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Pakistan players in trouble, could face ban for featuring in unauthorised league
Cricket | Aug 05, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTFormer Pakistan cricketers could face two-year bans after the PCB took action against players involved in the unsanctioned Asian Legends League in Zambia. The board said participants without approval may lose NOCs and PCB or PSL-related roles.
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Abdullah Shafique ends Pakistan's 49-year wait; West Indies on backfoot in second Test
Cricket | Aug 05, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTAbdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 ended Pakistan's 49-year wait for a 150-plus Test score in the Caribbean, helping his side take control of the second Test against the West Indies. Pakistan built a 43-run first-innings lead before reducing the hosts to 103/6 at stumps.
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Pakistan appoint former South Africa cricketer as new batting coach
Cricket | Aug 04, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTPakistan have appointed former South African cricketer Michael Smith as their batting coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old will work across formats and joins ahead of the England Test series as PCB looks to improve the team's batting consistency.
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Over 30 members killed by 'unknown gunmen' in past 3-4 years: Lashkar terrorist's big admission
World | Aug 04, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTA top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Rizwan Hanif, has admitted that more than 30 members of the terror group have been neutralised by 'unknown gunmen' in Pakistan. In a viral video, he has alleged that India's intelligence agencies were behind these attacks.
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Five police personnel among 14 killed in suicide bombing during peace rally in Pakistan
World | Aug 03, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTThe suicide bombing during the Swat Peace Rally in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province left 14 persons dead and many others wounded. No group has taken responsibility of the attack as of now.
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Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch's brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi's Lyari; critically injured
World | Jul 31, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTZubair Baloch, who is the brother of jailed Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, was sitting outside his residence in Karachi's Lyari area when he was attacked by two bike borne assailants. The attack left 40-year-old Zubair critically injured.
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World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing as avalanche hits Pakistan's Broad Peak
World | Jul 31, 2026, 10:16 AM ISTIn a statement, the Alpine Club confirmed that it "has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak" around noon on Thursday. Rising to an elevation of 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram mountain range.
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Pakistan coal mine blast kills 32 in Quetta, several still trapped as rescue ops underway
World | Jul 31, 2026, 07:35 AM ISTAt least 32 miners were killed and 10 remain trapped after a methane gas explosion inside a coal mine in Pakistan's Baluchistan province. Rescue operations continue as authorities launch an investigation and labour unions allege negligence.
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Two Pakistan players fined by ICC for inappropriate celebrations during first Test vs West Indies
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 07:51 PM ISTPakistan bowlers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas were penalised by the ICC for inappropriate celebrations during the first Test against West Indies. The sanctions came after Pakistan suffered a 90-run defeat and extended their away Test losing streak to eight matches.
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Over 30 killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as protests intensify; Internet services suspended acros
World | Jul 30, 2026, 09:40 AM ISTMore than 30 people have reportedly been killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as protests against the Pakistani government intensify. Internet services have also been suspended across PoK amid allegations of a security crackdown and growing international concern.
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Did China send 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan? Trump says he would be disappointed
World | Jul 30, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTDonald Trump has reacted to reports alleging that China supplied 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan, calling such a development "surprising". The claims remain unverified even as tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate.
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'There is no Pakistani Kashmir': India calls out New York Times over 'misleading' PoK headline
World | Jul 30, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTThe Indian Embassy response followed a report published by The New York Times covering recent unrest and local elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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Two killed, several injured in explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
World | Jul 26, 2026, 09:17 AM ISTAt least two people were killed and several others injured after an explosion rocked Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Authorities rushed to the scene as security forces launched an investigation into the cause of the blast.
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'Kashmir was, is, and will remain integral part of India': New Delhi rebukes Pakistan at UNSC
World | Jul 23, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTIndia strongly countered Pakistan at the UN Security Council, reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India while accusing Islamabad of using cross-border terrorism as state policy and defending its position on the Indus Water Treaty.
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'Prepare for more powerful missiles': Iran's warning as minister arrived in Pakistan for truce talks
World | Jul 21, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTIran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck US military targets, including air defence systems in Kuwait and Bahrain, after the US carried out its tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Amidst the tensions, Iran's Minister Eskandar Momeni reached out to Pakistan to revive stalled peace talks.
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IWT cannot work in its current form, to remain in abeyance till Pakistan ends terrorism: Sources
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:05 AM ISTIndia placed the treaty in abeyance in April 2025, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, saying it would remain suspended until Pakistan takes credible action against cross-border terrorism.
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Is cryptocurrency ‘haram’? Why does Pakistan's cleric declare Bitcoin trading forbidden?
offbeat | Jul 15, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTA leading Pakistani Islamic scholar declared cryptocurrency trading as ‘haram’ under Islamic law. The fatwa, issued by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, carried religious influence over shaping financial decisions among Muslims.
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Has Balochistan gained independence from Pakistan? Viral letter claims 85% territorial control
World | Jul 14, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTA statement claiming that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan has gone viral on social media. The letter, issued in the name of the "Republic of Balochistan", outlines claims of territorial control and self-governance, but its authenticity remains unverified.
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'Systemic exploitation': India slams Pakistan over PoJK unrest, urges world to hold it accountable
India | Jul 14, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTIndia has criticised Pakistan over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of rights abuses and excessive force against protesters. The remarks come as fresh reports say six civilians were killed during clashes in Rawalakot.
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Pakistan cargo plane with five crew onboard goes missing over Arabian Sea after mid-air emergency
World | Jul 08, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTA K2 Airways cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board went missing after reporting a navigational system issue. The aircraft disappeared from radar following a sudden descent about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi.