanges as ‘political theatre’
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday described the recent exchange of allegations between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as “political theatre”, saying both parties were exposing each other over the issues of Form 47. While addressing a press conference at the JI headquarters in Lahore’s Mansoora, he referred…
Pakistan outclass South Korea 3-1 in historic FIH-sanctioned encounter
Pakistan started cautiously against Korea before unleashing a strong attack to dominate the second quarter Pakistan sealed 3-1 victory over South Korea. PHOTO: PAKISTAN HOCKEY FEDERATION FB page LAHORE: Pakistan’s national hockey team showcased a masterclass, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over South Korea in a high-profile match on Thursday that marked a historic milestone for…
Saudi Arabia proposes multinational maritime defence coalition
Pakistan joins 13 other countries in backing a proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition for key sea lanes Fourteen countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, on Thursday issued a joint statement supporting the establishment of a proposed multinational maritime defence coalition, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said. According to the ministry, the proposed coalition aims…
Two dead as methane blast collapses coal mine in Balochistan’s Sor Range, traps over two dozen miners
A powerful methane gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in Balochistan’s Sorange near Quetta on Thursday, killing two and trapping more than two dozen workers underground, of which three were rescued, authorities said. Chief Inspector Mines Abdul Ghani Baloch said the blast occurred at the Sardar Usman Lease during working hours after methane gas…
“Should we make Ponting the captain now?”
Babar Azam returned to captaincy for the third time. Photo: AFP KARACHI: “What’s the score?” “What score? Is there a match going on?” “Yes, Pakistan vs West Indies.” “I don’t know, man. I’ve stopped watching cricket. They don’t win anyway, so what’s the point?” This is a conversation between two friends in Karachi, but it…
