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Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by 3 wickets, to face India in women’s Asia Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Skipper Chamari Athapaththu's resolute half-century led Sri Lanka to an exciting three-wicket victory against Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup second semifinal in Dambulla on Friday. The win secured Sri Lanka's spot in the championship match against India, who had defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the first semifinal earlier in the day.The final is scheduled for Sunday.Athapaththu, the tournament's leading run-scorer with 223 runs, singlehandedly steered the Lankans near the 141-run target, crafting a well-timed 63 off 48 deliveries, which included nine fours and one six, reported PTI. Her partnership of 61 runs with Kalisha Dilhari (17 off 18 balls) for the third wicket provided Sri Lanka with a strong grip on the game. Anushka Sanjeevani's unbeaten 24 off 22 balls, featu...
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Pakistan ministers in China, plead for debt relief – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who is on a China visit met with his Chinese counterpart and held talks seeking relief for the country from power sector debts, local media reported.Aurangazeb along with Pakistan's Energy Minister Sardar Awais Laghari met with Chinese finance minister Lan Fo'an on Thursday in Beijing to discuss the issue, The Express Tribune said on Friday.The Pakistan ministers requested an eight-year extension for repaying energy debt, converting US dollar-based interest payments to Chinese currency, and reducing overall interest rates for both CPEC and non-CPEC Chinese-funded projects, ministry officials said according to the Islamabad-based newspaper.They formally requested China to reschedule its debts, with outstanding dues for China-Pakista...
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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Key insights into the battle, date, history, and significance | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Kargil War officially concluded 25 years ago on July 26, 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on this day, commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan and honors the sacrifices of hundreds of Indian soldiers who faced more than just the Pakistani infiltrators to secure victory in Kargil.Kargil WarThe conflict, which escalated into the Kargil War, began when Pakistani intruders crossed the Line of Control and occupied strategic high positions in Ladakh's Kargil district.Initially reported to the Indian Army on May 3, the infiltrators were thought to be jihadis. However, over the following weeks, the scale of the invasion disclosed the clear and direct involvement of the Pakistani state.Operation Vijay in responseIn strong retaliation to the infiltrators, between mid-...
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Who Is Sharmila Faruqui? Pakistan Politician Spotted With Ambanis In Paris

