New Year's Eve: Special security arrangements, traffic plans implemented across country
Authorities issue advisories for citizens in major metropolises; Section 144 imposed in Quetta
North Korea's Kim calls for 'military countermeasures'
Comments come ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to change its stance on stalled nuclear talks with Pyongyang.
Huawei says 'survival' top priority as sales fall short
Chairman says US government was in the midst of a "strategic and long-term" campaign against the company.
Prateek Kuhad and Lizzo are on Barack Obama's list of favourite songs from 2019
The former president is a big fan of lists.
Bangladesh shuts down telecom services along India border amid 'security concerns'
Decision taken after fears Indian Muslims may enter Bangladesh because of the country's citizenship bill, says official.
Angry Iraq protesters attack US embassy over air strikes
Protesters throw rocks and wrench security cameras off the walls; US marines fire tear gas and flash bangs at the crowd.
2019 in review: Who made news in Pakistan?
More often than not, it was the people at the centre of the stories who garnered interest.
People are way too excited about Taher Shah's latest announcement
The singer teased a new track 'coming soon' and folks on Twitter can't contain themselves.
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
Some residents with boats even took to the sea, hoping for refuge.
India's transgender protesters fear stateless future
Despite being legally recognised as a third gender, transgender individuals in India live on the fringes of society.
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says he is in Lebanon, denies fleeing justice in Japan
"I have not fled justice — I have escaped injustice and political persecution," he says.
23 Pakistani movies hit cinemas in 2019. We ranked them all
While Laal Kabootar won us over, we feel the quality of movies didn't hold up as last year's offerings.
Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic outreach on rights abuses in occupied Kashmir
Urging the world to speak about the predicament of Indian minorities, FM says remaining silent is no more an option.
Which were the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix in 2019?
Spoiler: The Crown didn't make it.
Indian police deploy mannequins to deter traffic offenders
Bangalore, dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India, is home to an estimated 13 million people.
End of a decade: Top 10 exclusive Dawn reports from 2010 to 2019
Which stories saw the highest traffic on Dawn.com between 2010 and 2019?
British PM Major skipped 1996 Olympics to watch cricket
Major missed seeing Britain's only gold medal to watch England lose to Pakistan instead in a Test at Lord's.
Editorial: The ICC should make efforts to convince Bangladesh's cricket board to fulfill its commitment
The shift in Bangladesh’s stance has upset the Pakistan Cricket Board which has asked the BCB to explain its reluctance.
Thunberg and Attenborough join forces to push for change
David Attenborough says Greta Thunberg has "aroused the world" about the urgency of reining in climate change.
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Demonstrators in Iraq torch US flags while lawmakers call for US troops to be booted out of the country.
Bushfires reach Melbourne as heatwave fans blazes
The crisis has focused attention on climate change which scientists say is creating a more intense bushfire season.
Rawat becomes India’s first chief of defence staff
Gen Bipin Rawat is set to retire as the Indian Army Chief on Dec 31 after completing three years of tenure.
The most reassuring prospect the mind can see in the new year is the unravelling of the Hindutva plot
New videos have emerged of ordinary Hindus vociferously rejecting the Narendra Modi-Amit Shah bias against Muslims.
Lawmakers demand death penalty for child abusers
House unanimously passes motion to form a panel for revisiting laws on sexual assault against children.
Ministry to pay contemporary education teachers at registered seminaries
Education ministers meeting decides all 29 educational boards will announce HSSC results by Aug 15.
Special PIA flight brings 300 deportees from Malaysia today
PK-9895 is expected to arrive at Islamabad International Airport (IIA) at 1pm today.
128,000 deaths occur in Pakistan due to climate change every year, Senate body told
Senators upset to learn that Pakistan’s last oil sector policy came in 1997.
LDA City housing scheme: Land arranged to allot plots to 9,700 file holders
In 2019, repair, rehabilitation and uplifting of 46 roads in the city was carried out for Rs600 million.
Bride beaten to death in Lahore by ‘husband, in-laws’ a day after marriage
Police have started an investigation into the allegations after lodging a case against the suspects.
Police need 20,000 more personnel, Punjab Assmebly told
Law minister concedes that kite-flying ban being violated; CPWBs in 13 districts in phase-I.
Desperate farmers in Sindh try to kill locusts with concoction of insecticide and diesel
Swarms of locusts are currently eating away standing crops causing resentment and unrest among farmers.
