Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Saturday arrested 10 PTI workers for protesting a trial court’s conviction and sentencing of former prime minister Imran Khan in a corruption case. Khan, 70, was arrested from his Zaman Park home in Lahore on Saturday shortly after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of corrupt… Continue reading Pakistan police arrest 10 PTI workers for protesting ex-PM Imran’s arrest
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Pakistan coach elated after team’s 1-1 draw vs defending champs
Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Friday said his young side has surprised everyone by holding defending champions South Korea to 1-1 draw in their second match of the Asian Champions Trophy here. However, he rued that playing back-to-back matches was a bit tedious task for his unit. Pakistan is coming off… Continue reading Pakistan coach elated after team’s 1-1 draw vs defending champs
Pakistan Cabinet approves signing of security pact with US: Report
Pakistan’s Cabinet has quietly approved the signing of a new security pact with the US, a move that indicates a fresh start in bilateral defence cooperation after years of wilderness in ties and may open avenues for Islamabad to get military hardware from Washington, a media report said on Thursday. The Cabinet, through… Continue reading Pakistan Cabinet approves signing of security pact with US: Report
Support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US
The United States on Wednesday said that it supports a direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern. Responding to a question during a regular State Department press briefing here, official spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “As we have long said, we support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of… Continue reading Support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US
Pakistan PM Sharif invites Turkey to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited Turkey to join the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), turning it into a trilateral arrangement so that all three friendly nations could benefit from its potential. Sharif made the remarks at the launch ceremony of a fourth MILGEM class corvette warship PNS Tariq, which was… Continue reading Pakistan PM Sharif invites Turkey to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Pakistan coach Butt thrilled to be in India
Two decades back, Rehan Butt used to be the reason for Indian defenders’ sleepless nights and the man known for his deft stick-work still reminisces the good old days when playing against the next door neighbours in their backyard felt like “playing a home game”. With bilateral sporting ties between India and Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan coach Butt thrilled to be in India
Hockey India president says Indian team will travel to Pakistan if needed
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has said that the national men’s team will travel to Pakistan for qualifiers in case it fails to directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning gold at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, starting September 23. The team winning the continental event gold shall receive direct berth… Continue reading Hockey India president says Indian team will travel to Pakistan if needed
Neeraj Chopra’s phone call leaves Pakistan javelin thrower Yasir elated
Muhammad Yasir, the young Pakistani javelin thrower, is ecstatic after receiving a phone call from Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold winner, congratulating him on winning a bronze medal in the Asian Athletics Championships. Yasir achieved the feat with a throw of 79.93 meters during the event in Bangkok last month. It was… Continue reading Neeraj Chopra’s phone call leaves Pakistan javelin thrower Yasir elated
Pakistan captain Bhutta motivates young team
Pakistan hockey team. Photo: Twitter Unfazed by the responsibility of leading the team in the Asian Champions Trophy, Pakistan captain Umar Bhutta said on Wednesday that he was geared up to motivate the team to do well in the important tournament. Bhutta is the senior-most player in this young Pakistan side, and he… Continue reading Pakistan captain Bhutta motivates young team
Pakistan agree to play on October 14 vs India
ICC ODI World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad The most anticipated clash, India vs Pakistan, in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be played on October 14 instead of October 15 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad. According to the news agency PTI report, Pakistan Cricket Board… Continue reading Pakistan agree to play on October 14 vs India