LG directs for speedy completion of Smart City projects by taking up multiple works simultaneously
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress being made on the prestigious Jammu and Srinagar Smart City Projects. During the review meeting, the Lt Governor asked the concerned functionaries to make a visible impact while working with high professionalism and clear vision. Laying special emphasis on accelerating the […]
Pakistan asks India not to shy away from talks
Islamabad, Mar 06: Pakistan has reiterated its offer for dialogue and table talks to India, asking it not to shy away from negotiations on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. “Our only dispute is Kashmir and it can only be resolved through dialogue. Pakistan has never shied away from talks and has always called for […]
Multan Sultans name Mohammad Rizwan as new captain
Karachi: Days before season six of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) begins, Multan Sultans announced on Monday that Mohammad Rizwan will be leading the side in place of Shan Masood. Rizwan, who is also the national team’s first-choice wicketkeeper and vice-captain, has arguably been the highlight of Pakistan’s cricket this past year, scoring runs all […]
Pak vs SA: Pakistan’s T20I squad to be announced today
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the T20I squad for the series against South Africa in Lahore on January 31, a statement said on Friday. The PCB, in the statement, said that Chief selector Muhammad Wasim will name the squad on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium . The board will provide the live-coverage […]
Blast outside Israeli Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported
New Delhi: A low-intensity explosion was reported at Abdul Kalam Road near the Israel Embassy on Friday evening. No injuries were reported and initial investigations revealed that a bomb was planted in a flower pot on a road divider. The windshields of three cars on the opposite carriageway were damaged in the explosion. The incident […]
Nauman and Yasir shine as Pakistan beat South Africa in first Test
Karachi: Nauman, a 34-year-old left-arm spinner making his Test debut, returned 5-35 and Shah took 4-79 to dismiss South Africa for 245 in the second innings before lunch on day four. It set up a small target of 88 and despite Anrich Nortje’s (2-24) twin strike in one over, Pakistan reached 90-3 before tea in […]
Root the rock as England frustrate Sri Lanka in second Test
Galle: Joe Root became the first England batsman to score over 150 in consecutive Tests in 16 years as he tormented Sri Lanka and led his side to 339 for nine in their first innings at the close of play on day three of the second and final Test in Galle. However, the tired and […]
Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series
KARACHI: Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim has announced Pakistan squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The players who were picked for the series include, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Yasir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafiq, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, […]
My bowling speed wasn’t recognized ever: Sami
Karachi: Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Sami claimed that he has crossed the 100-mph mark twice in his career but that the record was not registered as he is from Karachi. “I bowled 100 mph twice in international cricket but they didn’t recognise it because I’m Karachite, I took 3 wickets in 4 overs but […]
Misbah reflects upon Pakistan’s poor show against New Zealand
Lahore: Pakistan head coach Misbahul Haq believes that the Men in Green deserve criticism for their poor showing against the New Zealand in the recently-concluded Test series, which the hosts won 2-0. While speaking in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB’s) podcast, Misbah said that his team performed below their potential in all three departments. “Criticism […]