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PCB to take final call today over Asia Cup participation with ‘Pakistan’s interests’ in mind
DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board will take a final call regarding the national team’s participation in the Asia Cup on Wednesday after the handshake controversy that unfolded in their match against archrivals India. “The Pakistan Cricket Board...
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India And Pakistan Train At ICC Academy Dubai Amid Asia Cup 2025 Tensions
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Amid the ongoing handshake controversy with Pakistan, Team India kept their focus razor-sharp, conducting a productive training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Tuesday ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman. However, the session...
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Who Is Andy Pycroft? Pakistan Enemy Number One
Andy Pycroft is in the line of fire after the India-Pakistan clash |Courtesy - ICC KEY HIGHLIGHTS Andy Pycroft is an ICC Elite panel match referee Pycroft has officiated in more than 500 international matches Pycroft has at the centre of some...
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Asia Cup 2025: Andy Pycroft Likely To Miss Pakistan vs UAE Match After No Handshake Incident, Says Report
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday landed a major blow to Pakistan by deciding not to remove Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup 2025. However, in the latest development, the ICC is set for a U-turn on the Pakistan Cricket Board's request. As...
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Asia Cup 2025: Richie Richardson Likely To Officiate Pakistan vs UAE Clash, Say Sources
Mumbai, September 17: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly convinced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make a change in the match officials set to officiate their upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates, with...
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Kapp, Brits centuries power South Africa past Pakistan in Lahore
South Africa opened their women’s ODI series against Pakistan with a dominant eight-wicket win on Tuesday, as Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits struck unbeaten centuries to chase down 256 at the Gaddafi Stadium. Sidra Amin’s fighting 121 not out...
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Free medical camp for Pakistani community on September 19
The Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q), in collaboration with Nova Health Care Center, is organising a free medical camp for the Pakistani community in Qatar. The camp will be held on Friday, 19th September 2025, from 8 am to 11.30 am at Nova...
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Urban flooding linked to blocked drains, flawed city planning in Karachi
• Natural watercourses replaced by townships and elevated roads, says Arif Hasan • Speakers urge restoration of drainage channels, adoption of long-term, people-friendly strategy KARACHI: The Urban Resource Centre (URC) on Tuesday organised talks...
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Indian cricketers avoid interactions with Pakistani net bowlers during Asia Cup practice
During their practice sessions at Dubai’s ICC Academy, Indian cricketers have been instructed to keep their distance from Pakistani net bowlers. This move follows a recent controversy surrounding Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was...
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Israel supported India in recent conflict with Pakistan, says Dar
Published on: September 17, 2025 7:31 AM Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan will respond and will not allow any breach of its territorial integrity, regardless of whether the country involved is the smallest or the largest. “We...
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Asia Cup 2025 Group A Qualification Scenarios: What Pakistan, UAE need to do to join India in Super 4 stage? Explained
The qualification scenarios of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 have turned interesting with Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) vying for the second spot in Group A. With India already qualifying from the group to the Super 4 stage with two wins...
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PM launches Mashreq Digital Bank in Pakistan
Published on: September 17, 2025 7:49 AM Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally inaugurated Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward transforming the country’s banking landscape into a modern,...
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Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan cancel match-eve press conference ahead of UAE`s clash
It is learnt that this is a fall out of ICC rejecting Pakistan’s protest to remove match referee Andy Pycroft after the no-handshake controversy with India Pakistan cancelled their scheduled press conference on Tuesday, ahead of their Asia Cup...
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Sohni Dharti Forum marks Seerat-un-Nabi and Pakistan Defence Day with devotion
Sohni Dharti Forum hosted a graceful and memorable gathering at the Ballroom, Al Waha Club, Al-Khor Community, to commemorate Seerat-un-Nabi and Pakistan Defence Day—honouring both spiritual legacy and national valor. The gathering brought...
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Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar celebrates Pakistan Independence Day
Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar organised a programme to commemorate Pakistan’s I-Day, bringing together community members in a spirit of unity, cultural pride, and celebration. The event featured a thought-provoking debate on the theme ‘Pakistan – A...
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Baloch activist exposes Pakistan’s tyranny, slams state-backed militias terrorising people
Baloch activist exposes Pakistan’s tyranny, slams state-backed militias terrorising people Quetta: Detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch has criticised Balochistan Assembly for amending the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of...
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Haji Pir 1965: The Daring Operation That Cut Pakistan’s Infiltration Lifeline
If there is one battle that can truly be called a turning point in the overall context of a war, the vote should go to the capture of the Haji Pir bulge under Operation Bakshi in August 1965, an important area for infiltration into the Kashmir...
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Need for reappraisal of overthrowing of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal governments like houses of cards
The recent anti-immigration protests in London yet again displayed the power of social media. Organisers mustered as many as 150,000 people to demand that the UK take tangible measures to curb illegal immigration. Such a massive gathering wouldn’t...
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‘The needs are huge’: Pakistan reels from floods as millions left homeless
More than six million people have been affected since the unusually heavy monsoon rains began in late June, with nearly 1,000 lives lost – 250 of them children. Around 2.5 million people have been displaced, many sheltering in Government-run camps...
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22 Pakistani fishermen missing after boat catches fire in Omani waters
GWADAR – At least 22 fishermen from Bannu’s Khojri village are missing after their fishing boat caught fire in Omani waters. Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Maulana Naseem Ali Shah, who elected from Bannu, said the fishermen had departed...
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