Pakistani politician Sharmila Faruqui seems to be in Europe these days, and is in the news for an interesting meeting she had with an eminent Indian personality. A photograph of her family with businessman Mukesh Ambani, and another of her with Isha Ambani are going viral on social media. Faruqui shared a selfie with Isha on her Instagram Story, while another image with Mukesh Ambani was shared as an Instagram post by her husband Hashaam Riaz Sheikh. While both families appear to be in the France capital, the two photos seem to have been shot at different places. Mukesh Ambani can be seen holding his granddaughter in the photo shot at the Disneyland in Paris. According to reports, the Ambanis will be in Paris for the Olympics beginning on July 26, the op...
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‘Things don’t work this way’: Shahid Afridi criticizes PCB for frequent changes impacting team performance | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its frequent changes in leadership and structure, asserting that these constant changes negatively impact the team's performance. Afridi emphasized the necessity for stability and long-term planning to ensure the team's success, suggesting a collaborative approach involving senior board members and experienced players to create a cohesive, long-term strategy for Pakistan cricket.In an interview with Sports24, Afridi stressed the importance of allowing new systems time to develop and take effect. He pointed out that the continuous introduction of new leadership and structures hampers the team's growth and consistency."When you change or bring in any new structure, you must gi...
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‘Sachin Tendulkar se darr lagta tha…’: Former player recalls Wasim Akram’s team talk to get the Master’s scalp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar has played many memorable match-winning knocks in his glittering career. And it was evident that teams used to plan specially to dismiss him in order to win matches.Against Pakistan, the Indian batting legend played quite a few match-winning knocks none better than the 98-run knock in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash at Centurion.During the 1990s, the Indian batting team was so much dependent on the Master that his wicket used to be the defining and deciding factor between victory and defeat.A video doing the rounds on the internet has former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali talking about the aura and respect that Tendulkar commanded in the Pakistan dressing room in the 1990s.Basit Ali says, "He (Tendulkar) was a top order batsman and I was a middle order bat...
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Watch: Ahmed Shehzad bowled out three times in an over by a local resident in Chitral | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad, who had slammed Pakistan captain Babar Azam throughout the recently held T20 World Cup, was at the receiving end of some 'unplayable' deliveries himself.A video is doing the rounds on the internet in which Ahmed Shehzad is shown batting during a street game in Pakistani city of Chitral in which a chair is used as a wicket.The video shows Ahmed Shehzad facing four deliveries from a local bowler who is not even in proper cricket.After boasting that he will hit sixes, Ahmed Shehzad is clean bowled three times out of those four deliveries as he looks to heave the ball across the line to mid-wicket, failing miserably. The former Pakistan batsman only manages to play one ball and that too is a mistimed shot.Ahmed Shehzad played 13 Tests, 81...
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Afghanistan confirms participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a significant endorsement in its endeavour to host the ICC Champions Trophy in the coming year. This support came from Afghanistan, which has pledged to take part in the tournament.Mirwais Ashraf, the president of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, and Naseeb Khan, the CEO, were present at the ICC Annual Board Meeting in Colombo.During their visit, they held discussions with Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, and provided him with the assurance of Afghanistan's participation."They told the chairman that Afghanistan is looking forward to sending its team to Pakistan since they are participating in the Champions Trophy for the first time," PTI quoted a PCB source as saying."They gave the assurance after speculations about some countries fo...
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ICC forms three-member panel to review conduct of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: As was widely expected, the International Cricket Council (ICC), soon after the conclusion of its four-day Annual Conference here on Monday, announced that it had formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.The committee includes three directors-former New Zealand batsman Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja, who is the deputy chair of the ICC."The ICC Board confirmed that there will be a review into the delivery of the ICC T20 World Cup," the ICC stated in a release soon after the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM).Reportedly, the ICC has incurred losses over $20m for conducting matches in New York, Florida and Dallas. Apparently, the tournament's expenses for the...
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Pakistani Consulate In Frankfurt Attacked By ‘Afghan’ Nationals, Islamabad Demands Arrest

Islamabad has expressed strong condemnation after a group of people claimed to be Afghan nationals attacked the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, on Saturday. The assailants threw stones and pulled down Pakistan’s flag, triggering widespread outrage on social media. According to Pakistan-based Geo News, the attackers, with Afghan flags wrapped around their shoulders, stormed the consulate, vandalised the premises, and replaced the Pakistani flag with the Afghan flag. Geo News also cited reports as stating that the attackers also tried burning the Pakistani flag. They also pelted stones at the building, as per the Pakistani media. BREAKING: Afghans storm Pakistani consulate in Germany's Frankfurt; Bring down Pakistani flag. They were opposi...
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Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi unlikely to get NOC for Global T20 Canada | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to sources who spoke with Geo News, Pakistan's top three players, Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, are unlikely to receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for playing in the forthcoming Global T20 Canada.In order to prevent any conflicts with Pakistan's international calendar, the sources told Geo News that the players will not receive a nod of clearance despite the league schedule.The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin on August 21. Play in the Canadian League begins on July 25 and runs until August 11, as per ANI.It was also claimed that players participating in all formats will not receive the certificate in accordance with policy, which is the likely cause for the NOC's denial. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) oppos...
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Champions Trophy budget on ICC’s agenda at annual conference amid allegations of T20 World Cup overspend for matches in New York | Cricket News – Times of India

Two top International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have recently resigned allegedly because of overspend in putting together the pop-up stadium in New York, which hosted T20 World Cup matches last month; and the ICC Annual Conference starting in Colombo on Friday could be clouded by that development as the apex body meets to discuss the budget for the ICC Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan next year. The Champions Trophy is making a return to the ICC calendar after a gap of eight years and the budget for the same will be up for approval at the conference. The tournament is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9.According to a Cricbuzz report, "Ankur Khanna, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the ICC, spent three days in Lahore in June working on the budget with Jav...
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Minding the minders

