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Akhtar also claimed that 10 senior players had later apologised to them. (Photo: AFP)

Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players

In his autobiography 'Game Changer', Afridi has claimed that he was at the receiving end of harsh treatment by seniors.

09 May 2019 5:34 PM

The coast guards handed the drugs to the anti-narcotics force who will later destroy them. (Representational Image)

Narcotics worth Rs 3.45 billion seized in Pakistan

The Pakistan Coast Guards during raid in the country's restive Balochistan province recovered 350 kgs narcotics worth over Rs. 3.45 billion

01 May 2019 5:32 PM

Pakistan's preliminary World Cup squad is largely comprised of young players, with only a handful of veterans -- Sarfraz and Haris Sohail, who played in 2015, as well as Shoaib Malik, who played in 2007, and Mohammad Hafeez, who took part in the 2007 and 2011 tournaments. (Photo:AP)

Wasim Akram backs Mohammed Amir to force his way back into Pak's World Cup squad

Amir was left off Pakistan's pre WC squad but can force his way back into the final 15 if he does well in the 5-match ODI series vs England.

29 Apr 2019 5:19 PM

The Pakistan squad is presently camped in Kent county where it is holding a camp and also play a practice game on April 27. (Photo: AP)

'Match vs India is important, we'll treat other matches like match vs India': Ahmed

In an interview to a television channel, the wicketkeeper-batsman was expectedly asked about the June 16 match against India.

26 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

The team will play against Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against West Indies on May 31. (Photo: AFP)

'We are targeting a spot in the semi-finals of the WC,' says Pakistan coach Arthur

The 50-year-old said Pakistan’s strategy includes attack, take wickets and bowl sides out going into the prestigious event.

23 Apr 2019 10:06 AM

The criticism stung Amir, who had walked out off a press conference during the series when asked about his captain's thoughts about his bowling and performances. (Photo: AFP)

'When main strike bowler is not taking wickets it causes concern to captain': Sarfraz

Amir was publicly criticised by Sarfaraz along with the other bowlers during the Test series in South Africa in January.

07 Apr 2019 2:44 PM

Pakistan lost a full series against South Africa before going down to Australia and the 58-year-old said the team needs mentor more than a coach. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cricketers need mentors not coaches, says Shoaib Mohammad

Lashing out at Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur, Shoaib said just a coaching degree doesn't guarantee success.

02 Apr 2019 5:09 PM

The registration of the 'Mama Baby Care Cambridge School' has been suspended. (File Photo)

Pak punishes students for dancing, waving Indian flag

Pakistani have suspended the registration of a school here after some students danced to an Indian song and waved India's national flag.

16 Feb 2019 4:49 PM

The rally would have started from Peshawar's Hayatabad neighbourhood. (Photo:File)

Peshawar women's bicycle rally cancelled after protest threat by religious groups

A women's bicycle rally in Pakistan's Peshawar city has been called off.

19 Jan 2019 9:13 AM

Addressing the passing out parade of Midshipmen and Short Service Course at the Naval Academy in Karachi on Saturday, Bajwa said that Pakistan was 'a peace loving country and believes in peace'. (Photo: File)

'Not a sign of weakness': Pak Army chief on Imran Khan's India offer

Chief said peace benefits everyone and it is time to fight disease, poverty and illiteracy instead of fighting against each other.

23 Dec 2018 6:44 PM

The compound of the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday. (Photo: AP)

3 terrorists who attacked Chinese consulate in Karachi killed: report

Two Pakistani policemen were also killed and a security guard wounded during the attack, a doctor told Reuters.

23 Nov 2018 11:02 AM

The woman was told that she could keep her job only if she took off her hijab by her line manager who said that wearing hijab would spoil the company's image as an 'all-embracing' workplace. (Representational Image | AFP)

Woman told to either stop wearing hijab at workplace or resign in Pak

The incident caused an uproar on social media, leading to the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Jawwad Kadir of Creative Chaos company.

20 Oct 2018 11:40 AM

Citing its sources, the channel said that a total of Rs 460 crores worth of transactions were conducted through these accounts. (Representational Image)

Transactions worth Rs 460 Cr made from dead man's account in Pak

Iqbal Aaraiyn, a resident of Karachi who died on May 9, 2014, had three bank accounts mysteriously opened under his name after his death.

16 Oct 2018 2:27 PM

The presidential election is scheduled to take place on September 4. (Representational Image)

PPP, PML-N likely to field joint presidential candidate

In this regard, an all-party conference chaired by PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to take place in Murree on August 25.

22 Aug 2018 3:55 PM

University of Karachi students celebrate with a large national flag ahead of the upcoming Independence Day in Karachi on August 13, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Independence Day celebrations in Pak claim 3 lives, leave 35 injured

During celebrations, 22-yr-old Salman Shakoor, who was part of one such revelry near Five Star Chowrangi was hit by exploding firecracker.

15 Aug 2018 3:58 PM

The ECP uploaded a letter on its website in which the presiding officer of polling station number 45 in Washuk district has made the claim. (Photo: AP)

Abducted by security forces, forced to give fake results: Pak poll official

The official claimed he was abducted by security forces, forced to submit form 45 with fake number of votes to favour an MMA candidate.

10 Aug 2018 1:45 PM

According to a report, about 1,500 schools have been destroyed in the tribal belt during the last 10 years. (Photo: Twitter | @DrAyeeshNaveed)

12 girls' school burnt down overnight in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

Schools in Chilas town were targeted late Thursday night by unidentified men who also damaged school property across Diamer district.

03 Aug 2018 4:07 PM

It was Khan's last election rally in Karachi before the elections as he contests from an important constituency of the city for a national assembly seat. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif 'protecting India's interests': Imran Khan

Khan claimed that 'big game' being played to hurt credibility of general elections and Nawaz Sharif, others are behind this 'conspiracy'.

23 Jul 2018 1:14 PM

Additionally, former cricketer Wasim Akram and three others had served legal notice to Reham.(Photo: AFP/AP)

Imran Khan has few illegitimate Indian children: Former wife Reham Khan in book

Reham's book had made the headlines even before its release after she had reportedly disclosed her troubled relationship with Imran.

13 Jul 2018 1:55 PM

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had to face a grilling in the US and in the European Parliament over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. (Photo: File)

Facebook enhances security measures to protect integrity of Pak elections

Sarim Aziz, Facebook's spokesperson in Pak, said that company increased safety, security staff to monitor all election-based activities.

08 Jul 2018 4:59 PM

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