Pakistan

Bangladesh cricket team sending the right signals

After 30 years since their first foray into limited-overs cricket, Bangladesh have become a consistent, competitive side capable of surprising any team at home.
26 June 2015

Don't forget MS Dhoni's record in Indian cricket: Shahid Afridi

Pakistan T20I captain Shahid Afridi is "not happy" in the manner the Indian ODI skipper MS Dhoni was being targeted after the series loss to Bangladesh.
26 June 2015

Khaleda to be kept at Kashimpur jail: Inu

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu says BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be brought to book for “fire-bomb terrorism” and kept in Kashimpur jail.
26 June 2015

Bangladesh more peaceful country than India, Pakistan, says study

Bangladesh is the third most peaceful country in South Asia and ranks better than neighbouring India and Pakistan.
26 June 2015

Pakistan heatwave death toll passes 1,000

The death toll in Pakistan's killer heatwave rises to 1,000 on Thursday, with more fatalities expected, as cloud cover and lower temperatures brought some relief to the worst-hit city Karachi.
25 June 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC president

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed role of International Cricket Council (ICC) president.
25 June 2015

Congratulations Mashrafe!

Bangladesh cricket team wins three consecutive home ODI series under the brilliant captaincy of Mashrafe Mortaza.
24 June 2015

Banglawash threat looms over India

The world will sit up and notice, if Bangladesh manage to whitewash India by winning the 3rd game of the series on June 24. India will be desperate to avoid being blanked 3-0.
23 June 2015

Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report

People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
23 June 2015

Train hard, play harder: Bangladesh coach Chandika

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha is delighted to see his team train hard, play harder and produce the results on the field on a consistent basis.
23 June 2015

Pakistan heatwave: Death toll over 800 in Sindh

The death toll from a heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province passes 800, hospital officials say, as mortuaries reached capacity.
23 June 2015

Felt so good to hear Mustafizur's comments: Aamir

Pakistan's banned left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir says he feels happy to learn that new Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman idolises him, reports Press Trust of India.
22 June 2015

New records on offer for Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur appears rather detached from the hype surrounding his success, and he wants to bowl well in the last match against India on June 24.
22 June 2015

Bangladesh no more ‘kids’ of cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar admires Bangladesh cricket team’s amazing performance in claiming their first ever bilateral series win over India on June 21, 2015 at Mirpur.
22 June 2015

Pakistan heatwave leaves 120 dead

More than 120 people have died during a heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province.
22 June 2015

Pakistan suspends death penalty during Ramadan

Pakistan orders the temporary suspension of the death penalty during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
19 June 2015

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Musharraf

A Pakistan court issues a non-bailable arrest warrant against former military ruler Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf in the case pertaining to the murder of former Lal Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul Rasheed.
19 June 2015

A dose of pace

Eyes were blinked, heads were scratched and a sense of confusion seemed to spread across the Mirpur press box as soon as
18 June 2015

Zardari cautions army for 'stepping out of domain'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari gives a hard-hitting speech, where he lashed out at the military establishment for overstepping its domain.
17 June 2015

Indian army's importance diminished due to lack of wars: Parrikar

Army's importance has diminished because the country hasn't gone to battle in the past 40-50 years, say India’s defence minister Manohar Parrikar.
16 June 2015