Pakistan women displayed a superb performance in a low-scoring contest, defeating West Indies by 65 runs to register their third consecutive win at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. The Pakistan women’s team set a target of 192 runs for the West Indies, anchored by a crucial innings of 54 runs from Sidra Amin. Opening batter Muneeba Ali contributed 33 runs off 60 balls, followed by Sidra Nawaz with 23 and Aliya Riaz with 20. For West Indies, Hayley Matthews, Karishma Ramharack, and Afy Fletcher each dismissed three Pakistani batters, while Ashmini Munisar…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Lahore Qalandars’ left-arm spinner Asif Afridi has set his sights on achieving a distinct milestone in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, aiming for the most dot balls bowled and the fewest boundaries conceded in the tournament. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, the 38-year-old left-arm spinner revealed his determination to stand out with his disciplined bowling. “My goal is to bowl the highest number of dot balls in the tournament while also conceding the fewest boundaries,” Afridi stated. Afridi acknowledged that he is still managing pain from an eye injury but emphasized that his focus completely…
India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been recognized as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2025, surpassing New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra for the prestigious accolade. Iyer emerged as the highest run-scorer during the month of March, accumulating an impressive 243 runs and playing a pivotal role in India’s victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. His triumph marks the second consecutive Player of the Month award for India, following Shubman Gill’s recognition in February. Throughout the tournament, Iyer played a crucial role in anchoring India’s middle order, demonstrating composure and skillful stroke play to navigate…
David Warner’s Karachi Kings suffered a 65-run defeat at the hands of Lahore Qalandars in the sixth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday. Chasing a formidable target of 202 runs, the Kings’ batting lineup crumbled to a mere 136 all out in 19.1 overs, despite a valiant effort from Khushdil Shah. The home side endured an unwanted start to their chase as Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi decimated their top order in the very first over, dismissing both David Warner and James Vince for ducks. Following the…
Cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be contested in a temporary, purpose-built facility located at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, the organising committee announced on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by the Olympics organising committee, the Fairgrounds in Pomona, officially known as Fairplex, is a sprawling, nearly 500-acre event complex in Southern California that has been the home of the Los Angeles County Fair since 1922. It also serves as a year-round venue for a variety of events, including concerts, trade shows, sports competitions, and cultural gatherings. “We’ve promised the world an incredible Olympic Games,…
In a significant step towards gender equality and the advancement of women in leadership, the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has appointed Lieutenant General (Retired) Nigar Johar Khan as its official brand ambassador for women empowerment and women’s initiatives. The announcement was made during an event titled “SHE Leads – A Tribute to Women,” hosted at the Chamber House the previous day. The ceremony served as a celebration of the resilience, strength, and remarkable contributions of women across Pakistan, with Lieutenant General (Retired) Johar, the first and only female three-star general in the nation’s history, gracing the occasion…
A recently tabled bill in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly by the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) aimed at regulating investment in the province’s mining and minerals sector has triggered a sharp debate, drawing criticism from opposition parties, allies, and even some within the PTI itself. Opponents argue that the proposed law threatens to undermine provincial autonomy and grant greater control over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s natural resources to the federal government. However, the KP government maintains that the legislation has been misinterpreted and insists its purpose is to curb illegal mining and attract investment. The bill was introduced in the provincial parliament at…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday a special package tailored for overseas Pakistanis, which includes the establishment of special courts across all provinces of Pakistan to ensure the swift resolution of their cases. Paying tribute to their contributions to the nation, the Prime Minister made this announcement while addressing the First Annual Overseas Pakistanis’ Convention in the federal capital, a day after the country recorded a historic $4.1 billion in remittances. “Special courts have been established in Islamabad for the expedited disposal of cases related to overseas Pakistanis.” He further elaborated that similar courts would be set up in…
The sister of the former first lady, Maryam Riaz Wattoo, has disclosed that former prime minister Imran Khan once expressed his gratitude to her for introducing him to his third wife — Maryam’s younger sister Bushra Bibi — and for fundamentally changing his life, steering it in a new direction. Bushra is currently serving a jail sentence, and her husband, Khan, is also incarcerated in the same prison. In an interview conducted in Dubai, Maryam confirmed her role in introducing Khan to Bushra in 2015 for spiritual guidance. She recounted to Geo News: “Imran Khan emailed me and said, ‘I…
A notable number of Pakistanis pursued employment opportunities in foreign countries during the initial three months of 2025, with figures released by the Bureau of Immigration indicating that 172,144 individuals ventured overseas for work in this period. Saudi Arabia emerged as the primary destination for Pakistani workers, attracting the largest contingent of job seekers, totaling 121,190. Oman followed as the second most popular choice, with 8,331 Pakistanis seeking employment there, while the United Arab Emirates welcomed 6,891 individuals. Qatar also proved to be a sought-after location, with 12,989 Pakistanis securing jobs, and Bahrain experienced an influx of 939 Pakistani workers.…
