Islamabad, Jan 9: Pakistani passport continues to rank among the weakest in the world on the 2025 Henley Passport Index (HPI), which ranks all the world's passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free, and is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Islamabad, Jan 9: A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's civil aviation authority has announced.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Amid the reports claiming the possibility of the Champions Trophy being shifted out of Pakistan due to delay in renovation work at the stadiums, a PCB official said preparations are in full swing and all the work related to the stadiums will be done by the first week of February.
Dhaka, January 8: Amid rising tensions regarding new-found closeness between Islamabad and Dhaka, former Deputy High Commissioner for Bangladesh to India, Mashfee Binte Shams assured that Bangladesh's growing relations with Pakistan should not be a concern for India.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, January 8: Pakistan has confirmed a new case of polio in Tank, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of cases to 69, according to a statement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Wednesday, as reported by the Dawn.
Lahore, January 8: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday relocated their upcoming ODI tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
New Delhi/Dubai, Jan 8: India has pledged further humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including material support in the first instance to the health sector and for the rehabilitation of refugees during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meeting with the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 8: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it has decided to relocate the upcoming men's ODI tri-series to Lahore and Karachi, as the venues are nearing the completion of significant upgrades ahead of hosting 2025 Champions Trophy matches.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan will join Afghanistan as their mentor for 2025 Champions Trophy, said sources in the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Jan 8: As the West Indies prepare for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, Test coach Andre Coley views it as an opportunity to finish his tenure on a high note. This series, commencing on January 17 in Karachi, serves as a chance for the Caribbean side to build momentum and address longstanding challenges in unfamiliar conditions.
Mumbai, Jan 8: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has called Pakistani singer Atif Aslam his “borderless brother”.
Islamabad, Jan 8: Pakistan's critical trade route with China remained blocked for the fifth day on Tuesday as thousands of people continued their protests over chronic and prolonged power outages in the mountainous region of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, media reported.
Cape Town, January 7: After losing the two-match Test series 0-2 against South Africa, the Pakistan cricket team was penalised 25 per cent of their match fee owing to a slow-over rate in the last match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.
Dubai, Jan 7: Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town.
Cape Town, January 7: South African quick Kagiso Rabada achieved an unwanted fifty on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Cape Town, Jan 7: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has left for London from Cape Town on Tuesday along with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood for the treatment of his ankle fracture sustained during the second Test against South Africa.
Cape Town, January 7: Temba Bavuma entered a special pool of players who registered the most wins after the first nine Tests as a captain.
Cape Town, January 6: Following the defeat against South Africa in the second and final match of the series, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood said that his side "didn't start off well" in the game in Cape Town.
Cape Town, January 6: Following his side's win over Pakistan in the second Test match of the series, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said that it was a satisfying feeling.
Cape Town, January 6: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second and final match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.
Cape Town, Jan 6: South Africa got a big boost a few days after sealing a spot in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan to make a 2-0 sweep of the two-match series which guaranteed them the top position in the WTC standings.
Quetta, January 6: In 2024, armed activities in Balochistan reached new heights, with Baloch "pro-independence" groups significantly escalating their operations against the Pakistani state.
Cape Town, January 6: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood changed the record books with his brilliance and a memorable opening stand with his predecessor Babar Azam on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
Cape Town, Jan 5: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam staged a strong fightback in their second innings after South Africa enforced follow-on on Day 3 of the second Test in Cape Town on Sunday.
Cape Town, January 6: Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
Lahore, Jan 5: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that opener Saim Ayub will travel to London along with assistant coach Azhar Mahood to have his ankle fracture treated.
Geneva, January 5: Leading Balochistan Human Rights group Paank shared on Sunday that it will participate in the first World Congress on Enforced disappearances in Geneva. During the congress sessions from January 15 to January 16, Paank will present documented cases, testimonies, and reports of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
Cape Town, January 5: Team skipper Shan Masood and right-hand batter Babar Azam's exceptional opening partnership of 205 runs brought Pakistan back into the game in the second and final match of the Test series at the Newlands on Sunday.
Cape Town, Jan 4: Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands here on Saturday.
Cape Town, January 4: Pakistan has been dealt a significant blow as opening batter Saim Ayub has been ruled out for up to six weeks due to a right ankle fracture. The injury occurred on the first morning of the ongoing Test in Cape Town on Saturday, leaving Ayub sidelined for key upcoming fixtures, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Cape Town, January 4: A historic double ton by Ryan Rickelton and an attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreyne helped South Africa strengthen their grip on the second Test against Pakistan on Saturday, with pacers taking some early wickets to end the second day on a dominant note.
Cape Town, January 4: Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Cape Town, Jan 4: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six weeks due to a right ankle fracture sustained while fielding on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.
Dubai, January 2: Legendary cricketer and former ICC President Zaheer Abbas struck a chord with cricket fans during an engaging episode of Cricket Predicta in the UAE. Abbas reflected on the timeless appeal of India-Pakistan cricket and expressed his deep admiration for Indian captain Rohit Sharma.
Sydney, January 2: Former Australian cricketer and ICC ambassador Shane Watson opined that it is "unfortunate" that the Indian cricket team isn't travelling to Pakistan for the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next month in February.