By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh wrapped up a landmark 2-0 Test series whitewash on Pakistani soil Tuesday, sealing a dominant six-wicket win in the second Test to cap a remarkable maiden series triumph over their hosts.
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Pakistan recalls spinner Abrar for must-win Bangladesh Test
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has recalled leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for the second Test against Bangladesh starting on Friday, after their decision to play an all-pace attack backfired in the series opener.
Bangladesh spin web of victory in historic test triumph over Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh’s spinners wreaked havoc on a crumbling Pakistan batting lineup to secure a historic 10-wicket victory in the first Test, their maiden win in five-day cricket against their opponents.
Two injured Russian climbers rescued from Gasherbrum IV after three-day ordeal
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities rescued two Russian climbers from Gasherbrum IV, the world’s 17th highest mountain, on Tuesday, after a snow avalanche stranded them at an altitude of 6,400 meters for three days, killing one of their team members.”
YouTuber Khosa freed after brief disappearance over power price satire
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: YouTuber and comedian Aun Ali Khosa, whose satirical song “Bill Bill Pakistan” criticized soaring electricity rates and parodied the famous “Dil Dil Pakistan”, has been released after being taken from his home by police and plainclothes officers last week, his lawyers said on Monday.
Russian mountaineer missing, two critically injured in Gasherbrum IV avalanche
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Russian mountaineer went missing and two others were critically wounded on 26,000-foot Gasherbrum IV mountain in norther Pakistan, officials said on Sunday, as a rescue operation was hampered by treacherous weather.
Nadeem targets javelin world record after Olympic glory
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem set his sights on breaking the world record in javelin throw on Tuesday, as he was honored at a state banquet hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Mountaineer Murad Sadpara dies in descend from world’s 12th highest peak
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Mountaineer Murad Sadpara died on Monday from head injuries sustained while descending Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, in the country’s northwestern Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Alpine Club of Pakistan and fellow climbers confirmed on Monday.
Arshad Nadeem throws his way into Olympic javelin final
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s top javelin thrower, on Tuesday qualified for the Olympic final with a season-best 86.59 meters, ranking fourth and keeping the country’s medal aspirations intact.
Ex-army officer gets 14-year jail term for sedition
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A retired Pakistani army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for inciting sedition among army personnel, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.