Bangladesh on verge of historic win
DARWIN – Bangladesh tightened their grip on the opening Test against Australia with a disciplined all-round display, leaving the hosts under immense pressure at the close of the third day in Darwin.
Tanzid’s maiden Test hundred leaves Australia under pressure in Darwin
DARWIN – Opener Tanzid Hasan etched his name into Bangladesh cricket history with a magnificent maiden Test century as the tourists tightened their grip on the opening Test against Australia, reaching 351-6 at stumps on the second day in Darwin on Friday.
Hasan Mahmud’s six-for puts Bangladesh in command against Australia
DARWIN – Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best performance with 6-55 to power Bangladesh into a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test against Australia, dismissing the hosts for a modest 198 before the visitors closed on 96-1, trailing by just 102 runs.
Independence Day celebrations planned with fireworks, flag hoisting, rafting race
NARAN – A series of activities is being organized in Naran under the auspices of the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
Babar, Abdullah lead Pakistan’s surge in latest ICC Test rankings
LAHORE – Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique were among the biggest movers in the latest ICC Test rankings after impressive performances in the recently concluded two-match Test series against the West Indies, which finished level at 1-1.
Ambassador Mumtaz Baloch rekindles flame at tomb of unknown soldier at Arc De Triomphe
PARIS – Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was the guest of honour at the annual Ravivage de la Flamme (rekindling of the flame) ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra receives Pakistan’s 4Thrives PUBG MOBILE team
Paris – Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch received Pakistan’s top professional PUBG MOBILE team, 4Thrives, which is competing in the Grand Finals of the PUBG MOBILE World Cup 2026 at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
Ton-up Fakhar Zaman helps Greens beat Whites in Champions Cup opener
LAHORE – Fakhar Zaman produced a trademark attacking century to inspire Pakistan Greens to a convincing five-wicket victory over Pakistan Whites in the opening match of the National Champions Cup 2026 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
PM Shehbaz wishes speedy recovery to Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended his warm wishes and prayers for a swift and smooth recovery to his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim as the latter undergoes medical procedures.
