Pakistan
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Blow for Pakistan, star batters not available for ODI series against Australia
Cricket | May 20, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTPakistan will host Australia for a three-match ODI series from May 30 onwards. The first match will be played in Rawalpindi, followed by the other two on June 2 and 4 in Lahore. Pakistan will be without two of their star players for the series.
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Pakistani officer mocked online after claiming strikes on two Indian airbases that don't exist
World | May 20, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTA video of a Pakistani military officer is going viral on social media in which he confidently claims that missile strikes successfully targeted two Indian airbases. However, the officer's claims quickly drew attention online because the airbases he referred to reportedly do not even exist.
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Pakistan falters to meet IMF conditions, provinces asked to raise USD 1.4 billion in taxes
World | May 19, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTThe Pakistan government is expected to raise nearly Rs 700 billion through fresh tax measures, tougher enforcement and higher petroleum levy collections.
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Islampura now Krishan Nagar: Pakistan approves plan to restore names of several streets in Lahore
World | May 19, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTThe decision has been taken to revive the cultural identity and heritage of this historical city, he said. He further said, this initiative is led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is also the head of the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project. His proposal got a cabinet approval last week.
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Pakistan announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026, five players set for maiden appearance
Cricket | May 16, 2026, 03:01 PM ISTFatima Sana will be leading Pakistan for the second straight time in the T20 World Cup 2026 as she heads a 15-member squad that will travel to England for the global showpiece. The squad has five players who can make their T20 World Cup debuts.
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BAN vs PAK 2nd Test live streaming: When and where to watch Sylhet match in India?
Cricket | May 16, 2026, 08:09 AM ISTBangladesh will be looking to sweep Pakistan in the series after winning the first Test at Dhaka as the two teams lock horns for the second and final Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. Ahead of the action, here is how you can watch the match in India.
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Did Iran shift sensitive military assets to Pakistan to avoid US strikes? Here's what Islamabad said
World | May 12, 2026, 03:37 PM ISTA report stated that multiple Iranian aircraft arrived at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in early April. The officials reportedly claimed that the aircraft included military and intelligence assets.
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Suicide blast in Pakistan leaves 8 dead, 35 injured; hospitals on emergency alert
World | May 12, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTA powerful suicide blast in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed eight people and injured 35 when an explosive-laden rickshaw detonated in a crowded market. Following the incident, hospitals have been put on emergency alert.
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Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report
World | May 12, 2026, 06:21 AM ISTThe report also claimed that Iran had parked its civilian aircraft in neighbouring Afghanistan to protect it from US airstrikes. Meanwhile, US Senator Lindsey Graham questioned Islamabad's role and called for a complete reevaluation of the country's actions as a mediator.
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Najmul Shanto breaks Mushfiqur Rahim's record in Bangladesh's first Test vs Pakistan
Cricket | May 08, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTNajmul Hossain Shanto scripted history with a century against Pakistan in Dhaka, becoming Bangladesh’s most successful Test captain in terms of hundreds. His 170-run stand with Mominul Haque helped Bangladesh recover strongly after early wickets.
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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, here's why
Cricket | May 07, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam will miss the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur due to a left knee injury. Arriving after PSL success, he trained briefly before pain forced him out. Pakistan must adjust their middle order with debutants and senior batters stepping up.
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Can Babar Azam score first Test century in nearly four years? Shan Masood reflects on form
Cricket | May 07, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTPakistan captain Shan Masood backed Babar Azam to carry his PSL 2026 form into the Test series against Bangladesh. Babar, who last scored a Test century in 2022, enters the series after a prolific PSL campaign with Peshawar Zalmi.
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India to continue ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan, multi-nation events exempted
Other Sports | May 06, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTThe Ministry had announced the policy before the Asia Cup 2025, which was played after the horror Pahalgam terror attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. The Ministry has confirmed that the bilateral engagement with Pakistan will remain in force.
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Pakistani boat found abandoned near Kutch coast in Gujarat, security agencies step up vigil
Gujarat | May 06, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTAn abandoned Pakistani fishing boat was recovered from the Kutch creek area during a BSF patrol. Initial checks found only fishing equipment, but agencies remain vigilant due to recent smuggling incidents.
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Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end conflict, Trump says he is 'not satisfied'
World | May 01, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the US through Pakistan to ease the West Asia conflict, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad round of peace talks collapsed after the Iranian delegation walked out last month.
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Pak minister exposes country's volatility amid fuel crisis: 'Have no strategic reserves like India'
World | May 01, 2026, 02:10 PM ISTA Pakistani minister has exposed the country's volatility and said it does not have strategic reserves like India, which is why it is facing a fuel crisis amid the ongoing war between the United States (US) and Iran.
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Nepal Airlines shows J-K as part of Pakistan in 'network map'; issues apology after backlash
World | Apr 30, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTThe airlines had deleted the social media post on Wednesday following the backlash. The airline said they removed the post as it contained 'cartographic inaccuracies' which did not reflect the official stance of Nepal or the airline.
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Pakistan double crosses America, announces 6 new land routes to Iran amid Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 30, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBy providing this strategic lifeline, Islamabad risks a severe diplomatic rift with the US, signalling a tactical shift towards regional alliances and Iranian energy dependence.
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US-Iran war increased Pakistan's import bills, country facing 'economic fallout': Shehbaz Sharif
World | Apr 30, 2026, 08:07 AM ISTAddressing a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country is facing an "economic fallout" due to the US-Iran war. His remarks indicate why Pakistan has been acting as a mediator between the US and Iran.
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Top Jaish commander Maulana Salman Azhar dies under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan
World | Apr 29, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTA top Jaish-e-Mohammed commander, Maulana Salman Azhar, has reportedly died in mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur. Local claims suggest he was hit by an unidentified vehicle, although no official confirmation has been issued.