The 51-year-old understands how to operate in Pakistan’s politically-charged cricket environment Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson speaks to the media in Dubai. PHOTO: AFP When Mike Hesson signed up for the Pakistan coaching gig, the country was in the midst of aerial combat with its nuclear-armed neighbour. Additionally, none of his prior coaching appointments would…
The FIFA Senior Vice President began his four-day trip to meet Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain makes a speech during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland February 26, 2016. PHOTO: REUTER ISLAMABAD: Marking a new chapter in the promotion of sports—particularly football—in…
Pakistan’s newly appointed ODI captain, Shaheen Afridi, is set to lead the national team in his debut 50-over series as skipper, starting Tuesday against South Africa in Faisalabad. “It is an honour to captain my country,” said the 25-year-old during a pre-match press conference. Shaheen previously served as Pakistan’s T20I captain, a stint that ended…
Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Monday that the conditions set by Afghanistan hold no significance and only the elimination of terrorism matters to Pakistan. On October 19, Pakistan and Afghanistan had agreed to an immediate ceasefire following high-level negotiations in Doha, where both countries pledged to respect each…
Pakistan defeated South Africa in a T20 series but our team’s performance has been disappointing overall recently “Hello! Are you watching the match on TV? If not, turn it on and see the crowd — it’s packed! Tickets were impossible to get. Kids, youngsters, old men — everyone’s enjoying the game at Gaddafi Stadium. And…
For current financial year, goods exports estimate $35.28bn, services exports project $8.38bn The federal government has set ambitious economic targets for the next three years, aiming to raise the GDP growth rate to between 4.2% and 5.7%. Other targets include increasing the size of the national economy to Rs162,513 billion, boosting exports by more than…
Pakistan defeated South AFrica in the second third Twenty20 match. PHOTO: SHAFIQ MALIK Babar Azam’s 68 off 47 balls in Pakistan’s chase of 140-runs proved to be crucial as the hosts won the Twenty20 International series 2-1 in Lahore on Saturday night. Babar made an impressive comeback with his 37th T20I half-century overall, and his…
Standing committee supported the government’s proposal to impose 17% tax on high-efficiency irrigation equipment. PHOTO: REUTERS The government is drafting a comprehensive legal package to amend existing laws and empower local governments and provincial authorities to enforce the availability of digital payment solutions at business and retail outlets as part of its push towards a…
‘It’s my first time working with assistants, as I usually travel and paint alone’ Swedish mural artist Domi Forrest has brought her unique fusion of mythology, nature, and human connection to Pakistan, where she is creating two large-scale murals for the World Culture Festival in Karachi. “This is my first time working with assistants, as…
Pacers and opening batter Saim Ayub led the charge as Pakistan defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the must-win second T20I game at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing a modest 111-run target, the home side comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just one wicket and 41 balls to spare. Pakistan…
