Alam sighed when he heard about Bedi's death before gathering his breath to pay tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.
The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.
Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee intonations and mannerisms so perfectly well, Ravi Jadhav's flattering portrait of Vajpayee would have been more vacuous than what we get to see, observes Prasanna Zore.
A fine all-round performance by Naved-ul Hassan helped Lahore Badshahs score a seven-wicket victory over local favourites Chandigarh Lions in the ICL's T20 match played in Panchkula, Haryana, on Sunday night. Chasing a modest 137 by the Lions, who elected to bat after winning the toss, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq-led Badshahs were powered by Naved's unbeaten half century and reached the target with four overs to spare.
With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.
Lahore Badshah rode on Imran Nazir's unbeaten swashbuckling 44-ball 111 to rout Hyderabad Heroes by eight wickets in the third final to lift the second edition of the ICL 20-20 Championship trophy in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nazir hit the fastest century of the tournament to help Lahore Badshah reach the target of 159 in just 13.5 overs with a huge six over deep mid-wicket.
Wasim, a left-handed batter, played 55 ODIs scoring 986 runs averaging 42.86 and he plucked 44 wickets with his left-arm spin.
Pakistan retain playing XI for clash against India
The lawmakers expressed concerns about "pre- and post-poll rigging in Pakistan's recent parliamentary elections" and urged the US Congress to "withhold recognition of a new government in Pakistan until a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation of election interference has been conducted".
Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener's rollicking knock of 91 went in vain as Lahore Badshahs stormed into the final of ICL Twenty20 tournament with a narrow 7-run win over Kolkata Tigers in the second semi-final in Panchkula on Thursday.
A Pakistan Muslim League-N candidate for Pakistan's general election was shot dead and nine other party workers were injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Monday.
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding: "The target was Christians."
The prestigious Champions Trophy, due to be held in Lahore in December, has been moved away from Pakistan due to safety and security concerns.
The 20-year-old from Srinagar, who will be going to Rawalpindi from Lahore to meet his sister, got the ticket from Delhi Transport Minister Ajay Maken.
Former Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza hit an unbeaten 98 as Lahore Badshahs crushed Mumbai Champs by 50 runs in a Twenty20 match of the ICL played in Panchkula on Saturday night. The 26-six-year old right-hander's knock, which came off just 52 balls.
Former Pakistani opener Imran Farhat hit a blazing half-century to lead Lahore Badshahs to a 38-run win over local favourites Chandigarh Lions in an ICL Twenty20 match in Panchkula on Sunday night. Riding on Imran's quickfire 94, studded with eight sixes, Lahore Badshahs posted a challenging total of 187 and then restricted Lions to 149 for seven in their quota of 20 overs.
At least 22 Pakistani riot policemen and four civilians were killed and over 65 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Lahore High Court ahead of a planned protest by lawyers on Thursday.
He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).
'My message to the people of Pakistan; I will fight for Haqeeqi Azaadi till the last drop of my blood because for me death is preferable than to be enslaved by these assortments of crooks'
Twin factory fires claimed over 40 lives, including that of women and children, in Pakistan's two major cities on Tuesday.
When I was leaving Pakistan and going abroad I had no feeling of happiness but today I am happy, Sharif said.
The government had made all arrangements to issue visas to all relatives of the victims.
Asia Cup: Injury scare for Pakistan''s Naseem Shah versus Bangladesh
LeT operations commander and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi on Thursday challenged his detention under a public security order.
While disposing of the application, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif directed the federal and Punjab governments to ensure that foolproof security is provided to Lakhvi and his counsel Khwaja Sultan.
The 73-year-old leader castigated the judges for legitimising military dictators.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday cancelled his upcoming visit to the United States where he was scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit.
The courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged the results of Thursday's general elections, alleging rigging.
FIH withdraws Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan
Quoting documents, the 'Dawn' newspaper said board officials did not mention that the property being given to an influential jeweller of the area, was a Hindu temple.
The Pakistani police on Thursday pointed fingers at India after three terror attacks in the eastern city of Lahore, but Interior Minister Rehman Malik said there should not be any speculation on the issue without evidence.
At least 30 people have been killed and scores injured in the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Lahore, said a state run rescue service spokesman.
The US national identified as Raymond Davis, a member of the staff at the American consulate opened fire after two armed men riding a motorcycle pulled up alongside his car at a traffic light in the Mozang area of Lahore, city police chief Aslam Tareen said.
The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.
A sprawling private residence for President Asif Ali Zardari, complete with a runway for small jets and blast proof building, in Lahore is nearing completion.
The ICC chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice will be meeting PCB chairman Najam Sethi at board's Lahore headquarters to discuss the issues related to their participation in the ODI World Cup.
Punjab government's action comes amidst pressure from the Trump administration to act against terror.
Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.
Sources said six people were injured in the explosion in Model Town locality of Lahore. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. But the finger of suspicion is being pointed at suspected Taliban militants, who have attacked the FIA building in Lahore in the past.
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