Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered his reflections after the team’s 84-run loss to New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park on Wednesday. In the post-match presentation, Rizwan acknowledged the challenges his team faced, saying: “It is sore, but it’s part of the game. We didn’t do well today. We didn’t utilise the swing effectively, and New Zealand bowled very well.” He also praised New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. “The bowlers of New Zealand were very disciplined; they bowled the hard lengths. In the last couple of months, we’ve lost key moments. Today, we didn’t…
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The official anthem of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, titled “X Dekho,” has finally been released, setting the stage for another thrilling cricket season. The anthem features an electrifying lineup of artists, including Punjabi music sensation Abrar-Ul-Haq, making his debut for the PSL. Joining him are renowned singer and songwriter Ali Zafar, the powerful voice of Natasha Baig—who is also singing the anthem of PSL for the first time—and the dynamic rap style of Talha Anjum. The anthem captures the energy, excitement and passion of Pakistan’s marquee event, reflecting the unbreakable connection between cricket, music and the fans. In…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the umpires and match officials for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to April 19. This six-team tournament will determine the two teams that will qualify for this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup. The officiating panel included 10 umpires and three match referees, with the host nation, Pakistan, represented by Faisal Khan Afridi and Saleema Imtiaz. Notably, Saleema made history last year as the first woman from Pakistan to join an ICC umpiring panel. At the time, she expressed her hope of inspiring…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has become president of the Asian Cricket Council following a decision taken by the regional executive committee. The ACC executive committee held a virtual session in which the decision for Pakistan’s presidency was taken. Naqvi, who has served as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman since February 2024 will assume this prestigious role on April 3, the regional cricketing body said in a statement, adding that his appointment ushers in a new chapter of leadership for Asian cricket. “I am deeply honoured to assume the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council,” said Naqvi.…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday officially started online sales of the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) X tickets as the marquee event is set to begin on April 11. This year, the six-team event will be hosted in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The grand final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 18, with a total of 34 matches scheduled over 37 days. Online ticket sales are now live, allowing fans to secure their spots for the tournament. In addition to online purchases, physical tickets will be available starting Monday, April…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has assigned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and his adviser Barrister Saif the responsibility of negotiating with the establishment, the sources said. The sources added that Gandapur and Saif convinced the PTI founder to engage in talks, after which he granted them the task on Wednesday. It has been decided that negotiations will remain confidential until any progress is made. A second meeting between Khan and Gandapur is expected in the coming days to advance the discussions. Gandapur met Khan at Adiala Jail on Wednesday after nearly one and a half months.…
Karachi saw a staggering number of street crime cases disposed of in 2024, totalling 1,355, while convictions were secured in a meagre 83 instances. This translates to an alarmingly low conviction rate of just 6.13%, raising serious concerns among legal experts about the efficacy of the justice system in addressing rampant street crime in the port city, The News reported. Official statistics reveal that a staggering 1,272 cases resulted in acquittals, representing 93.87% of the disposed cases. By the end of December, a substantial backlog of 2,921 street crime cases remained pending in Karachi courts. The situation appears to have…
The Balochistan government has defended its crackdown against the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protests while citing prevailing security concerns in the province, The News reported on Thursday. In a joint press conference, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind and Quetta DIG Aitzaz Goraya while peaceful protests are a fundamental right, public safety and law and order must be maintained. Recalling the Jaffar Express attack on March 11, Rind said that the BYC attempted to exhume bodies from a graveyard following burials the next day, triggering protests that disrupted Sariab Road and other areas for over 12 hours. The spokesperson reiterated that…
The district administration has closed off the plot in the city’s Korangi Creek area where a mysterious fire continues to burn for the sixth consecutive day. In a statement, the district administration said KMC and Cantonment Board’s fire tenders are on standby at the site despite the firefighting operation being stopped on Saturday due to heat intensity. Meanwhile, sand and water samples have been obtained from the site and the nature and volume of the gas—that’s fueling the blaze—will only be ascertained after due chemical analysis. If the gas reserves are small, the fire will be extinguished automatically in a…
The mercury is expected to rise further in Karachi over the next two days, with temperatures likely to range between 37 degrees Celsius and 39°C on Friday and Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said hot and dry north-westerly winds may blow during the day, while sea breezes are expected to resume in the evening. On Tuesday, the city experienced intense heat as temperatures reached 38.1°C. Humidity was recorded at 53%, with light winds blowing from the north. The PMD’s latest forecast comes in the wake of Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Afzal’s warning last week of…
