Pakistan opt to bowl against India

KARACHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the crunch clash against Pakistan on Sunday. The Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the wake of handshake and match-referee controversies. As expected, Pakistan made two changes in their playing XI with Faheen Ashraf and … Read more

love, money & the freedom of choice

love, money & the freedom of choice

PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 We were raised on the story that love is pure, and that the noblest marriages are those untouched by calculation. Films, songs and books tell us to seek companionship for the heart, not for the wallet. Most Pakistani elders tell us to be more practical — meaning marry for social and … Read more

Seven terrorists killed in Kulachi IBO: ISPR

Security forces killed seven terrorists, including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district on September 20. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted fighters from the Indian-linked group Fitna al Khwarij. Troops “effectively engaged the location,” it said, adding … Read more

The handshake that never came

PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 KARACHI: When Pakistan and India are scheduled to meet, the whole cricketing world takes notice. It is not just another fixture but the game with the most heat, the most noise, and the most eyes watching. Tickets disappear within hours, the stands are packed well before the first ball, and the … Read more