Pakistan

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

Khan also urged the respective Chief Ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to put their teams under the scanner. (Photo:AP)

Have changed batting order in my team for nation's uplift: Imran Khan

Justifying his reshuffling of the federal Cabinet a day before, Imran Khan said that a good captain constantly keeps an eye on his team.

20 Apr 2019 1:03 PM

Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, who already served as finance minister from 2010-2013, has been appointed as 'Adviser on Finance' but will be heading the finance ministry once again. (Photo:File)

Amid economic crisis, Imran Khan appoints new Finance Minister

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made a sweeping cabinet reshuffle on Thursday after only seven months in power.

19 Apr 2019 11:32 AM

The statement by army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor came hours after Swaraj said that no Pakistani soldier or civilian died in the air strike on a terror camp at Balakot in Pakistan in February. (Representational Image)

Pak Army says India should accept no surgical strike happened in 2016

Pakistan has denied that the Indian Air Force jets attacked terrorists in Balakot.

19 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

After the Pulwama attack, a fresh proposal to designate Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council was moved by France, the US and the UK. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan will not be 'pressured' by anyone on Masood Azhar: Foreign Official

India says Pakistan-based Azhar's Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group was behind the deadly February 14 attack.

18 Apr 2019 9:05 PM

Prime Minister Khan-led government and Finance Minister Umar in particular have faced mounting criticism by opposition parties. (File Photo)

Asad Umar, Pakistan's Finance Minister steps down

Asad Umar, who was involved in extensive discussions with the IMF to finalise a bailout package for the country, quit the Cabinet.

18 Apr 2019 3:47 PM

At the time, 30 different types of tigers and lions, including their cubs, were present in the Lahore Safari Zoo. (Representational Photo:Pixabay)

UAE gifts 18 big cats to zoo in Pakistan

UAE has gifted 18 big cats, including four white tigers, six Bengal tigers and eight African lions to a zoo in Pakistan.

18 Apr 2019 2:32 PM

They stopped a bus on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan's Ormara area. (FIle Photo)

14 passengers shot dead after being offloaded from bus in Pakistan

Unidentified gunmen shot dead at least 14 passengers after forcing them to disembark from a bus on a highway in Balochistan.

18 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

Pakistan currently has 16 teams in its top tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, with eight from regions and eight departmental teams.(Photo: AP)

Pakistan Cricket Board members choose to walk out

Five members presented a signed resolution which said departments and regions in country should remain part of the domestic cricket setup

17 Apr 2019 5:42 PM

Thunderstorm in Punjab province resulted in the collapse of several buildings, leaving at least nine persons, including two women, dead. (Representational Image)

23 killed as thunderstorms, dust storm lash Pakistan

Massive thunderstorms and a dust storm lashed Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, killing at least 23 people, injuring scores of others.

16 Apr 2019 7:55 PM

External account pressure reduced Pakistan's international reserves to USD 6.6 billion by mid-January 2019. (File Photo)

Pak set to sign USD 6-8 billion bailout deal with IMF: Finance Minister

Pakistan and the IMF are set to sign a USD 6-8 billion bailout package, Finance Minister Asad Umar has announced.

16 Apr 2019 7:39 PM

Earlier, India postponed the Kartarpur Corridor meeting between the two countries at the Wagah border scheduled for April 2. (Photo:AP)

India, Pakistan officials hold technical meeting on Kartarpur corridor

Pakistan and India held a technical meeting to discuss the modalities for the corridor linking Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur.

16 Apr 2019 4:21 PM

The sources said that IMF officials were also seeking details of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. (File Photo)

IMF likely to delay bailout package for Pakistan in ongoing talks

The IMF's bailout package to Pakistan could be delayed as both sides are still engaged in an intense conversation to finalise the agreement.

15 Apr 2019 12:58 PM

Family members of the blast victims comfort each other outside a mortuary in Quetta, Pakistan. (Photo:AP)

Bomb in south west Pakistan kills 21: Official

At least 14 people were killed in a bomb blast at a fruit market in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta.

12 Apr 2019 11:38 AM

Qureshi accused the Indian media of 'sensationalising everything'. (Photo: ANI)

Words taken out of context: FM Qureshi on Imran's remark on peace talks if Modi wins

Earlier this week, PAk PM had said that prospects of peace talks between India and Pakistan would be brightened if Modi came to power again.

12 Apr 2019 9:43 AM

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday (local time) underlined that the only way for India and Pakistan to move forward is through talks. (Photo: File)

India, Pak can only move forward through talks: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Meanwhile, Qureshi called on the need for a peaceful environment contributing to socio-economic development and welfare of the people.

11 Apr 2019 7:50 AM

Prime Minister Khan seemed quite cognisant that the last thing Pakistan wanted was a war. (Photo: AP)

Imran Khan says Pakistan opted for ‘measured response’ to India’s air strikes

Imran Khan said Pakistan had opted for a 'measured response' to India's February 26 air strikes by bombing an empty area.

10 Apr 2019 2:30 PM

Imran Khan said Kashmir was a political struggle and there was no military solution, adding that Kashmiris suffered if armed terrorists from Pakistan came across the border, leading to Indian army crackdowns. (Photo: File)

Better chance of peace talks with India if Modi's BJP wins LS polls: Imran Khan

Khan said that if next Indian govt were led by Congress party, it might be too scared to seek settlement with Pak over Kashmir.

10 Apr 2019 8:46 AM

The remarks by Khan have come when India is gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo:AP)

Indian, Israeli leaders showing moral bankruptcy to win elections: PM Imran Khan

PM Imran Khan said that leaders in India and Israel are defying the international laws to win elections in their country.

09 Apr 2019 3:29 PM

A total of 166 people were killed in the attack carried out by 10 LeT men in Mumbai. (File Photo)

Cancel Mumbai 26/11 attacks plotter Lakhvi’s bail: Pak probe agency to Islamabad HC

Pakistan's top investigative agency has approached the Islamabad High Court to seek the cancellation of the bail of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

09 Apr 2019 3:20 PM