The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy

Pakistan team’s trip to India overshadowed by controversy after they only got visas at the last minute

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: Result and reaction as Rauf takes three wickets and Babar Azam’s side win

Pakistan get their World Cup up and running with a convincing 81-run victory over the Netherlands

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

World Cup: Pakistan face Dutch, eye tougher tests ahead

HYDERABAD: People monitoring activity across the border are likely to witness incessant chatter as the Pakistanis turn their attention to their cricket team's performance in the World Cup.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Classics that have gone into the Cricket World Cup lore

Epic! West Indies’ Clive Lloyd's 102, Gary Gilmour's five-for, Viv Richards' fielding, Keith Boyce's four-wicket haul, Kapil Dev's 175, Inzamam-ul-Haq's 60, Stuart Law & Michael Bevan's stand, Andy Bichel's seven-for, Sachin Tendulkar & Andrew Strauss' innings, Dhoni's 91*, Elliott's 84*, Stokes' 84* & Archer's Super Over - the inaugural World…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s director of cricket, backs a struggling Shadab and the bowling unit

Pakistan cricket director Mickey Arthur backs Shadab Khan for World Cup opener vs Netherlands. Arthur believes Khan needs one good match to regain confidence. Bowlers' form is a concern, but Arthur has faith in their skills. Netherlands' Bas de Leede is confident his team will put up a good show.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Pakistan eyes a buoyant start against Netherlands after warm-up debacle

Pakistan, led by Babar, looks to make a statement with its batting and bowling against the Netherlands in their WC opener. Dutch, led by Edwards, aim to make a winning start despite lack of match-practice.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

‘Where’s the crowd?’: Fans deride empty stadium at Cricket World Cup opener

Cricket fans slam organisers as the ICC Cricket World Cup gets underway amidst thousands of empty seats in Ahmedabad.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

Cricket World Cup table 2023: Final group stage standings and results as India stay perfect

New Zealand have joined hosts India, South Africa and Australia in the semi-finals

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Amnesty International asks Pakistan to keep hosting Afghans as their expulsion may put them at risk

Amnesty International is urging Pakistan to maintain its support for Afghan refugees by enabling them to live with dignity and be free from the fear of deportation to Afghanistan where they face persecution by the Taliban

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy

Pakistan team’s trip to India overshadowed by controversy after they only got visas at the last minute

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023