Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments

In this picture, taken on March 13, 2023, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi (right) and chief selector Haroon Rasheed address media representatives during a press conference in Lahore. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/TheRealPCB)
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Updated 07 June 2023
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Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments

South China Morning Post reported Pakistan could lose the hosting rights of Asia’s T-20 cricket championship in September after India refused to send a team citing security concerns, raising fears that the neighbours’ political rivalry could trigger subsequent “tit-for-tat” tournament boycotts by two of the top ranked sides in the sport. Read More II 


US offers to help Pakistan deal with terrorism

Updated 03 October 2023
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US offers to help Pakistan deal with terrorism

October 2: The United States on Monday offered to work with Pakistan on strategies that can better assist the country’s efforts to counter all forms of violent extremism, Dawn reports.

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Pakistan to host Asian Open Taekwondo Championship from Nov 1

Updated 03 October 2023
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Pakistan to host Asian Open Taekwondo Championship from Nov 1

October 2: The registration process for the 5th COMBAXX Asian Open Taekwondo Championship, which will be hosted by Pakistan in November, is in full swing, The News reports.

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Germany to provide €2 million in aid to Pakistan for calamity-hit people

Updated 03 October 2023
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Germany to provide €2 million in aid to Pakistan for calamity-hit people

October 3: German Consul General Dr. Rudiger Lotz has said that Germany will provide €2 million in aid under the United Nations' (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) initiative to Pakistan by 2027, Geo News reports.

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Pakistan tightens entry rules for Afghan travelers

Updated 03 October 2023
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Pakistan tightens entry rules for Afghan travelers

October 3: Pakistan has decided that all citizens of neighboring Afghanistan will be required to enter the country with a valid passport and visa starting next month, similar to travelers from other countries, VOA reports.

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Find the formula, execute the plan: Pakistan's Cricket World Cup path in India

Updated 02 October 2023
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October 01: ICC writes Pakistan have enjoyed multiple spells as the world's No.1 ODI team in recent times, though Babar Azam's men are desperate to find a rhythm to mount a serious Cricket World Cup challenge. Read More I