6 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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7 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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10 h. ago Sheikh Hasina’s trial begins as top cop confesses in tribunal

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted for crimes against humanity. The charges stem from a deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024 that left up to 1,400 people dead. Prosecutors announced the indictment after the country’s International Crimes Tribunal resumed trials of officials linked to Hasina’s ousted government. Former police chief […]

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17 h. ago World population day 2025 highlights youth empowerment and informed choices

ISLAMABAD – World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” Coordinated by the United Nations, the […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan T20 Cricket Captain Salman Ali Aghan reveals cricketers’ quirky nicknames

LAHORE – In a candid and entertaining interview released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), national T20 team captain Salman

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19 h. ago Former Bangladesh police chief admits to crimes against humanity amid crackdown trial

DHAKA – Former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Mamun, has confessed to committing crimes against humanity during a violent government crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. The shocking admission came during the reopening of court proceedings on Thursday. The confession is part of an ongoing trial at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), which is […]

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19 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, has filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration. He alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution during his detention by US immigration authorities. Khalil’s lawyers submitted the claim against the Departments of Homeland Security and State on Thursday. The law requires that such claims be […]

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27 h. ago World Population Day: First Lady calls for renewed national commitment to empowering every citizen

On the occasion of World Population Day 2025, the First Lady of Pakistan, Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, calls for a renewed national commitment to the health, dignity, and empowerment of every individual; especially women, children, and youth across the country. “On this day, we are reminded not only of numbers, but of the lives […]

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33 h. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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38 h. ago Meta joins Pakistan’s AI revolution with local support and training

Meta, the global tech giant, has offered full support to Pakistan in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) goals. A high-level delegation from Meta met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting AI use, and preparing youth for future tech jobs. During […]

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38 h. ago Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman join PM youth cricket trials at NED university

KARACHI – A special cricket trials event was held at NED University Ground in Karachi under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. Notable attendees included former Pakistan cricket captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Test cricketer Fakhar Zaman, and PML-N leader Rana Mashhood, who also serves as Chairman of the Youth Programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Rana Mashhood […]

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40 h. ago Kashmir Is lifeline of Pakistan, says ISPR DG during visit to AJK university

MUZAFFARABAD – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, emphasized the inseparable bond between Pakistan and Kashmir during a visit to the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The students and faculty warmly welcomed the ISPR chief in traditional Kashmiri style. A special Q&A session was organized where […]

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52 h. ago England recall Archer after injury exile for third Test against India

Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord’s this week, after more than four years of injury-induced exile. Archer was included in the England side named Wednesday for the third Test against India, returning in place of fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue in the only change to the team that suffered […]

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58 h. ago Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen to join Pakistan’s training camp for Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will join the national white-ball training camp ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The camp, which will run from July 9 to 15, will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Along with the […]

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65 h. ago ICC ODI rankings: Babar in top gear, rest of Pakistan left behind

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest One Day International (ODI) player rankings, bringing both positive and concerning news for Pakistan cricket fans. Pakistan’s star batter and former captain Babar Azam continues to shine, holding second place in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings. India’s Shubman Gill remains at the top spot, showing consistency […]

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67 h. ago Basit Ali questions Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Bangladesh T20 series squad

KARACHI – Former Pakistan Test cricketer Basit Ali on Wednesday raised concerns over the exclusion of star pacer Shaheen Shah

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3 d. ago 26 Punjab MPAs face disqualification under article 63(2), says speaker

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has stated that the disqualification of 26 opposition members is constitutionally valid under Article 63(2) of the Constitution. He emphasized that lawmakers must respect the Assembly as the “house of democracy” and refrain from behavior that disrupts its integrity. Speaking to students at LUMS University, the […]

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3 d. ago Shadab, Rauf out as Pakistan unveils squad for Bangladesh t20 series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, scheduled from July 20 to 24 in Dhaka. The series will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, marking a reciprocal tour after Bangladesh’s recent three-match T20 series in Lahore, which Pakistan lost. Salman Ali Agha […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan women’s cricket team starts training camp in Karachi ahead of Ireland tour

KARACHI – The Pakistan women’s cricket team on Tuesday commenced a skills and fitness training camp in Karachi as part

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3 d. ago Hasan Ali left out of Bangladesh T20Is despite impressive form in England

Pakistan’s star pacer Hasan Ali has not been included in the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, but his omission is not due to poor form or injury. Instead, the 31-year-old is currently focused on his county cricket commitments in England, where he’s performing exceptionally well in the 2025 Vitality Blast for Warwickshire. […]

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