News for 'Akhtar Soomro'

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Khan said the events of May 9, 2023, in which military installations were targeted, were in fact a part of the "London Plan"- the sole purpose of which was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf".

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

'Brook has got the shots of both Root and Pietersen'

'Brook has got the shots of both Root and Pietersen'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'He can destroy an attack if he wants to, he can play a longer innings if he needs to.'

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday, even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win "at any cost".

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Somerset wicket-keeper James Rew, 19, won the Young Cricketer of the Year having scored more than 1,000 runs in Division One of the County Championship.

Is he the next batting superstar of cricket?

Is he the next batting superstar of cricket?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'He is a fantastic talent. I think he will go on to be a global superstar'

Don't want to play for selfish reasons: Maxwell retires from ODIs

Don't want to play for selfish reasons: Maxwell retires from ODIs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs to focus on next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With the three-match Test series poised at 1-1 and the decisive third match, beginning here from Thursday, both the teams seemed to be unclear about the pitch's nature.

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.

Pakistan staring at another military coup?

Pakistan staring at another military coup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Speculation swirls in Pakistan regarding potential changes in the political landscape, fueled by rumors of the army chief's possible presidential aspirations and discussions between top civilian and military leaders.

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Priyantha Kumara was murdered by Pakistani fundamentalists last Friday, provoking civil society protests in Lahore and Karachi against the horrific crime.

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Unfazed by New Zealand's group stage defeat to India, opener Will Young is focused on exploiting Rohit Sharma's side's weaknesses in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'We'll be putting our thinking caps on how to nullify that threat while still scoring runs against him.'

Will need to adapt on unknown Dubai pitch: Ravindra

Will need to adapt on unknown Dubai pitch: Ravindra

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra believes adapting to the conditions will be key to success in the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

Empty stadiums! Pakistan exit ends Champions Trophy fever

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan has seen a decline in attendance following the early exit of the Pakistani cricket team and the start of Ramadan.

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal a semi-final spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Glimpses of Diwali being celebrated by Hindus in Karachi, Pakistan.

Celebrating Diwali in Pakistan

Celebrating Diwali in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

It's not always easy to celebrate Deepavali in Pakistan, but it would be wrong to say that it doesn't exist at all.

Sajid literally bled for us: Shan lauds Pakistan's grit

Sajid literally bled for us: Shan lauds Pakistan's grit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team showed tremendous character to register back-to-back victories against England and win their first Test series on home soil since 2021.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Pakistan's 650,000 Pregnant Flood Victims

Pakistan's 650,000 Pregnant Flood Victims

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Many of these pregnant women lack access to basic healthcare facilities in flood areas.

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the PCB is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament.

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips played down any talks of India getting an advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

'Things happen really quickly in the Champions Trophy'

'Things happen really quickly in the Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India won't give into the temptation of tinkering with the Playing XI, feels opening batter KL Rahul.

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Bracwell said the Test series win would give the Black Caps confidence going into Sunday's game.

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table in the Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Friday.

Buttler gutted: 'Am I part of the problem or solution'

Buttler gutted: 'Am I part of the problem or solution'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Embattled England captain Jos Buttler will spend the next few weeks analyzing whether he is "part of the problem or the solution" before taking a call on his future as the team's leader following the Champions Trophy ouster after a stunning defeat to Afghanistan.

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off in a dead rubber match in the Champions Trophy on Thursday, both teams looking to salvage some pride after disappointing tournament performances. Both teams have suffered heavy defeats to New Zealand.

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie revealed that he stepped down as Pakistan's Test head coach after being 'completely and utterly blindsided' by the PCB.

Pak skips SCO meet after Indian side objects to incorrect map

Pak skips SCO meet after Indian side objects to incorrect map

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The conference on 'SCO Armed Forces Contribution in Military Medicine, Healthcare and Pandemics' was to be attended by a Pakistani delegation.

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.