Journalist sent behind bars for five years in religious hatred case
Nasrullah Chaudhry denies allegations, says three prosecution witnesses falsely testified against him.
Murad vows not to allow Centre to take away Sindh’s gas
Sindh chief minister says Karachi is becoming a competitive and liveable city under the provincial govt's vision.
Six-storey residential building collapses in Karachi's Ranchhore Line
An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain how the building, which was constructed in 2004, collapsed.
T20 World Cup thoughts can wait: Kumar
"I am not thinking of the World Cup yet. I just wish I would be injury-free for the World Cup," he says.
Boucher remains a fighter in new South Africa role
“We understand that we need to do a lot of hard work on a lot of players,” he says.
Ruthless Aussies focused on New Zealand whitewash
Australia have now notched four successive Test wins in a perfect home summer.
Stocks close flat as volume plunges
KSE-100 index up by marginal 39.10 points (0.10 per cent) at 40,887.63.
‘EU seeks reset in trade talks with Washington’
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminium in mid-2018.
Provinces agree on uniform standards for packaged food
The decision was taken at the Council of Common Interests (CCI) recently.
Pakistan eyeing Vietnamese market to export fans
A nine-member trade delegation representing electric fan sector visits Ho Chi Minh City.
White House adviser sees China trade deal signing soon
Hopes for a US-China trade deal helped keep world stocks positive on Monday.
Regulator proposes hike in fuel prices
Ogra has worked out an increase of Rs2.61 or 2.3pc in the per litre petrol price.
Terror-related fatalities declined in 2019 significantly: report
No drone attack happened during the outgoing year.
Govt nominee for top ECP office retires today
He will be replaced by Zafar Iqbal Hussain, currently serving as the provincial election commissioner, Punjab.
FIA, PTA told to report blasphemous content online
Senator Malik says that the matter will be taken up in the next committee meeting scheduled for Jan 3, 2020.
PML-N wants prisoners freed in wake of NAB law
Asks prime minister, NAB chairman to apologise to the nation.
China jails scientist who gene-edited babies
Two of his fellow researchers were also sentenced.
PML-N senator quizzed by FIA in judge’s video scam
The FIA team, headed by Counter Terrorism Wing chief Babar Bakht Qureshi, quizzes Pervaiz Rashid for 30 minutes.
Sudan sentences to death 27 secret agents for killing protester
Defence lawyers have two weeks to lodge an appeal against the death sentences.
Supreme Court moved against new accountability law
Petitioner argues that fresh ordinance is in violation of fundamental rights.
All duties, taxes on cotton import withdrawn
ECC allows import of cotton from Afghanistan and Central Asian states via Torkham land route.
MQM-P weighs Bilawal’s partnership offer in Sindh
PPP chief promises Karachi-based party ministries in return for support for move to send PTI govt packing.
PM rules out retreat on new NAB law
Shafqat Mehmood says the government needs the opposition’s support to get the ordinance passed by parliament.
Taliban unbound?
Afghanistan can only be fixed by the Afghans, but they need Pakistan’s help not hindrance.
PPP’s lack of ambition
No one, not even the PPP itself, believes the party wants to win anywhere but Sindh.
Bangladesh closes breast milk bank after 'widespread criticism'
The programme aimed to feed up to 500 orphans and infants of working mothers in the Muslim-majority country.
'We are owning you': PM Imran launches health card scheme for transgender community
"I am very hopeful that 2020 will be a year of progress and bringing prosperity to the people," says Imran Khan.
Jami names Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon as alleged rapist; Haroon rejects accusation
Haroon says will initiate legal action "to clear my name and to safeguard the freedom of the press".
Use of facial recognition in New Delhi rally sparks privacy fears
"The use of the system for profiling and surveillance at public congregations is illegal and unconstitutional."
New Year's Eve: Special security arrangements, traffic plans implemented across country
Authorities issue advisories for citizens in major metropolises; Section 144 imposed in Quetta
Supreme Court moved against new accountability law
Petitioner argues that fresh ordinance is in violation of fundamental rights.
128,000 deaths occur in Pakistan due to climate change every year, Senate body told
Senators upset to learn that Pakistan’s last oil sector policy came in 1997.
Govt nominee for top ECP office retires today
He will be replaced by Zafar Iqbal Hussain, currently serving as the provincial election commissioner, Punjab.
Six-storey residential building collapses in Karachi's Ranchhore Line
An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain how the building, which was constructed in 2004, collapsed.
