Pakistan
Atif Aslam to perform in Dhaka this November
Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is set to return to the capital. On November 29, he will take the stage at Bangladesh Army Stadium for the “Magical Night 2.0” concert. Earlier this year, he performed at the Bashundhara Sports Complex, and fans are now eagerly anticipating his upcoming show.
14 October 2024, 05:29 AM
Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan
England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.
10 October 2024, 13:21 PM
Pakistan bans ethnic Pashtun rights movement critical of military
The group, which is not a political party, has at its peak pulled tens of thousands of people to largely peaceful rallies demanding better protection from the state.
7 October 2024, 07:45 AM
Blast kills two Chinese nationals in Pakistan's biggest city
The regional government of southern Sindh province said on X that a "tanker" had exploded on the airport motorway.
7 October 2024, 04:35 AM
Substitutes take Bangladesh into final
Bangladesh fought back from two goals down to beat Pakistan on penalties in the second semifinal of the SAFF U-17 Championship in Thimphu today to set up a final clash against India.
28 September 2024, 14:25 PM
Pakistani blasphemy suspect's family forgives police officer accused of killing him
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom says the South Asian country is one of the world's strictest and most frequent enforcers of blasphemy laws.
19 September 2024, 08:36 AM
Women ride Pakistan's economic crisis into the workplace
The South Asian nation is locked in a cycle of political and economic crises, dependent on IMF bailouts and loans from friendly countries to service its debt.
8 September 2024, 04:08 AM
Pakistan Govt. warns employees against expressing political and religious views on social media
The government of Pakistan has once again directed its employees to avoid expressing political or religious views on social media and sharing information with unauthorised officials or the media.
5 September 2024, 06:37 AM
Changed momentum beckoning Tigers towards series sweep
For the first time since 2009 an away Test series sweep beckons Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Day 5 of the second Test against Pakistan, but chances of rain playing spoilsport -- as it had done on Monday to wipe out the third session -- can dampen the tourists' party, with Tigers needing 143 more runs to win.
2 September 2024, 18:41 PM
Mahmud strikes twice after Liton's epic 138
Liton's 138 and Miraz's 78 were the highlight of the Bangladesh innings.
1 September 2024, 05:14 AM
Pakistan regroup with Shakeel, Saim half-centuries
Bangladesh opted to field first in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi today.
21 August 2024, 09:09 AM
Toss delayed by wet outfield
The toss for the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday was delayed because of a wet outfield at Rawalpindi cricket stadium after overnight rain.
21 August 2024, 04:28 AM
Pakistan-Bangladesh Karachi Test to be held without spectators
In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host the second Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium here behind closed doors.
14 August 2024, 09:29 AM
Bangladesh 'A' fold for 122 against Pakistan Shaheens
Bangladesh A team demonstrated a disappointing batting display against their Pakistani counterparts on the opening day of the two-match four-day series opener as they were dismissed for just 122 runs in their first innings on Tuesday.
13 August 2024, 14:17 PM
Bijoy expects ‘highly competitive’ four-day opener
Bangladesh A skipper Anamul Haque Bijoy on Monday expressed his optimism about having a competitive four-day opening match against their Pakistani counterparts as he felt that both sides have some highly experienced cricketers.
12 August 2024, 19:00 PM
Arshad Nadeem returns to hero's welcome in Pakistan
Javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan's first Olympic medal home early on Sunday.
11 August 2024, 08:05 AM
BCB to communicate with Shakib over Pakistan Tests
Shakib is currently playing in the Global T20 league in Canada. Bangladesh have a Test assignment in Pakistan, with the first Test scheduled to begin on August 21.
7 August 2024, 09:54 AM
PCB announces Test squad for Bangladesh series
Shan Masood will lead the 17-member squad, with Saud Shakeel, a left-handed middle-order batter, appointed as vice-captain.
7 August 2024, 05:50 AM
Pakistan's Imran Khan offers conditional talks with the military
Khan has been in jail since last August facing dozens of charges ranging from corruption to leaking state secrets.
31 July 2024, 11:03 AM
Mushtaq Ahmed to be available for Pakistan series
Mushtaq, who oversaw Bangladesh’s spin bowling unit during the T20 World Cup in USA and the Caribbean, has since taken up a coaching job with the England U-19 team.
31 July 2024, 09:36 AM