Babar fitness clouds Pakistan’s England opener
Babar Azam reached 50 runs during the first day of the first Test match between…
Babar fitness clouds Pakistan’s England opener
Babar Azam reached 50 runs during the first day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on August 5, 2020: Photo: AFP Pakistan face a late selection decision over Babar Azam ahead of the opening Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, with the former captain’s…
Wales hold Pakistan in World Cup thriller
Despite the outcome Pakistan still have a chance to progress in the 16-team event Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the second stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup remained alive after they were held to a 3-3 draw by Wales in a dramatic Group D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium on Monday. Pakistan had been…
PTI demands Imran’s immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues
Barrister Gohar says that since last October, access has been denied to Imran, demands that ‘cat and mouse game’ end PTI leaders address a press conference and respond to reports about Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure. — SCREENGRAB The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday expressed concern about party founder Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure, which was…
Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
Cnergyico is also considering spot purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers Cnergyico Pk Limited refinery plant and crude oil storage tanks at the Hub coast in Balochistan province, Pakistan March 18, 2026. — REUTERS Pakistan’s largest refiner, Cnergyico, was buying more US crude as the federal government seeks to diversify the country’s…
Iran says 60-day deadline ‘lost its relevance’ after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. — AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that the 60-day deadline for talks with the United States following the June 17 memorandum of understanding “lost its relevance” after what he called “flagrant”…
Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…
Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals…
Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win
She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions…
Independent lawmaker Sajid Iqbal, who unseated AJK political heavyweight, joins PML-N
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah announces the joining of independent AJK lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal to the PML-N at a press conference in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Independent Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal, who…
Root’s return as Test captain a sign of England’s problems
LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record…