Journalist sent behind bars for five years in religious hatred case
Nasrullah Chaudhry denies allegations, says three prosecution witnesses falsely testified against him.
FIA, PTA told to report blasphemous content online
Senator Malik says that the matter will be taken up in the next committee meeting scheduled for Jan 3, 2020.
Lawmakers demand death penalty for child abusers
House unanimously passes motion to form a panel for revisiting laws on sexual assault against children.
Desperate farmers in Sindh try to kill locusts with concoction of insecticide and diesel
Swarms of locusts are currently eating away standing crops causing resentment and unrest among farmers.
PML-N wants prisoners freed in wake of NAB law
Asks prime minister, NAB chairman to apologise to the nation.
PML-N senator quizzed by FIA in judge’s video scam
The FIA team, headed by Counter Terrorism Wing chief Babar Bakht Qureshi, quizzes Pervaiz Rashid for 30 minutes.
People are way too excited about Taher Shah's latest announcement
The singer teased a new track 'coming soon' and folks on Twitter can't contain themselves.
23 Pakistani movies hit cinemas in 2019. We ranked them all
While Laal Kabootar won us over, we feel the quality of movies didn't hold up as last year's offerings.
Ministry to pay contemporary education teachers at registered seminaries
Education ministers meeting decides all 29 educational boards will announce HSSC results by Aug 15.
Murad vows not to allow Centre to take away Sindh’s gas
Sindh chief minister says Karachi is becoming a competitive and liveable city under the provincial govt's vision.
Special PIA flight brings 300 deportees from Malaysia today
PK-9895 is expected to arrive at Islamabad International Airport (IIA) at 1pm today.
Bride beaten to death in Lahore by ‘husband, in-laws’ a day after marriage
Police have started an investigation into the allegations after lodging a case against the suspects.
Police need 20,000 more personnel, Punjab Assmebly told
Law minister concedes that kite-flying ban being violated; CPWBs in 13 districts in phase-I.
LDA City housing scheme: Land arranged to allot plots to 9,700 file holders
In 2019, repair, rehabilitation and uplifting of 46 roads in the city was carried out for Rs600 million.
Opposition seeks parliamentary debate on new NAB law
PPP, PML-N leaders allege the ordinance was introduced to stop NAB from probing corruption cases involving the govt.
Jami names Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon as alleged rapist; Haroon rejects accusation
Haroon says will initiate legal action "to clear my name and to safeguard the freedom of the press".
MQM-P weighs Bilawal’s partnership offer in Sindh
PPP chief promises Karachi-based party ministries in return for support for move to send PTI govt packing.
Facebook blocks live streaming of PBC news bulletins over Kashmir coverage: Radio Pakistan
Temporary arrangements have been made to continue live streaming of Radio Pakistan's bulletins on YouTube.
PM rules out retreat on new NAB law
Shafqat Mehmood says the government needs the opposition’s support to get the ordinance passed by parliament.
With 100pc children inoculated, health ministry claims polio drive ‘on track’
Number of refusals drop from 1.4 million in April to 200,000 in December.
Prime accused in seminary student's assault case handed over to Mansehra police
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education dept constitutes a committee to investigate the incident.
'We are owning you': PM Imran launches health card scheme for transgender community
"I am very hopeful that 2020 will be a year of progress and bringing prosperity to the people," says Imran Khan.
Half of students enrolled under voucher scheme in KP quit education
The number of students enrolled in private schools has reduced to 34,000 after the govt failed to pay their tuition.
Sindh govt starts process to release elderly convicts from prisons
A list of 40 male and female prisoners has been prepared for their release.
Man ‘burns self to death’ in Lahore by torching car
Police say the victim was suffering from a mental illness.
Two injured men among 110 Pakistanis deported by Turkey
A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official says both men were tortured in detention and injured.
MPC slams Centre over Balochistan gas crisis
Icy Siberian winds have caused the mercury to drop below freezing point in several towns across the province.
Low gas pressure, limited time irk CNG consumers
Consumers make long queue hours ahead of the opening of CNG outlets on a cold Sunday morning.
Iqra Aziz changes her name after marrying Yasir Hussain
The two are gearing up for their valima reception tonight.
Shahroz Sabzwari confirms separation from Syra Shahroz
"We haven't gotten divorced, we have just been separated for the last six months," shared the actor.
Regulator proposes hike in fuel prices
Ogra has worked out an increase of Rs2.61 or 2.3pc in the per litre petrol price.
Huawei says 'survival' top priority as sales fall short
Chairman says US government was in the midst of a "strategic and long-term" campaign against the company.
