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The Pakistan Cricket Board is trying to convince Cricket Australia to send its national team for a Test series in Pakistan in 2022, according to its CEO Wasim Khan. (Photo:AP)

PCB invites CA to send team to Pakistan for Test series in 2022

He added that under the new Future Tours Program, whenever Pakistan and Australia play a bilateral series it will include three Tests.

10 Dec 2019 4:06 PM

Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) in a statement issued post mid-night said: "We condemn the legislation as regressive and discriminatory, which is in violation of all relevant international conventions and norms, and a glaring attempt by India to interfere in the neighbouring countries with malafide intent". (Photo: File)

'India's attempt to interfere in neighbouring nations': Pakistan, condemns CAB

The Foreign Office said India's action in Kashmir has affected 8 million people and it further displayed the government's policies.

10 Dec 2019 1:12 PM

In December last year, an accountability court had sentenced Sharif to seven years in prison in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case and acquitted him in the Flagship case. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif likely to be shifted to US for better treatment

The Sharif family has denied all corruption charges and termed them as politically motivated.

09 Dec 2019 3:42 PM

The Sri Lankan cricket team on Monday arrived in Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lanka begin first Pakistan Test tour since 2009 bus attack

Sri Lanka will play two Tests under heavy security, one in Rawalpindi and second in Karachi.

09 Dec 2019 3:05 PM

'The memorandum issued on August 20, 2018, was illegal. I have been regularly appearing in the courts and therefore, I should be granted permission to travel abroad till a final verdict on the petition,' Maryam argued in her petition. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today

Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.

09 Dec 2019 2:21 PM

Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magic wand to revive its fortunes instantly and will step aside if he fails to deliver after some time. (Photo:AP)

Don't have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah-ul-Haq

The most recent of such performances was a Test series loss in Australia some days ago.

09 Dec 2019 12:38 PM

Sri Lanka arrive in Pakistan, receive status of State Guests

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday announced that Suranga Lakmal would not feature in the series as he was down with dengue.

09 Dec 2019 10:55 AM

The prime minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the SAARC process. (Photo: File)

Pakistan believes in effective, result-oriented regional cooperation: PM Imran

Khan said Pakistan is firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual, national and regional development.

08 Dec 2019 4:12 PM

Pakistan has recalled 34-year-old middle-order batsman Fawad Alam for the first time in 10 years for the test series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's Fawad Alam earns call for Test squad after 10 years

Alam is one of the two changes Pakistan selectors have made from the 16-man squad that lost the two-test matches against Australia.

07 Dec 2019 5:01 PM

Nawaz, 40, works as a senior national correspondent for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) news programme News Hour. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistani-American journalist Amna Nawaz selected to moderate US presidential debate

Nawaz, who was born in the US state of Virginia, joined PBS News Hour in April 2018.

07 Dec 2019 3:58 PM

Saeed-led JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the LeT which is responsible for carrying out the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people. (Photo: ANI)

Hafiz Saeed gets brief breather in terror financing trial, next hearing on Dec 11

The Anti-Terrorism Court has now fixed Dec 11 as date for framing charges against founder of LeT and other co-accused Malik Zafar Iqbal.

07 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

Usman Khan, the terrorist, who killed two persons in a knife rampage at London Bridge, was on Friday laid to rest at his ancestral village in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to Samaa TV. (Photo: File)

London Bridge attacker Usman Khan buried in PoK

According to British media reports, Khan's mortal remains were brought to Pakistan from the UK on Friday morning.

07 Dec 2019 8:59 AM

Pakistan had a forgettable tour of Australia as they lost the T20 series 0-2 before suffering embarrassing innings defeats in the two Tests, which were part of World Test Championship.(Photo: AFP)

'Test series loss in Australia has hurt pride of Pakistan cricket': Azhar Ali

Azhar insisted his team had prepared well for the series but it failed to properly execute the plans.

06 Dec 2019 5:45 PM

Pacer Naseem Shah has been included in Pakistan's 14-member squad for the upcoming U-19 Cricket World Cup, selection committee confirmed on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Naseem Shah to play for Pakistan in next year's U-19 World Cup

Shah played the first Test against Australia at The Gabba in November this year.

06 Dec 2019 1:38 PM

Virat Kohli is a consistent batsman but he doesn't have the same class as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, believes former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli isn't in same class like Sachin Tendulkar: Abdul Razzaq

Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.

05 Dec 2019 11:31 AM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of match officials for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship fixtures between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Photo:AFP)

ICC appoints match officials for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series

The match will also include Richard Kettleborough and Michael Gough as the on-field umpires, Richard Illingworth as 3rd umpire.

05 Dec 2019 11:22 AM

With his ban for spot-fixing over now, disgraced opener Sharjeel Khan will lecture his former Pakistan teammates on the perils of violating the Anti-Corruption Code ahead of their home series against Sri Lanka as part of his rehabilitation program. (Photo:AFP)

Sharjeel Khan to lecture Pakistan players on anti-corruption code as part of rehab

Sharjeel has returned to nets after completing a five-year (half of it suspended) ban for spot-fixing.

05 Dec 2019 11:10 AM

The 40-year-old Abdul Razzaq, who has played 46 Tests, 265 ODIs and 32 T20Is for Pakistan, said having faced world-class bowlers like Australia's Glenn McGrath and compatriot Wasim Akram, it would be easy to counter Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo: PTI)

Would have easily dominated baby bowler Bumrah, says ex-Pakistan player Abdul Razzaq

Bumrah currently occupies the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings and is fifth in the Test rankings.

04 Dec 2019 7:27 PM

His remarks came after the prices of tomatoes touched Rs300 per kg, creating panic among the people as the vegetable is a key ingredient of every kitchen. (Representational Image)

Pakistan minister blames suspension of trade with India for food price hike

Minister for Economic Affairs Azhar's remarks came when senior members of economic team were briefing media about latest economic situation.

04 Dec 2019 2:44 PM

The head coach of the Pakistan juniors Ejaz Ahmed confirmed on Wednesday that he has asked chief selector and national bowling coach Waqar Younis to release Naseem Shah from the senior outfit for the youth World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan's U-19 coach says that 16-year-old Naseem Shah will be part of U-19 World Cup next year

Naseem made his debut in the first Test at Brisbane and impressed with his pace.

04 Dec 2019 12:50 PM

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