Internet surveillance has now put the more labour-intensive minders of the past out of commission; today, even the biggest “liberal” democracies track journalists with technological advances. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto “Don’t worry, we are here not to spy on you (jasoosi), but to protect you (hifaazat),” said the burly man unconvincingly. He had been following our team on foot all around Rawalpindi on our first day in Pakistan, where we were covering elections in 1997. Each time we would stop to ask questions about how people planned to vote, he would pull them aside, get their names and numbers, and interrogate them. His menacing presence made us uncomfortable and made it difficult to get anyone to speak freely to us on camera. As a result, we were spending more time try...
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2 terrorists killed near LoC in North Kashmir | India News – Times of India

SRINAGAR: Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were shot dead Thursday near the LoC in Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. Security forces launched an operation following intelligence about the movement of terrorists along the border, leading to a shootout.The officials said bodies of the slain terrorists haven’t been extricated from the site as the operation was ongoing.According to authorities, Pakistan has been persistently pushing terrorists across the border, prompting Indian forces to be extra vigilant.Early Thursday, BSF troops manning a forward post fired shots at two men moving suspiciously close to the LoC in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in Jammu region. The men retreated and a search was launched in the area. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _m...
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Watch: Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman struggling against the bowling of Naseem Shah’s younger brother Ubaid Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team may not be as formidable as they used to be in yesteryears, but the tradition of churning out one fast bowler after the other continues unabated.Ubaid Shah is the younger brother of Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah and like his brother, is a right arm medium fast bowler who plays for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and has also represented Pakistan under-19 cricket team.In a video that is doing the rounds on the internet, Ubaid Shah is seen bowling to Pakistan captain Babar Azam during a training session.With fine wrist position, Ubaid Shah pitches the ball outside off-stump, Babar Azam looks to leave the delivery, but the ball, bowled at fine pace, come back in and goes over the stumps.Babar Azam then tries to hook a short-pitched delivery...
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Pakistan summons Talibani envoy after attack on military base – Times of India

Pakistani foreign ministry summoned Taliban's deputy head of mission on Wednesday, requesting their government to address the issue of Afghanistan-based militant groups that Pakistan alleges that they were responsible for an attack on a military base earlier this week.The militant attack, which occurred on Monday in Bannu, a city in northwestern Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of eight Pakistani security force members.(With inputs from agencies) var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.ca...
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New Zealand’s senior players must step up in Williamson’s absence: Latham | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham addressed the media on Wednesday following the release of the summer schedule by New Zealand Cricket, which commences with a three-Test series against England in November, followed by white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan."From my point of view it gives me an opportunity as a senior player to step up and lead as well.But also other guys that haven't necessarily had those opportunities in the past to step up as well in different leadership roles," said the 32-year-old Latham.Latham emphasized the importance of the senior players taking on more responsibility to make up for the absence of former captain Kane Williamson, who has decided to opt out of a portion of the home summer. Williamson relinquished his white-ball captaincy after New Zealand's ...
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Video | Ex Army Officer Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain ने खोली आतंक के आकाओं की पोल

Doda Encounter Update: देश के लिए जान देना राष्ट्र के प्रति सबसे बड़ा समर्पण माना जाता है. डोडा में सोमवार को कैप्टन बृजेश थापा, नायक डी. राजेश, सिपाही बिजेन्द्र और सिपाही अजय की शहादत हो गई.  डोडा मुठभेड़ (Doda Encounter) में जख्मी पुलिसकर्मी की भी मंगलवार को शहादत हो गई है. हाल के दिनों में जम्मू कश्मीर (Jammu and Kashmir) में आतंकी घटनाओं में बढ़ोतरी देखने को मिल रही है. इसके कई कारण हैं. सबसे अहम कारणों में एक माना जा रहा है जम्मू-कश्मीर में लोकतंत्र की जडे़ं जितनी मज़बूत होती है, सीमापार हलचल उतनी ही तेजी से बढ़ती है. और इसके बाद आतंक की फैक्ट्री से निकलने वाले आतंकी कश्मीर की हवा में बारूद फैलाने की कोशिश करते हैं...पड़ोसी देश की ताज़ा परेशानी यही है कि जम्मू-कश्मीर में चुनाव होने वाले है. Source link ...
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Balochistan govt suspends internet services in several cities during Muharram – Times of India