All duties, taxes on cotton import withdrawn
ECC allows import of cotton from Afghanistan and Central Asian states via Torkham land route.
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says he is in Lebanon, denies fleeing justice in Japan
"I have not fled justice — I have escaped injustice and political persecution," he says.
Provinces agree on uniform standards for packaged food
The decision was taken at the Council of Common Interests (CCI) recently.
Stocks close flat as volume plunges
KSE-100 index up by marginal 39.10 points (0.10 per cent) at 40,887.63.
Pakistan eyeing Vietnamese market to export fans
A nine-member trade delegation representing electric fan sector visits Ho Chi Minh City.
‘EU seeks reset in trade talks with Washington’
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminium in mid-2018.
White House adviser sees China trade deal signing soon
Hopes for a US-China trade deal helped keep world stocks positive on Monday.
Govt confident of beating IMF’s inflation projection
Finance ministry says Pakistan's economy has witnessed significant improvements in recent months.
Low gas pressure, limited time irk CNG consumers
Consumers make long queue hours ahead of the opening of CNG outlets on a cold Sunday morning.
Locals-diplomats nexus misusing luxury car import facility
Estimates suggest the total loss to the national exchequer could be up to Rs70 billion per month.
MPC slams Centre over Balochistan gas crisis
Icy Siberian winds have caused the mercury to drop below freezing point in several towns across the province.
CNG stations open in Karachi for 12 hours
Sources say the SSGCL is expected to announce a schedule for CNG stations in the coming week.
Another ordinance in the works for tax concessions to traders
The tax rate concessions have been offered in a deal between the Federal Board of Revenue and traders.
Celebration as lead-zinc mining project achieves its full capacity
Balochistan mines secretary says the govt and the mining dept will launch more projects for locals.
Gas supply to industrial units to be resumed next week
Sources say gas supply to the CNG sector will be restored after resuming supply to the general industry.
New fuel, emission standards for shipping from January
The new rule is poised to ban shipping vessels using fuel with a sulphur content higher than 0.5 per cent.
No respite in ghee, pulses, tea prices
Importers urge the government to remove taxes and duties on imports.
Stocks end week on a flat note
Major participants are pushing a positive outlook on the back of rising foreign exchange reserves.
Pakistan’s debt falls to 84.7pc of GDP: IMF
"In the first quarter of 2019-20, budget execution by the incumbent government improved considerably," says IMF report.
Investment in T-bills jumps to $1.41bn
Inflows in local debt papers support, to some extent, the government’s claim that investment environment has improved.
Stocks lose 279 points on profit-taking
The index concedes some of the massive gains of 799 points made a day earlier.
Cotton production estimated at 9.451m bales
The set production target is of 12m bales.
Karachi industrialists lambaste gas shortages
Warn protest outside SSGC if supplies show no improvement.
Nepra approves Rs1.56 per unit hike in power tariff
The raise will put an additional burden of Rs14.50 billion on electricity consumers.
An app to rent a car by the hour
Roamer is an Islamabad-based mobility startup that rents you cars by the hour, giving a fixed rate ahead of the ride.
Dawn All About Lifestyles' 2019 edition comes to Karachi
The event will open doors tomorrow and go on till Sunday at the Karachi Expo Center.
Gang using fake invoices to evade taxes busted
The gang is operating through various cities and issuing sales tax invoices without any physical movement of goods.
PMA claims govt misleading nation about drug price cut
Says a notification regarding a reduction in the prices of 89 medicines was also made in June but was not implemented.
Recession, robots and rockets: another roaring 20s for world markets?
Now investors are positioning for the tech revolution’s next 10 years.
IMF releases second tranche of $454m
The transfer will be added to the State Bank’s foreign exchange reserves next week.
Early data point to bubbly US holiday sales
A report from Mastercard Spending Plus estimates retail sales increased 3.4 per cent compared with last year.
‘Nobody knows’ how much Lebanese pound could slump
The risk of devaluation has risen in a country with one of the world’s biggest foreign debt burdens.
Stocks surge 799 points on mutual fund buying
Bulls toss the KSE-100 index up over one more hurdle of 40,000 points.
North Korea's Kim calls for 'military countermeasures'
Comments come ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to change its stance on stalled nuclear talks with Pyongyang.
Angry Iraq protesters attack US embassy over air strikes
Protesters throw rocks and wrench security cameras off the walls; US marines fire tear gas and flash bangs at the crowd.
