The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Champions Trophy venues: Which stadiums in Pakistan are set to host the tournament?

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings were announced on Tuesday, December 24. The tournament will kick off on February 19 in Karachi, with the final scheduled for March 9.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

PCB chief inspects state of work at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

With the Champions Trophy less than a month away from its start, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, visited the under-renovation Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore a couple of days ago to take stock of the remaining work. But the visuals from the video of the visit don't paint…

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025

Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

India have 'unfair' advantage in Champions Trophy, say unhappy ex-Pakistan players

The focus in world cricket will shift to white ball at the start of 2025, which will see the return of ICC Champions Trophy; but some of the former Pakistan players are not at ease and feel that the tournament's hybrid model hands an 'unfair' advantage to India.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

South Africa match India's record of 7 consecutive wins with 10-wicket triumph against Pakistan

South Africa secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan on Monday, clinching the two-match Test series at Newlands in Cape Town. After enforcing the follow-on, the hosts bowled out Pakistan for 478 in their second innings. South Africa then comfortably chased down the modest target of 58 runs in just…

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Gautam Gambhir should say 'jo cricket ko izzat nahi dega, ta-ta bye bye'

Gautam Gambhir is facing scrutiny even before completing a year as India's head coach, but it was expected after the team, especially the Indian batters, repeated mistakes in Australia and lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-3.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

South Africa seal top spot in WTC standings with dominant 10-wicket win over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa clinched a dominant 10-wicket victory over Pakistan at Newlands on Monday, cementing their top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years

England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 onwards under a radical two division plan being considered for Test cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence

The threat marks an escalation in the group’s fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

West Indies team arrives in Pakistan for first Test series in 18 years

NEW DELHI: Monday marked the arrival of the West Indies cricket team in Islamabad for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025