QUETTA : The Balochistan government has suspended mobile and internet services in several cities on July 7, 9 and 10, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.Balochistan home ministry spokesperson said that the internet suspension will impact Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, Quetta, Kachhi, and Usta Muhammad.Over 18,000 personnel have been deployed in Quetta to ensure security on Youm-e-Ashurah.In addition, two helicopters will be used for aerial surveillance of processions on 7, 9, and 10 Muharram, according to ARY News report.Section 144 has been enforced in seven districts, including restrictions like banning pillion riding to maintain law and order.Recently, clashes erupted in Haripur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over road barricading during a Muharram procession in Shah Moham...
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8 security personnel killed in attack on northwestern Pakistan military base: Officials – Times of India

At least eight security personnel were killed in a militant attack on northwestern pakistan military base, news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday.Ten militants were also killed in the operation, the agency quoted Pakistan military officials as saying.More details to follow. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2....
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No better feeling than winning game for India, says Yuvraj Singh after lifting WCL title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared his thoughts on the recent victory against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends final. He emphasised that the sensation of securing a win for one's nation is unparalleled.In the inaugural WCL championship match held in Birmingham on Saturday, India Champions emerged triumphant over Pakistan Champions by a margin of five wickets, clinching the title."I don't think there's any better feeling than coming and winning the game for India; that's our passion. I think you always say that it's been so many years, it's hard to get back on the field, but as I said, no better feeling. I think Australia and Pakistan were really good teams in the tournament," IANS quoted Yuvraj as saying on Star Sports."We had to play some rea...
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PCB decides against pay cut for Pakistan cricketers but reduces central contracts duration | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board made the decision on Monday to shorten the three-year central contracts to one year, but it did not decide to cut player salaries.Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB, called a meeting in Lahore where decisions were made, as per PTI.Pakistan's new red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, white-ball coach Gary Kirsten, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, and other senior officials were present at the meeting.After Pakistan's national team's disastrous performance in the T20 World Cup, where it lost to both India and the United States and was eliminated from the Super Eight round, the board announced that it plans to significantly restructure its rules."The selectors have recommended no change in the financial part of the...
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Champions Trophy: PCB wants BCCI to give written proof of Indian government’s denial of permission to play in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to a Pakistan Cricket Board source, in the event that the team declines to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy the next year, citing a travel ban due to security concerns, the PCB will require the BCCI to submit documented evidence of the Indian government's denial of permission.The host Board is also in favor of finding a quick solution because the event is slated for February-March.Although there isn't a topic on the "Hybrid Model"-which would have India playing its games in the United Arab Emirates-at the ICC annual conference, which takes place in Colombo on July 19, the international organization has, as usual, set aside extra money in case the competition splits into two countries."If the India government declines permission, it has to be in writing an...
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Pakistan government to ban Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan government has decided to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleging that the former ruling party was involved in number of anti-state activities."The government has decided that the federal government will move a case to ban the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf)," Pakistan's information minister Attaullah Tarar said.According to the information minister, the matter of ban on former PM Imran Khan's party will be brought to cabinet and possibly to Supreme Court if needed.The PTI is the country's biggest opposition party.(This is developing story) var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { retur...
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‘Khelna hai to khelo, hum nahi bhejenge team’: Angry Harbhajan Singh tells Pakistan on live TV – watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh vented his anger when poked during a show on a Pakistani TV channel, saying that India won't send its team for the Champions Trophy next year because "our players are not safe" in Pakistan."If our players are not safe in Pakistan, we won't send the team. If you want to play, play; if not, then don't. Indian cricket can still survive without Pakistan.If you guys can survive without Indian cricket, do it," said Harbhajan.Pakistan are the official hosts of the 2025 ICC Champions trophy that returns to the calendar after a gap of 8 years. The last edition of the tournamet was played in 2017, where Pakistan emerged as the champions with a win over archrivals India in the final at The Oval in London.Earlier this week, ANI had reported that the Board of ...
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Despite acquittal in fake marriage case, Imran to remain in jail – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan district and sessions court acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Saturday in a case of unlawful marriage. This was the last case keeping Khan in prison but he will not walk free as the authorities immediately issued fresh orders for his arrest in three other cases.In a short order, additional sessions judge Afzal Majoka directed authorities to immediately release Khan and his wife if they are not wanted in any other case.After the decision Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), said, “Mr Khan has been arrested in three more cases.” The three cases are linked to violence against the military and other state installations after his brief arrest in May 2023.“An anti-terrorism court in Lahore approved the request to arrest Imr...
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