Life after Babar and Rizwan

KARACHI: For years, Pakistan’s T20I fortunes revolved around the calm consistency of Mohammad Rizwan and the class of Babar Azam at the top of the order. Together, they forged one of the most reliable opening partnerships in modern T20I cricket, a duo that often laid the foundation for Pakistan’s victories. Now, with the team moving … Read more

PSX extends gains over external debt clarity

[ KARACHI: The bullish trend continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as the KSE-100 index advanced nearly 800 points in a rally reflecting a stable policy rate and government’s ability to meet external debt obligations. Notably, the index reclaimed the 156,000-point level while building on Monday’s successful defence of a key support … Read more

Trump sues NYT for $15B over defamation

US President Donald Trump sued the New York Times (NYT), four of its reporters, and publisher Penguin Random House for at least $15 billion on Monday, claiming defamation and libel, and citing reputational damage, a Florida court filing showed. Trump’s suit cites a series of New York Times articles, one an editorial before the 2024 … Read more

ICC rejects PCB’s complaint against Pycroft

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup, following controversy during the high-voltage clash between Pakistan and India in Dubai. According to Indian media, the PCB had filed a complaint accusing Pycroft of breaching the “Spirit of … Read more