The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was considering promoting cricket at grassroots level in a bid to uplift the sport. Addressing a press conference, PCB Spokesperson Aamir Mir on Saturday said: “Students from schools and colleges across the country want to be a part of the Pakistan national cricket team. The PCB and NCA coaches will look to nurture school and college students.” “The process of the selection programme is speeding up after Mohsin Raza Naqvi took over as PCB chairman,” said Naqvi. He said, “The purpose of the Talent Hunt Programme is to boost the morale of boys and girls.”…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan tennis star Aisamul Haq Qureshi also clinched the gold medal in the mixed doubles of the ITF Masters World Championship. According to details, Qureshi and French tennis star Magalie Girard clinched the gold medal. Qureshi and the French tennis player defeated the German pair with a final score of 6-3, 7-5. Qureshi had also won the gold medal along with Aqeel Khan. Earlier, Pakistan’s tennis stars, Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan, clinched the gold medal at the ITF Masters World Championship event. The pair, representing Pakistan, triumphed in the final against their opponents, Andreas Lindgren and Kiiski. The…
The Pakistan national cricket team reached Mount Maunganui on Saturday to play the fourth T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. According to details, the Green Shirts will look to level the series after staging a comeback at Eden Park in Auckland, courtesy of the batting brilliance showcased by the youngster, Hassan Nawaz. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, will look to continue the momentum, which they gained in the previous match after being bludgeoned by the Black Caps in the first and second T20Is. Pakistan will lock horns against New Zealand in the…
The interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Sanam Javaid, Mashal Yousafzai, and Ahad Shah was extended till April 8. According to details, the case was heard over the petition filed by the PTI leaders in line with the cases registered in the Hassanabdal police station. Meanwhile, Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) conducted the hearing concerning the bail applications of the accused. The court approved the request for exemption from the attendance for Azam Swati due to his illness. Swati had sought relief on health grounds, and his request was granted. A police report on Salman…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has affirmed that the leadership of Pakistan and Egypt is committed to strengthening fraternal relations and transforming them into a solid partnership. In an interview with Egyptian media outlet Ahram Online on the eve of Pakistan National Day, the FM called for enhancing Pakistani-Egyptian bilateral relations and ensuring they are based on the two nations’ shared faith, cultural affinity, and aspirations. To a question, he said the close cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and Pakistan’s non-permanent membership in the…
The first cargo flight from Urumqi, China, arrived at Islamabad International Airport, marking the beginning of a new trade link between the two countries. The flight carried over 25 tonnes of goods, enhancing cargo transportation between China and Pakistan. The Boeing aircraft, operated by SF Cargo, landed with 22,775 kilograms of cargo and was warmly received by Chief Operating Officer and Airport Manager Aftab Gilani. Speaking on the occasion, Gilani announced that two cargo flights will operate weekly, with plans to increase the frequency to four flights per week soon. This new cargo service is expected to boost trade opportunities,…
Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, visited Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. During his visit to Kabul, Sadiq met with the Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi, where both sides agreed to continue bilateral relations and maintain high-level contacts to improve mutual ties. The meeting aimed to promote cooperation and address key regional matters. According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, the visit was part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen relations with Afghanistan. Amidst tensions in Pak-Afghan relations, the meeting focused on resolving issues through diplomatic engagement and dialogue. The discussions also covered…
Earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and its surrounding areas, causing panic among residents. However, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received. According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 173 kilometers. The epicenter was identified as the Hindu Kush mountain range. The deep depth of the quake minimized its impact on the surface. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any aftershocks.
At least three people were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Karikot Road in Rustam Bazaar, Wana, South Waziristan. The blast occurred in front of the FC Scouts Camp. According to police sources, the explosion badly damaged a fielder vehicle belonging to Noor Muhammad alias Noorgay Tujay Khel, who was among the injured. A nearby transformer was also affected by the blast. The injured were shifted to Wana District Headquarters Hospital, where two of them sustained minor injuries, while one victim, in critical condition, was referred to Dera Ismail Khan for further treatment. Medical Superintendent Dr. Jan…
Four laborers were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Mangochar area of Kalat district, Balochistan, while working on a tube well project, and four police officers were martyred in Noshki. According to Mangochar Assistant Commissioner Ali Gul Imrani, armed men on motorcycles opened fire at the laborers in the Malangzai location and fled the scene. The deceased workers, all hailing from Sadiqabad, Punjab, have been identified as Munawar Hussain, Zeeshan, Dilawar Hussain, and M. Amin. The laborers were engaged in drilling a tube well for a local landowner, Abdul Ghafoor Langove, when the attack took place. Upon receiving reports…
