Samson, Abhishek and Reddy seal India’s series win

Samson (57) and Abhishek (39) set up a comfortable chase after Reddy’s three-wicket haul against Afghanistan Sanju Samson unleashed a blistering fifty as India whipped Afghanistan by seven wickets on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series in Delhi. Samson smashed 57 from just 22 balls, including seven fours and…

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Pakistan boycotts Israel chess match

Pakistan is paired against Israel as auto pairing however Pakistan did not officially played the match. Photo: CFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan boycotted its scheduled match against Israel at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) citing the country’s policy towards Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian…

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Geely set to enter crowded auto market

Bestway named sole distributor; bookings expected before end-2026 as plant utilisation sits below 50% LAHORE: Chinese automaker Geely is set to enter Pakistan’s auto market, already straining under underused production capacity, as Bestway Automotive Private Limited (BAL) on Monday confirmed it has been appointed the brand’s sole authorised distributor in the country, with vehicle bookings…

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Shahzaib shines as rain, draws stall President’s Trophy

Four matches go resultless but big runs, strong bowling spells and tight points set up an intriguing second round Khan Research Laboratories’ Shahzaib Khan provided the standout finish to an opening round dominated by big scores, determined batting and weather interruptions, as all four President’s Trophy Grade-I matches ended in a draw on Tuesday. Shahzaib…

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Pakistan women begin Asiad cricket title quest

Pakistan women’s cricket team train in Japan ahead of their Asian Games quarter-final against Thailand. Photo: Screengrab KARACHI: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team begin their bid for Asian Games gold on Thursday when they face Thailand in the quarter-finals of the 20th edition of the continental event at Korogi Athletic Park Cricket Ground in Nisshin, Japan….

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Pakistan, Canada to resume FIPA talks

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and High Commissioner of Canada Tarik Ali Khan discussed FIPA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada will resume negotiations on the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) in the first week of October, with both sides seeking to address outstanding issues and conclude the agreement, according to a statement…

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Pakistan squads ready for Asian Games

KARACHI: Squads from nine disciplines from Pakistan will attend the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, which will be held on September 19 at 2pm PST. “Only those athletes have been invited to the opening ceremony who are close to the venue hosting it,” a well-placed source told The Express Tribune. This correspondent understands…

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SC seeks AGP’s assistance on FCC jurisdiction over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer case

Attorney general says two superior courts cannot exercise jurisdiction over the same matter ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday sought the Attorney General for Pakistan’s (AGP) assistance on whether the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) could exercise jurisdiction over a matter concerning the SC’s August 18 order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder…

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