Bangladesh shuts down telecom services along India border amid 'security concerns'
Decision taken after fears Indian Muslims may enter Bangladesh because of the country's citizenship bill, says official.
Huawei says 'survival' top priority as sales fall short
Chairman says US government was in the midst of a "strategic and long-term" campaign against the company.
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
Some residents with boats even took to the sea, hoping for refuge.
Sudan sentences to death 27 secret agents for killing protester
Defence lawyers have two weeks to lodge an appeal against the death sentences.
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says he is in Lebanon, denies fleeing justice in Japan
"I have not fled justice — I have escaped injustice and political persecution," he says.
Rawat becomes India’s first chief of defence staff
Gen Bipin Rawat is set to retire as the Indian Army Chief on Dec 31 after completing three years of tenure.
British PM Major skipped 1996 Olympics to watch cricket
Major missed seeing Britain's only gold medal to watch England lose to Pakistan instead in a Test at Lord's.
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Demonstrators in Iraq torch US flags while lawmakers call for US troops to be booted out of the country.
Thunberg and Attenborough join forces to push for change
David Attenborough says Greta Thunberg has "aroused the world" about the urgency of reining in climate change.
White House adviser sees China trade deal signing soon
Hopes for a US-China trade deal helped keep world stocks positive on Monday.
Prateek Kuhad and Lizzo are on Barack Obama's list of favourite songs from 2019
The former president is a big fan of lists.
China jails scientist who gene-edited babies
Two of his fellow researchers were also sentenced.
Bushfires reach Melbourne as heatwave fans blazes
The crisis has focused attention on climate change which scientists say is creating a more intense bushfire season.
‘EU seeks reset in trade talks with Washington’
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminium in mid-2018.
Indian police deploy mannequins to deter traffic offenders
Bangalore, dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India, is home to an estimated 13 million people.
India's transgender protesters fear stateless future
Despite being legally recognised as a third gender, transgender individuals in India live on the fringes of society.
Taliban say have 'no ceasefire plans' in Afghanistan
The denial comes after reports emerged of a potential deal that would see a reduction in fighting after 18 years of war.
Which were the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix in 2019?
Spoiler: The Crown didn't make it.
Iranian-backed militia group vows to exact revenge after US strikes
"Our battle with America and its mercenaries is now open to all possibilities," says Kataeb Hezbollah group.
Bangladesh closes breast milk bank after 'widespread criticism'
The programme aimed to feed up to 500 orphans and infants of working mothers in the Muslim-majority country.
China jails Protestant pastor for 9 years for 'inciting' subversion
The charge of inciting subversion has often been used against dissidents as a way to silence criticism.
Trump faces storm after identifying ‘whistleblower’
Trump faces backlash for revealing the name of the man believed to be responsible for triggering his impeachment.
Saudi Arabia arrests 200 over ‘indecency’, harassment
This marks the first crackdown since Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman began easing social restrictions in the kingdom.
Facebook blocks live streaming of PBC news bulletins over Kashmir coverage: Radio Pakistan
Temporary arrangements have been made to continue live streaming of Radio Pakistan's bulletins on YouTube.
Missile attack kills 10 at military parade in Yemen
Maged al-Shoebi, a spokesman for Yemeni southern separatist group, blames Houthi rebels for the attack.
Kuwait says it respects Iran’s integrity after spat over meeting
The two have had relatively good relations in recent years despite tensions between Iran and other Gulf Arab states.
US strikes in Iraq, Syria target Iranian-backed militia group
The Pentagon said it targeted three locations of the Iranian-backed militia group in Iraq and two in Syria.
Use of facial recognition in New Delhi rally sparks privacy fears
"The use of the system for profiling and surveillance at public congregations is illegal and unconstitutional."
Two injured men among 110 Pakistanis deported by Turkey
A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official says both men were tortured in detention and injured.
Zac Efron fell seriously ill while filming reality show Killing Zac Efron
The actor had been rushed to the hospital while filming the new adventure series but says he has "bounced back".
Ukraine rivals exchange 200 prisoners in controversial swap
Separatist officials say the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics took in a total of 124.
Residents urged to leave Australian region as fire conditions worsen
Bushfires have destroyed more than 4 million hectares (9.9 million acres) in five states since September.
French govt, unions exchange barbs amid strike deadlock
The strike — now longer than the notorious 22-day strike of winter 1995 — has now lasted 25 days.
