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Cricketers of Pakistani origin ‘denied’ Indian visa ahead of T20 World Cup

Photo collage shows US pacer Ali Khan (left) and Batter Shayan Jahangir. — AFP Some cricketers of Pakistani origin, including players from the United States of America (US), have reportedly been denied Indian visas ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled from February 7 to March 8. Ali Khan, 36, born and raised in Attock, Pakistan, moved to the US at the age of 19, took to Instagram to share the Indian action. Sharing a photo of himself and fellow cricketer Shayan Jahangir enjoying a meal, he wrote, “Indian visa not accepted.” The post quickly caught the attention of

January 12, 2026

PTF announces Davis Cup practice ahead of Senegal tie

The initiative aims to build a strong national team, with the final team selection to be announced after the camp Islamabad: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is pleased to announce that the Davis Cup Training Camp is being organized in preparation for the upcoming Davis Cup match between Pakistan and Senegal, scheduled to be held on February 6 and 7, 2026 at the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The training camp will be held at Defense Club Grass Courts, Lahore from 12th to 24th January 2026. Top men and junior players of Pakistan have been invited for the camp. The following

January 10, 2026

PSB starts audit of hockey club ahead of PHF elections

Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially started the process of auditing hockey clubs across the country in coordination with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as part of governance reforms aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility in the upcoming PHF elections.Speaking on the occasion, a spokesperson of the Pakistan Sports Council said that the screening process has been initiated under a PSB-approved, mutually agreed mechanism, which will be implemented by the PHF under the supervision of the PSB.“The audit of hockey clubs has officially started under the umbrella of the Pakistan Sports Board. This is a transparent, uniform and

January 4, 2026

Usman Tariq defends the bowling action ahead of the World International League T20I final

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq trains ahead of the third T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on November 1, 2025. — PCB Pakistan spin bowler Usman Tariq, who is facing allegations regarding his bowling action, defended himself ahead of the DP World International League T20I final, stressing that the action was ruled clear twice by laboratories. Tariq, a recent addition to the Desert Vipers squad as a replacement for Noor Ahmed, made an immediate impact during the business end of the tournament. In the qualifier play-off against MI Emirates, he claimed three crucial wickets, including the remarkable dismissal

January 2, 2026

Bullish streak continues as PSX tops 179,000 ahead of earnings week

A broker talks on the phone as he looks at an indicator board showing the latest stock prices on the PSX in Karachi on February 10, 2023. — AFP The stock market opened on the front foot on Friday, breaching the 179,000 mark for the first time and setting a fresh all-time intraday high, as investors braced for next week’s earnings, rupee gains and speculation on further policy easing by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) after a softer December Consumer Price Index (CPI) print. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 climbed to an intraday high of 179,016.88, gaining

December 25, 2025

International

Bangladesh’s leader sees top prime ministerial candidate return from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters gather to take part in a grand rally to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. — Reuters Rahman’s return energizes BNP supporters for the February elections. Rahman was cleared of corruption charges after Hasina’s ouster. Media attacks and violence fuel fears of peaceful vote. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) incumbent Tariq Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile, a return the party hopes will energize supporters with Rahman as the main contender for prime minister in the February 12 election.

December 19, 2025

Earnings surge ahead of renewed week pulls PSX into red

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session in the red as investors resorted to profit-taking ahead of the upcoming recycling week, despite the benchmark touching a fresh intraday all-time high earlier in the day. “The PSX had a day of profit taking today as the market headed into the renewal week starting on Monday,” said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. The KSE-100 closed at 171,405 points, down 556 points or 0.32%. The day unfolded in two distinct phases. In the morning session, the market extended yesterday’s upward momentum and recorded a new all-time intraday

December 17, 2025

Bidders ‘seek daily records’ ahead of auction as PIA privatization enters take-off phase

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan, January 29, 2024. — Reuters The representatives of the joint ventures met the CEO of PIA on Saturday. Bidders seek daily records from airline, commission. Retirement pensions are exempt from purchasers’ obligations. KARACHI: Ahead of the December 23 auction of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), all four joint ventures have sought daily records from the national carrier’s management and the Privatization Commission, sources said Geo News on Tuesday. The privatization phase of the national airline has entered its final phase, the sources said, adding that officials of

December 16, 2025