Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while paying a tribute to soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War, said that Pakistan has not learnt anything from the loss and continues to harbour terrorists. “Pakistan faced defeat whenever it has carried out any misadventure. It has not learned any lessons from history,” PM Modi said at the … Read more
During Pakistan’s T20I tour of England before the recent T20 World Cup, there was a heated argument between Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and batting coach Mohammad Yousuf, according to sources from Geo News. Reports indicated that coaches and management had complaints about Shaheen’s attitude during the tour, leading to discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman … Read more
The surprising early elimination of Pakistan from the Twenty20 World Cup is attributed to “groupings” within the team and the underwhelming performance of senior players in pivotal times. This is likely to result in “major changes” inside the PCB as well as the team. The largest task facing Babar Azam upon his return as captain, … Read more
Pakistan’s new finance minister is on a mission to fix his country. To many, it’s an unenviable task. Muhammad Aurangzeb took up the post last month at a time when Pakistan’s economy is enduring the most turbulent period in its history. Lurching from one bailout program to the next with the International Monetary Fund classifying … Read more
The US on Monday said it has been following reports accusing India of conducting targeted killings in Pakistan and said it encourages the two countries to find a solution through talks. India had last week rejected the targeted killing charges, made in a report in the UK daily The Guardian citing Pakistani evidence, as “false … Read more
Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s party started its campaign after he was suspected of receiving help from the country’s strong military, making him the front-runner in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif’s primary competitor, remains in jail because candidates from his party will run as independents with new electoral insignia after the … Read more
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bid to contest the 2024 national elections in Pakistan has faced a setback as the election body rejected his nomination in two constituencies, citing legal and eligibility issues. The 71-year-old ex-cricket star, embroiled in a web of political and legal battles since his ousting in April 2022, remains unseen in … Read more
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, disqualified in the Panama Papers case in July 2017, has officially become the consensus candidate for his party in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Sharif, who returned to Pakistan in October after four years in self-imposed exile, had his convictions overturned, allowing his participation in the elections scheduled for February … Read more
In a significant political move, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has officially filed his nomination papers for the upcoming 2024 national elections, as reported by local media outlet Geo News. The charismatic leader submitted his candidacy to contest a national assembly seat in his hometown of Mianwali. Imran Khan’s nomination comes against the backdrop … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan faced a nationwide internet outage, coinciding with a virtual event organized by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). The disruption, reported by users experiencing difficulties accessing social media platforms, occurred just before the scheduled commencement of the PTI’s online gathering at 9 pm. According to internet … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, Pakistan deployed artificial rain for the first time to combat severe smog levels in Lahore, as announced by the provincial government. The initiative involved planes equipped with cloud seeding equipment flying over ten targeted areas in the city, which has been globally ranked as one of the worst for air pollution. … Read more
In a strategic move ahead of the first Test in Perth against Australia, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed the dynamic fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, as the vice-captain for the Test team. This decision comes on the heels of newly appointed Test skipper Shan Masood taking the reins after Babar Azam’s decision to step … Read more
In a momentous achievement, the Pakistan women’s cricket team secured a historic 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series in Dunedin, breaking a five-year drought. This triumph marked a significant milestone as it was the first time Pakistan women have won a T20I series against the White Ferns in their … Read more
In a recent election held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) executive board, Pakistan emerged victorious over India, securing the position of Vice Chair. The results, which were disclosed on November 24, revealed that Pakistan’s candidate received an overwhelming 38 votes, while India’s candidate trailed behind with 18 votes. Expressing gratitude … Read more
In a significant development, a Pakistani court has ordered an open trial for former Prime Minister Imran Khan inside the premises of Adiala Jail, where he has been detained since the end of September. The trial, related to the alleged leaking of state secrets, will be open to family members, the public, and the media. … Read more