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As Pakistan and Sri Lanka get ready to lock horns in the second ODI of the three-match series, spinner Shadab Khan said he wants to become a genuine all-rounder option for the team. (Photo:AP)

Shadab Khan wants be an all-rounder for Pakistan

Khan also revealed that he looks up to Australia's batsman Steve Smith.

30 Sep 2019 11:11 AM

Prime Minister Khan, who focused on the Kashmir issue in his maiden address to the UN General Assembly, told his party workers at the airport here that whether the world is with the Kashmiris or not, we are standing with them. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan says 'it's jihad'; asks Pakistanis not to lose heart over Kashmir

It (standing by Kashmiris) is jihad. We are doing it because we want Allah to be happy with us, Khan said.

30 Sep 2019 8:34 AM

The ODI series will be followed by three Twenty20s at Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Karachi's wait goes on as Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI called off

Karachi hasn't hosted an ODI in 10 years since Sri Lanka last played here in 2009.

27 Sep 2019 7:18 PM

Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch. (Photo: Instagram)

Brother of Pakistani social media star jailed for life for honour killing

Three months after Baloch's murder, parliament passed new legislation mandating life imprisonment for honour killings.

27 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

Ahead of the first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi, the Islanders' skipper Lahiru Thirimanne said that the focus should be on cricket rather than security. (Photo: AFP)

Lahiru Thirimanne says Sri Lanka will be focussing on cricket rather than security

Pakistan is hosting their first ODI in more than four years.

27 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

The death toll from the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Tuesday evening, has mounted to 37. (Photo: ANI)

37 killed, over 500 injured as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

Tremors were also felt across Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, however, no damages or injuries were reported.

26 Sep 2019 12:16 PM

Pakistan on Tuesday rejected as "completely baseless" the Indian Army Chief's statement on the reactivation of terror camp in Balakot that was destroyed by the Indian armed forces through a surgical strike earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Pak claims Indian Army's statement on Balakot terror camp 'completely baseless'

Tensions between two countries spiked after India on August 5 revoked J&K's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories.

24 Sep 2019 12:42 PM

'Prime Minister Imran Khan met British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson this morning,' Lodhi tweeted as she put out a picture of the meeting. (Photo: Twitter)

For Pak, Boris not UK PM: Twitter laughs at UN official's gaffe

She deleted the tweet after around an hour and put out another picture 'Sorry typo in previous tweet'.

24 Sep 2019 11:26 AM

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Masood Bangash contacted Chandni's family and asked them to register a case against the vice-chancellor of the university. (Photo: Representational image)

Pak: Judge declines holding judicial probe into dental student's death

Larkana district and sessions judge was reluctant to hold judicial inquiry into the death despite the request made by the home department.

23 Sep 2019 2:27 PM

Pakistani police say a bus has rammed into a hill after it breaks failed on a mountainous road, killing 22 passengers and injuring 15 in the country's northwest. (Representational Image)

22 killed, 15 injured in Pakistan as bus rammed into hill after break fail

Officer Abdul Wakil said the accident happened on Sunday in the Chilas distract, on the bus' route from Skardu to the city of Rawalpindi.

22 Sep 2019 11:59 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reached the US on Saturday on a "special aircraft" of Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan reaches US in Saudi Crown Prince's 'special' plane

Khan on Saturday left for New York from Saudi Arabia to participate in the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

22 Sep 2019 11:36 AM

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operated 46 flights from the Islamabad Airport without any passengers in 2016-17, a media report said on Friday. (Photo: Instagram)

Pak International Airlines operates 46 flights without passengers in 2016-17: report

Grappling with a debt-ridden economy, Pakistan has secured bailouts (including that from the IMF) to stay afloat.

22 Sep 2019 10:32 AM

Former Pakistan captains Zaheer Abbas and Shahid Afridi feel that Sarfaraz Ahmed should not continue as Test captain even though he can lead the national team in white-ball formats. (Photo:AFP)

Shahid Afridi, Zaheer Abbas believe Sarfaraz Ahmed not be Test captain

Afridi while talking to the media in Karachi felt that while the decision to retain Sarfaraz as captain of ODI and T20 squads was sensible.

20 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing announced this on Thursday after visiting 'One Window Centre' set up here by Chinese Embassy to provide an opportunity to the people to explore the culture of China. (Photo: File)

China to open visa office in Peshawar to further boost economic relations with Pak

The centre provides people exposure to the Chinese culture, literature, art and history through exhibitions, movie screenings and training.

20 Sep 2019 1:14 PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday left on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss bilateral and regional matters, including the Kashmir issue, with the Kingdom's leadership. (Photo: File)

Pak PM Imran Khan leaves for Saudi to discuss Kashmir, bilateral issues: Official

The FO said Prime Minister Khan has been in regular contact with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman on the Kashmir issue.

19 Sep 2019 3:33 PM

The report also revealed that PCB did not recover amounts due from franchises worth 32.050 million Pakistani rupees. (Photo: PSL/Twitter)

Audit reports find massive corruption in Pakistan Super League's first 2 seasons

The report, which was presented before National Assembly on Monday, stated that PCB had to face a loss of 248.615 million Pakistani rupees.

18 Sep 2019 3:42 PM

Pakistan's first challenge will be a tour to Australia in November where they play two Tests followed by home Test series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

'Pakistan ready to challenge other teams in World Test Championship': Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz as captain has seen his team lose home Test series to Sri Lanka and New Zealand while being outclassed in South Africa.

18 Sep 2019 1:54 PM

Addressing his first press conference after assuming the office in the Modi 2.0 government in May, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also hit out at Pakistan, saying India has a 'unique challenge' from one neighbour and it would remain a challenge until that neighbour becomes a normal neighbour and acts against cross-border terrorism. (Photo: Instagram | PTI)

Pak urges international community to take serious cognizance of India's statement on PoK

Pakistan's statement came hours after India said PoK is its part and one day it expects to have 'physical jurisdiction' over it.

18 Sep 2019 10:29 AM

A Pakistani Hindu dental college student was found dead in her hostel room in Pakistan's Sindh province with a rope tied to her neck, a media report said on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Hindu medical student found dead in Pak's hostel room, brother claims foul play

Police is yet to ascertain whether the girl committed suicide or was murdered.

17 Sep 2019 2:00 PM

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has changed the diet and nutrition plans for players in the domestic tournaments and in the national camp. (Photo:AFP)

Misbah-ul-Haq introduces new fitness regime in players' routine

Misbah has issued standing orders that no heavy diet would be available to the players during the domestic season and in the national camp.

17 Sep 2019 9:04 AM

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