The tournament opener between Pakistan and the Netherlands at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club will see Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights stand as on-field umpires. Dharmasena, a member of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side, brings extensive experience with 37 T20 World Cup matches unde
This will be the USA's second T20 World Cup appearance, having earned a direct qualification on the back of an impressive Super 8 stage finish back in the 2024 edition, which included a win over Pakistan.
Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted normal life in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), exposing persistent shortcomings in power supply and infrastructure, with residents alleging that long-standing neglect, discrimination, and lack of accountability have intensified the crisis.
On Thursday, the European Union censured Pakistan following the conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The EU said the verdict contradicts the democratic principles Pakistan has pledged to uphold at the international level. Mazari and her husband Chattha
A probe into Karachi's fire brigade uncovered persistent power failures, water scarcity, manpower shortages, and the absence of proper communication systems, all of which are undermining emergency response across the city. These findings emerged days after at least 79 people were killed and
Ali Agha has predominantly batted later in Pakistan's top six across his T20I career, but most recently has taken it upon himself to move up to the crucial No.3 position in order to provide a more attacking option for his side.
BJP State Spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi accused Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Rakibul Hussain of having pro-Pakistan sympathies, claiming they're prioritising migrant Muslims' interests over Assamese people.
Pakistan's information minister confirmed that Imran Khan underwent a brief eye procedure in Islamabad and is stable. PTI disputes the process, alleging secrecy and lack of access for family and doctors, while Imran's relatives and party members demand transparency and medical reports.
Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Saim Ayub shone with both bat and ball for the hosts, while captain Salman Agha and Abrar Ahmed also contributed to the team's win in the series opener.