‘Complete all-rounder’: Meet Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star
A calm head on young shoulders, Arafat Minhas has swiftly earned the reputation of a match-winner for Pakistan.
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Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?
Traders say some exports are crossing border after a weeklong halt, but Tehran says its cargo is not getting through.
‘Absolute cinema’: Shadab Khan’s heroics praised as Pakistan beat England
Pakistan came back from 154-9 to beat England by one wicket, thanks to a historic innings by all-rounder Shadab Khan.
Pakistan drops Shan, brings in batting talent for Sri Lanka Tests
Ali Usman has also been recalled to the Test team after being sent home from the England tour.
Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Karachi’s last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?
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From: NewsFeed
Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants?
Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
Published On 22 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka beat England to overcome Harry Brook hitting fastest 200 in ODIs
England captain Brook hits 202 in record ODI time, but Sri Lanka hit a six to win by two wickets with one ball to spare.
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Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
ANALYSIS
How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties
Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.
Pakistani authorities arrest man accused in $126m US postage fraud
Faheem Akram has been charged with several offences including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Trilateral deal between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan lays out provisions for joint defence.
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