Afghanistan announce squad for India series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) national selection committee has finalised Afghanistan’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India scheduled to be held from September 13 to 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.Ibrahim Zadran will lead the side in the series, which will mark his first assignment as Afghanistan’s full-time…

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PM Shehbaz, Sindh CM call for ‘political tolerance, consultation’ amid deepening coalition rift

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on August 24, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: Radio Pakistan Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed political matters, agreeing to maintain political harmony and consultation, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The…

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South Asian Games preparations reviewed

SAOC delegation inspects Islamabad venues ahead of 2027 Games. ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) visited Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on Monday to review preparations for next year’s South Asian Games, examining venues and facilities that will host athletes from across the region. The delegation toured several competition venues and…

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New Zealand down Pakistan in WC clash

Green-shirts fight back after half time but Black Sticks hold on to seal a solid win New Zealand on Monday defeated Pakistan 4-2 in their Group G classification phase match of the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen. The Green-shirts recovered from a two-goal down but New Zealand held their nerves to maintain dominance until…

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Jurel ton puts India in command

Middle order batsman hits 115 not out to help visitors declare at 503-9 against Sri Lanka India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates after scoring a hundred during the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2026. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered…

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FM Dar urges IMO chief to help secure release of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates

DPM Dar meets IMO secretary general, appreciates body role for safe, secure and efficient international shipping Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in London. PHOTO: MoFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)…

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