56 h. ago Naqvi, Punjab governor discuss prevailing political situation

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, as well as the prevailing political and national situation, came under discussion. Governor Punjab congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on Pakistan’s victory in the T20 series against South Africa, remarking that the national team displayed […]

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66 h. ago Rain delays toss for India–South Africa Women’s World Cup final

MUMBAI – Rain and a wet outfield delayed the toss for the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup final between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The toss, originally scheduled for 2:30 pm, was pushed back by 30 minutes to 3:00 pm (0930 GMT), with the start time revised to 3:30 […]

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67 h. ago Punjab governor, interior minister discuss political situation

LAHORE – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider met with Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday to discuss the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, Governor Saleem Haider congratulated the interior minister on Pakistan’s T20 series victory against South Africa, praising the national team’s performance. “Pakistan played excellent cricket […]

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2 d. ago Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa

LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]

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3 d. ago Babar Azam creates history, becomes T20I cricket’s run machine

Pakistan’s Babar Azam made history on Friday as he overtook India’s Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 Internationals. The record-breaking moment came during Pakistan’s commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore. Babar reached the milestone with a precise drive off spinner Donovan Ferreira to long-off, ending the innings unbeaten on […]

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4 d. ago Pacers run riot as Pakistan thrash South Africa to level T20I series

Opener Saim Ayub hit a blistering half century after pacers starred as Pakistan thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the second Twenty20 International of the three-match series to level it 1-1. Saim smashed an unbeaten 71 off 38, hitting six fours and five sixes, to help Pakistan chase down the paltry 111-run target in […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire after tense border clashes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Friday agreed to continue a ceasefire following a sharp deterioration of bilateral ties and deadly border skirmishes earlier this month. The breakthrough came during a second round of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after earlier negotiations had collapsed in a stalemate over Pakistan’s demand for action […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan won’t need ‘even a fraction’ of its arsenal, Asif warns Taliban

Defence minister issues strongest warning yet after Istanbul talks collapse Says Pakistan engaged in peace talks at request of friendly nations Terms Afghan officials’ remarks “venomous” and reflective of fractured mindset Warns any terror attack on Pakistan will invite a decisive response ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday issued a stark warning to […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan aim confident start in T20I clash against South Africa

Pakistan are all set to face South Africa in the first T20 International of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 28. Following the competitive Test series that ended 1-1, both teams are eager to dominate in the shortest format. The second and third T20Is will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi […]

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1 week ago Pakistan eyes verifiable counterterror mechanism as second round of talks with Afghanistan opens in Istanbul

Istanbul round seeks to operationalise Doha ceasefire through concrete monitoring framework Pakistan pushes Afghan Taliban for time-bound, verifiable action against TTP sanctuaries Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ if peace initiative collapses ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: A crucial second round of Pakistan–Afghanistan talks opened in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad pushing for the establishment of a “concrete and […]

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1 week ago South Africa close in on victory as Pakistan collapse in second Test

RAWALPINDI – South Africa dismissed Pakistan for just 138 runs in their second innings and now require 68 runs to win the second Test at the Pnindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, setting up a likely series draw at 1-1. Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered badly on the fourth day, crumbling in the first session after losing […]

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1 week ago Babar Azam returns to Pakistan T20I squad for South Africa, tri

LAHORE: Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan’s T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa, to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from […]

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1 week ago Asif Afridi becomes oldest cricketer to take fifer on Test debut

Pakistani spinner Asif Afridi has become the oldest cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut in the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Afridi, delivered a remarkable performance on his Test debut against South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, claiming six wickets in the first innings […]

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1 week ago Pakistan reach 94/4 as South Africa take control of Rawalpindi Test

RAWALPINDI – Debutant Asif Afridi claimed a six-wicket haul as Pakistan ended day three in a spot of bother, leading

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1 week ago Rawalpindi thriller: Pakistan lead by 23 after South African fightback

On day three of the second Test in Rawalpindi, Pakistan ended their second innings at 94-4, taking a slim 23-run lead over South Africa. The home side struggled early on, losing four wickets for just 60 runs. However, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan showed resilience and held firm till stumps. Babar remained unbeaten on 49 […]

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2 w. ago Shaheen takes over as Pakistan’s ODI captain ahead of South Africa series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain of the national men’s ODI team, replacing Mohammad Rizwan ahead of the three-match series against South Africa, set to take place from November 4 to 8 at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The decision was finalised during a meeting in […]

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2 w. ago Shan, Abdullah hit fifties as Pakistan reach 259/5 in Rawalpindi Test

RAWALPINDI – Skipper Shan Masood missed out on his hundred as Pakistan reached 259/5 against South Africa on the opening

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2 w. ago Pakistan ready to whitewash South Africa as final Test begins today  

RAWALPINDI  –  The final and decisive Test between Pakistan and South Africa will begin today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,

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2 w. ago Pakistan may bring third spinner in second Test against South Africa

Pakistan could bring a third spinner in the second Test against South Africa, scheduled to begin at the Rawalpindi Cricket

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2 w. ago Pakistan stun South Africa in World Test Championship opener

LAHORE: Pakistan opened their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign in commanding fashion, defeating defending champions South Africa by 93 runs in the opening Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Set a target of 277, South Africa were dismissed for 183 in 60.5 overs as spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, along with […]

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