Lahore: The Pakistani government has prepared a ‘master plan’ for the renovation and beautifying of temples and gurdwaras in the country at a cost of PKR 1 billion. The decision was taken on Saturday in a meeting of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) here under its chief Syed Attaur Rehman. “Under a master plan, … Read more
As the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed strong confidence in India’s chances while also backing Virat Kohli to deliver a match-winning performance. Speaking ahead of the high-voltage encounter, Harbhajan highlighted Kohli’s potential to turn the tide with a big innings, emphasizing that … Read more
It’s still a day for the mega India vs Pakistan clash at the Champions Trophy 2025, but Indian national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has already started to play. More interestingly, in Lahore, Pakistan, where India is not even travelling for the Champions Trophy 2025. The incident happened at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore … Read more
File photo of Haris Rauf.© AFP Despite the hype surrounding the marquee Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, fast bowler Haris Rauf has said that his team will take the game against Rohit Sharma’s side just like any other match, and aim for victory to stay in contention. … Read more
Quetta, Pakistan: Gunmen in volatile southwest Pakistan shot seven bus passengers dead after identifying them as being from another region, officials said Wednesday. Security forces have been battling sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence for decades in impoverished but mineral-rich Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and Iran. Attacks on security forces and ethnic groups have sharply increased … Read more
A couple in Pakistan has been arrested for allegedly killing a 13-year-old domestic help for stealing chocolates. According to the BBC, the girl, who goes only by Iqra, succumbed to severe injuries in hospital last week. A preliminary police investigation said she had been subjected to brutal torture before death. An autopsy is being conducted … Read more
Mohammad Rizwan unhappy with a player’s selection© AFP The countdown for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai is about to end, with the first match of the marquee event set to be held on February 19. Ahead of the start of the campaign, certain cracks in the team have apparently started … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence will certainly hurt India big time, but quality of batting and spin bowling will make Rohit Sharma‘s team one of the title contenders alongside South Africa and Pakistan. India will play Bangladesh on February 20 followed by Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2. Here’s a SWOT … Read more
ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province said Friday that at least 11 coal mine workers were killed and six injured when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb. The early morning incident occurred near a coal mine in the Harnai district of the insurgency-hit province, which is rich in natural resources. “The terrorists involved … Read more
Officials intervened to restore order. (AP Photo) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has addressed a recent on-field altercation with South African batter Matthew Breetzke during their ODI tri-nation series match.The incident took place when Shaheen intentionally impeded Breetzke’s path while running for a single, resulting in physical contact. The situation escalated into a verbal exchange … Read more
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Turkey pledged to deepen cooperation in defense, mining, energy and other sectors during the seventh round of the Pakistan-Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Islamabad on Thursday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan co-chaired the highest-level bilateral discussion forum with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. After the closed-door delegation-level talks Thursday, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Coach Gautam Gambhir stated on Wednesday that “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers will have an opportunity as a result of Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence from India’s Champions Trophy squad.India’s hopes of winning the title were severely damaged after Bumrah was disqualified from the 50-over competition that begins February 19 in Pakistan and … Read more