Multan Sultans’ premier all-rounder Usama Mir has expressed his readiness to deliver match-winning performances across all departments in Pakistan Super League season 10. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, the 29-year-old leg spinner outlined his ambitions for the tournament, saying, “We’ve had excellent preparations for PSL. The Multan camp helped us build strong foundations.” “We’ve specifically planned for Karachi’s conditions and hope to start our campaign successfully.” Talking about Multan’s three consecutive final defeats (2022-2024), Mir said that this time, his side will make sure that the match doesn’t go towards any nail-biting final moments. “If we reach the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan showcased a commanding all-round performance, with Fatima Sana’s impressive four-wicket haul and fluent half-centuries from Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz propelling the Green Shirts to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Scotland in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Friday. After being put in to bat first in a rain-reduced contest, Scotland posted a competitive total of 186/9 in their allotted 32 overs, built around a captain’s innings from Kathryn Bryce. Scotland endured a shaky start to their innings as both openers, Abbi Aitken-Drummond (1) and Pippa Sproul (9), were dismissed…
A mesmerizing musical show and a vibrant display of fireworks during an impressive ceremony marked the commencement of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. The night offered a captivating blend of music, fireworks, and cricketing excitement as PSL stylishly kicked off its landmark season. This is the first instance of Rawalpindi hosting the league’s inaugural game. Among the star-studded lineup of performers were the legendary Abida Parveen, pop sensation Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, and the chart-topping rap duo Young Stunners — all of whom ignited the atmosphere with their electrifying…
Defending champions Islamabad United handed Lahore Qalandars a resounding eight-wicket defeat in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday night. Chasing a modest target of 140 runs, the defending champions comfortably secured the win, losing just two wickets and with 14 balls to spare. The home side, however, experienced a contrasting start to their run chase as their debutant opener Andries Gous was dismissed in the second over with only eight runs on the scoreboard. Following the early setback, Munro joined Sahibzada Farhan in the middle, and together they initiated…
Pakistan white-ball and Multan Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan has stated that he feels no embarrassment regarding his limited English-speaking skills, asserting that his primary responsibility is to deliver performances on the field, not to impress with language fluency. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Rizwan addressed criticism concerning his lack of English proficiency, saying, “I regret not completing my education, which is why I don’t know English, but I am not ashamed that as Pakistan’s captain, I cannot speak English.” “The demand from me is to play cricket, not to speak English,” he emphasized. “If Pakistan wanted English, I…
The federal capital of Pakistan has reported a higher number of gang rape cases than Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) combined, according to officially reported crime statistics cited by The News on Friday. The country witnessed a staggering 11,074 murder cases, alongside 2,142 instances of gang rape, 4,472 cases of Zina (extramarital sexual relations), and 34,688 kidnappings or abductions. Punjab emerged as the most affected province, recording the highest numbers in all categories, including murder, gang rape, and kidnapping. Notably, the federal capital, Islamabad, reported more cases of gang rape than any other province, raising concerns about safety…
The Punjab government has introduced a bill with the objective of drafting master plans for every district in the province, in an effort to curb the unregulated expansion of housing societies across Pakistan’s most populous province. However, critics, including some lawmakers and urban planning experts, are warning that the proposed legislation would centralize power, stripping elected local governments of a key constitutional function and handing it over to unelected bureaucrats. What does the bill propose? On March 7th, the Punjab government presented the Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025 in the provincial assembly. The legislation proposes the establishment of a…
Security forces eliminated two terrorists, including a “high value target,” during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Timergara area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Dir district, the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), reported on Friday. The ISPR stated that the IBO was conducted based on intelligence regarding the presence of “khawarij” (terrorists). “During the operation, own troops surrounded and effectively engaged the Khawarij location, and after an intense exchange of fire, two Khawarij, including a high value target, Kharji Hafeezullah alias Kochwan, were sent to hell,” a concise statement issued by the ISPR read. The armed forces’ media…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a significant judgment regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the country’s judicial system, recommending the formulation of formal guidelines to govern its application. The 18-page verdict, penned by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, emphasizes AI’s role as a supportive instrument rather than a replacement for human judges. The apex court observed that while AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek can substantially enhance judicial capabilities, they cannot supplant human reasoning, discretion, and empathy, which are fundamental to the administration of justice. The judgment urges the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that Belarus had extended a “generous offer” to invite over 150,000 young, highly skilled Pakistani workers to contribute to nation-building efforts in the Eastern European nation. Calling it a “gift” for the people of Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing that this initiative will benefit the Belarusian economy and provide meaningful livelihoods for Pakistani youth. “I assure you that the skilled Pakistani workforce, duly certified both by international standards and through national accreditation, will serve as a valuable asset to Belarus,” the Prime Minister said during a joint…
