The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan cricket mourns the passing of controversial administrator Ijaz Butt

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has lost one of its most vibrant, controversial, and influential administrators with the passing of the indomitable Ijaz Butt in his hometown, Lahore. The cricketing world bid farewell to Butt on Wednesday at the age of 85, following health issues.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Abdul Hanan Shahid’s leap from teenage star to Pakistan senior side

However poor the performance of the Pakistan men’s National hockey team has been in major international competitions for nearly a decade or so, it has had a relatively steady flow of young and enterprising juniors into the senior team. In the present 20-member Pakistan squad taking part in the Asian…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Defending champions South Korea hold Pakistan to a 1-1 draw

NEW DELHI: Pakistan and defending champions South Korea played out a hard-fought thrilling 1-1 draw in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

Pakistan’s National Assembly likely to be dissolved on August 9

The assembly’s dissolution will set the stage for general elections later this year.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023

Monu Manesar as cattle crusader, Muslims ‘love’ Pakistan: Sudhir Chaudhary’s spiel on Haryana violence

Six people have died in the communal violence in Haryana so far, and our TV news brethren have been all over it. On primetime shows on News18 India, Times Now Navbharat, Republic Bharat and Aaj Tak, anchors grilled Nuh’s Meo Muslims, the police and the administration for the roles they…

Newslaundry · Aug 4, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan miss galore in 3-1 defeat to Malaysia

CHENNAI: On the eve of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) contest against Malaysia, Pakistan coach Muhammad Saqlain had stressed on the importance of beginning the tournament on a bright note.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

India begins with a 7-2 thrashing of China; Malaysia beats Pakistan

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The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Team India becomes second team after Pakistan to play 200 T20Is

NEW DELHI: Team India on Thursday achieved yet another milestone in their historic cricket journey as they became the second team to play 200 T20Is after Pakistan.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Firhan Ashari's twin-strike hands Malaysia 3-1 win over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Firhan Ashari scored a brace as Malaysia defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the second game of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Bumrah should take a call on his workload: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath, Australian pace bowling great, is happy India has produced a battery of fast bowlers. He defends India's tactics of using spin-oriented pitches for home matches. McGrath believes shoehorned schedules are taking a toll on fast bowlers, and suggests Jasprit Bumrah reduce his workload to increase longevity. On Ashes,…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023