PCB unveils PSL 9 trophy in Lahore
Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the trophy for the new season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore. The unveiling ceremony was held at the Polo Ground in Lahore in a unique style. National and international horse-riding teams arrived at the venue carrying flags. The trophy is “The Orion Trophy” and will be a […]
Bigwigs fall on their swords amid ‘shame and disgust’ – Pakistan
Jahangir Khan Tareen, Pir Pagara, Pervez Khattak, Sirajul Haq and Naeemur Rehman LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: It was a walk of shame for some, and defiant stands by others, as a number of political leaders and entities announced their decision to step down — either from the political limelight or from the few seats they had managed to […]
Nawaz ‘still in the hunt’ for fourth PM stint – Pakistan
• Party denies impression Shehbaz picked to lead in Centre• Marriyum says contacts with ‘partners’ continue, matters will be decided with consensus• List of 10 independent lawmakers issued, including two MNAs-elect, who have joined PML-N after polls LAHORE: Despite not being able to secure a simple majority in the 266-seat National Assembly, the PML-N claims […]
PTI to field candidates for speaker, PM slots – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Even as PTI described alleged ongoing attempts to change the election results to convert the victory of its candidates into defeat as a malicious plot to plunge the country deep into a quagmire of political chaos and economic instability, the party on Monday decided to run for the offices of speaker, prime minister and […]
Accuracy, not speed, vital in result tabulation, says ECP – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following days of severe criticism over the delay in the announcement of poll results, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has defended itself, saying a litany of security and logistical challenges impeded the process. For four days since Feb 8, mum was the word from the commission as people waited for the final consolidated […]
US wants Pakistan to probe election irregularities – World
WASHINGTON: The United States said on Monday Pakistan should hold an independent investigation into the claims of election irregularities through its legal system. The US State Department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller, responding to a question about the demand for an independent probe, stated, “I don’t know what body are they proposing to conduct an independent investigation […]
Roger Waters lends support to Imran Khan
In a surprising turn of events, Pink Floyd’s frontman, Roger Waters, has lent a supportive hand to Imran Khan on Instagram, coupled with a montage of the PTI founder and World Cup winning cricket captain. The post was captioned, “A note to the Military Rulers of Pakistan and their Masters in Washington: My name is Roger Waters. […]