Pakistan-India match was most watched World Cup game: ICC
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 was the most watched ICC event ever, with a global cumulative average audience of 1.6 billion for live coverage, a 38% increase over the 2015 edition and…
Indian top court asks Modi govt to restore normalcy in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: India's top court on Monday ordered Modi-led Hindu nationalist government to restore normalcy in occupied Kashmir “as soon as possible while keeping in mind the national safety…
Ahmed Shahzad, Umar Akmal among probables for Sri Lanka series
Lahore, 16 September 2019: Head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has named 20 probables for the training camp, which will commence at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from…
Misbah, Waqar named Pakistan’s head, bowling coaches
LAHORE: Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq was today confirmed as Pakistan men’s national team head coach in all three formats on a three-year contract.
In line with the PCB’s commitment to ensure…
Pakistan receives licence renewal fee from two telecos
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has received payment amounting to US$ 224.6 million and Rs 35.262 billion (equivalent of US$ 224.6 million) from two cellular companies respectively as…
PCB to hold T20 festival match in Azad Kashmir
Lahore, 3 September 2019: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will organise a festival match in Muzaffarabad on Friday, 6 September, which also marks the 54th Defence Day of Pakistan, for the…
Pakistan condemns Kabul terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist bomb attack on a foreigners' compound in Kabul yesterday, which has led to loss of innocent lives.
"We want to express our heartfelt…
Javad reaffirms Iran’s support for Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif to apprise him of the latest situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Qureshi briefed the…
Annexing Kashmir first step of bigger Indian plot to strangulate CPEC; says Shehryar…
ISLAMABAD – Minister for SAFRON & Narcotics Control Shehryar Khan Afridi has said that the occupation of Kashmir by India was the first step by hegemonic Modi regime and the actual plan…
Top Saudi diplomat to visit Pakistan
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir is due to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for a day-long official visit.
The Saudi minister will meet Prime…
EU body asks India to lift Kashmir curfew, end press blackout
The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs has called for the Indian government to immediately lift curfew in occupied Kashmir that has created humanitarian crisis in the held…
Imran Khan makes third phone call to Saudi leader in two weeks
JEDDAH – Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone to discuss bilateral ties and regional security situation.
According to reports, PM Khan…
Pakistan’s climate ministry to launch ‘Clean Green Index’
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, has said that ‘Clean Green Index’ due to be launched soon will shift behavior patterns of people of Pakistan.
In the first…
Indian diplomat meets convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav for two hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday provided consular access to India for Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, Indian spy, serving Indian Naval officer and RAW operative.
Gaurav Ahluwalia, Charge d'…
Imran Khan lauds PAF’s response in February standoff with India
RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appreciated Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its contribution in war against terrorism.
The PM made the remarks while visiting Air Headquarters…