Pakistan's top table tennis players are surprised after the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation reportedly asked them to fund their own travel and daily expenses for the Asian Games in Japan. Athletes were also informed they would not receive payment for national trials.
Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the deciding ODI in Lahore to win the three-match series 2-1. Despite a battling 65 from Josh Inglis, Australia were bowled out for 157. Pakistan chased the target with four wickets in hand.
Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in Lahore to win the third and final ODI, clinching the series 2-1. Australia was bowled out for 157, and Pakistan chased down the target despite a tough, turning wicket.
The Lahore High Court upheld the death sentences for two men convicted of raping a French woman on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway in 2020. The court rejected their appeals, confirming the trial court's verdict which also included life imprisonment and additional jail terms.
Australia defeated Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, leveling the series 1-1. Seamer Nathan Ellis starred with 4-33, while half-centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green set Pakistan a target of 232. Shadab Khan top-scored for Pakistan with 71.
Nathan Ellis took 4-33 as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 190 to win by 41 runs and level the ODI series. Josh Inglis (51) and Cameron Green (53) earlier hit half-centuries for Australia.
Lahore's Punjab government has approved a plan to restore pre-Partition names of several historic streets and roads, aiming to revive the city's cultural identity. The initiative, led by former PM Nawaz Sharif, reverses changes made over the years to names associated with Hindu and Jain communities.
Lahore is set to restore its pre-Partition street names, a plan approved by the Punjab government to revive the city's cultural identity. Many historic names linked to Hindu and Jain communities were changed over the years.
19-year-old can become Australia’s youngest men’s ODI specialist batterLiam Scott also called up; Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis omittedUp-and-coming 19-year-old batter Ollie Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott have been given their first call-ups to Australia’s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out.Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 30 May before travelling to Bangladesh in June for three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20s in Chattogram. Continue reading...
Babar Azam, the star Pakistan batter currently second in PSL 2026 run-scoring with 485 runs, was playfully 'bowled' by Shaheen Afridi's one-year-old son Aliyar in a viral moment at Gaddafi Stadium. The light-hearted incident occurred after the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars, which Lahore won by six wickets. The clip trending on social media drew humorous reactions from fans, with Peshawar Zalmi still topping the table despite their first defeat of the season.
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam was playfully 'bowled' by one-year-old Aliyar, son of Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi, in a viral moment from the PSL 2026 match at Gaddafi Stadium. The light-hearted clip showing Babar being stunned by the toddler quickly went viral on social media, with fans humorously reacting to the incident. Despite the entertaining off-field moment, Peshawar Zalmi suffered their first defeat of the season while Lahore Qalandars kept playoff hopes alive.
Babar Azam, the star Pakistan batter currently second in PSL 2026 run-scoring with 485 runs, was playfully 'bowled' by Shaheen Afridi's one-year-old son Aliyar in a viral moment after the Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars match at Gaddafi Stadium. The clip showed Babar stunned as young Aliyar dismissed him, with Afridi laughing. Despite Peshawar's first defeat of the season, they remain top of the table while Lahore Qalandars climbed to fourth place.
Babar Azam confronted an umpire during PSL 2026 after two balls were lost beyond the boundary within the first 16 deliveries, forcing replacements. Peshawar Zalmi posted 199/4 before Lahore Qalandars chased it in 19.3 overs to win by six wickets.
Babar Azam confronted an umpire during PSL 2026 after two balls were lost beyond the boundary within the first 16 deliveries, forcing replacements. The Peshawar Zalmi captain's frustration grew as the unusual sequence occurred early in the innings. Lahore Qalandars ultimately won by 6 wickets, chasing 199 in 19.3 overs.
Pakistan will allow fans to attend the PSL 2026 final in Lahore on May 3, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved spectator attendance after the season was played behind closed doors due to fuel restrictions linked to the Middle East conflict. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also interior minister, made the announcement on social media.
The PSL 2026 season saw another bizarre moment as the match ball turned red during a Karachi Kings game due to dye from jerseys, repeating an earlier pink-ball incident. Marnus Labuschagne had said, "What's going on? The ball is red." Despite the controversy, David Warner (63*) and Khushdil Shah (44) led Karachi to a five-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars.
A scripted mascot fight during the toss at a Pakistan Super League match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars went viral, with commentator Ramiz Raja providing humorous play-by-play commentary that had captains David Warner and Shaheen Shah Afridi laughing. While the light-hearted moment entertained many, social media critics called the act unnecessary and over-the-top.
Khushdil Shah played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 44 off 14 deliveries, scoring 37 runs in the final 10 balls to guide Karachi Kings to a five-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars while chasing 200. David Warner anchored the chase with 63*, while Khushdil dispatched Pakistan's premier pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf at the death to keep Karachi's PSL campaign alive.
A Pakistan Super League match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars featured a viral mascot scuffle at the toss, with commentator Ramiz Raja delivering comedic play-by-play commentary. Karachi Kings chased down 200 to win by five wickets, with David Warner scoring 63* and Khushdil Shah blasting 44 off 14 balls in a dramatic finish.
