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Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh, ending a long wait for a medal in the event. Captain Fatima Sana led the side to the podium following a difficult run that included a semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka. The result highlighted individual brilliance while renewing debate over Pakistan’s cricket development system. Read More…
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Pakistan’s hockey and kabaddi teams maintained their winning momentum at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The hockey side defeated Uzbekistan 5-1 after beating Thailand in its opener, while kabaddi secured a second victory by overcoming Nepal 58-43. Pakistan will next face China in hockey and Thailand in kabaddi. Fencers and soft tennis players, however, endured difficult outings. Read More…
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England captain Harry Brook praised Kevin Pietersen’s impact after the former batter helped the team improve against spin. Pietersen, now a specialist white-ball mentor, recently worked with the squad on reading spin and rotating the strike. England completed a T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka and now aim to carry that confidence into their upcoming three-match ODI series. Read More…
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CHITRAL: Rescue teams resumed a search on Friday for 55-year-old paraglider Asif Mehmood, who went missing after bad weather hit during a flight from Zaini Pass. Five members of his group landed safely, but Mehmood continued towards Chitral city before losing radio contact. Rescue 1122 teams, local volunteers and officials are searching the difficult Barum hills terrain. Read More…
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Tuesday he was surprised by the PCB’s sweeping changes following the heavy defeat against England at Lord’s. The board dismissed head coach Sarfraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while several players, including Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, were dropped midway through the series. Babar said the decisions were made outside the dressing room and that he learned about them later. Read More…
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Pakistan’s Test team faces another crucial challenge as interim coach Mike Hesson prepares for the final match against England. With the series already lost, Pakistan have endured heavy defeats and remain at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. Recent changes, including player releases and a coaching overhaul, have added uncertainty. Hesson says the team must move forward, viewing Wednesday’s Test as a chance to regain pride and competitiveness. Read More…
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DUBAI: Pakistan all-rounder Ayesha Zafar said the team is preparing across batting, bowling and fielding ahead of Saturday’s Asia Cup clash against archrivals India. Speaking to the media on Thursday, she said Pakistan would approach the game like any other match while aiming for victory. Pakistan began its campaign with a comfortable win over Thailand, supported by Muneeba Ali’s half-century and disciplined bowling. Ayesha said the team was taking each match day by day. Read More…
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Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s promised “surgery” following the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup defeat has yet to produce the desired recovery. The latest upheaval saw seven players recalled from England during a Test series, while head coach and bowling coach were dismissed and replacements sent to Britain. PCB officials Naqvi and Aaqib Javed defended the decisions, but their explanations raised further questions over selection, player confidence and institutional responsibility. Read More…
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MANSEHRA: Heavy fog and rain hampered the search for an Irish mountaineer missing while descending Musa Da Musalla peak in Siran Valley. Rescue teams using drones and sniffer dogs struggled with poor visibility, rough terrain and low oxygen levels. Police said several teams, supported by mountaineering groups, local residents and forest officials, were searching difficult routes leading to the peak. The mountaineer disappeared on August 30 after attempting the summit with a British national. Read More…
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Devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 362 people, with around 1,000 still missing as rescue teams search for survivors. The US Geological Survey said the disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse, causing seismic activity and catastrophic downstream flooding. Dramatic surveillance footage from China showed a huge wave of mud and debris engulfing a multi-storey building, while vehicles were swept away. Rescue and recovery operations are continuing amid widespread destruction. Read More…
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