British PM Major skipped 1996 Olympics to watch cricket
Major missed seeing Britain's only gold medal to watch England lose to Pakistan instead in a Test at Lord's.
Ruthless Aussies focused on New Zealand whitewash
Australia have now notched four successive Test wins in a perfect home summer.
Boucher remains a fighter in new South Africa role
“We understand that we need to do a lot of hard work on a lot of players,” he says.
T20 World Cup thoughts can wait: Kumar
"I am not thinking of the World Cup yet. I just wish I would be injury-free for the World Cup," he says.
South Africa's du Plessis criticises cricket's 'Big Three' move
Du Plessis points out inequality of fixtures, especially in Test cricket, with new Test nations struggling for fixtures.
Australia wrap up NZ series despite defiant Blundell ton
No team had ever chased down more than 418 in Test history.
Black Caps need mental adjustment: Williamson
New Zealand were crushed by 247 runs on day four at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Paine lauds Pattinson’s spark in NZ win
Pattinson crashed through New Zealand’s top order with a three-wicket burst in nine deliveries.
South Africa sweep to victory as England collapse
There are three more Tests to come in the series, with the next in Cape Town starting on Jan 3.
Williamson puzzled by DRS verdict
Williamson’s dismissal for a duck helped trigger a top-order collapse as New Zealand lost three wickets for three runs.
Big Bravo makes hat-trick of Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
Victorious horse given a standing ovation after the triumph with Lahore’s rider Aftab Chaudhry in the saddle.
The return of Test cricket finally becomes an unambiguous reality
The sight of people in the stands clearly proves how much home-based Pakistanis missed top-flight action.
Startled New Zealand battling to save second Australia Test
At the close on day three, Australia stood 137 for four, building on their first innings 467 to be 456 runs in front.
Burns, Sibley raise England hopes of victory in first Test
England need another 255 runs to win.
Paine livid at DRS over his dismissal
Australian captain expresses he has a few doubts about the Decision Review System.
England fight back after relentless South African bowling display
South Africa 72 for four at the close, an overall lead of 175.
Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Ganus warns that the legal challenge could backfire.
CA to develop sustainability strategy amid climate fears
Australia is battling bushfires that have burned more than 4 million hectares (9.9 million acres) across the country.
New Zealand lose early wickets as Australia take charge of second Test
New Zealand are playing their first Boxing Day Test in Melbourne since 1987.
PCB again asks BD to give reasons for not playing Tests in Pakistan
PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani had last week made it clear that offshore Tests were off the table.
De Kock saves South Africa from total collapse
James Anderson marks his 150th cap and return to the England attack with the first-ball wicket of opener Dean Elgar.
Smith eyes ton as Australia seize control against NZ
Signs are ominous for NZ with Smith scoring centuries in his past four Tests in Melbourne, and a fifth looking likely.
Arteta’s Arsenal held as Chelsea falter again
Chelsea’s defeat allows Tottenham Hotspur to move back to within three points of the top four.
Smith blocks out boos
"I don’t really listen when I walk out to bat. Cheering, booing, dunno," says Smith.
Is Naseem Shah a star in the making or a flash in the pan?
Pakistan’s talent, despite all of PCB’s efforts, remains vulnerable to threats — both from inside and outside.
BCB insists on neutral venue for Test matches against Pakistan
Bangladesh are expected to play three Twenty20 Internationals in Lahore before a two-Test series against Pakistan.
New Zealand make two changes for MCG Test, Aussies may field five specialist bowlers
The Kiwis’ lack of experience in day-night Tests showed at Perth Stadium.
Ganguly’s 4-nation event will flop like Big Three: Rashid
Former captain sees the move as an attempt by India, Australia and England to isolate other member nations.
Hafeez banned from bowling in England: ECB
Suspension has been imposed following a Bowling Review Group hearing at Lord’s.
Sport in 2019: Twelve big moments in pictures
From dramatic moments at Cricket World Cup to Djokovic's spectacular Wimbledon win, these moments defined sports in '19.
BCB to decide later on playing Tests in Pakistan
"We have to take into account the views of our players and members of our team management, who are foreigners": BCB.
Nail-biting finals, heartbreaking losses: Top 10 sporting moments of the year
The year 2019 saw historic finals (sometimes on the same day), record breaking contributions and heartbreaking losses.
Russia plans to compete at Tokyo under national flag
Russia has been banned for four years from major global events by World Anti-Doping Agency, including 2020 Olympics.
Babar Azam moves up to 6th spot in ICC Test rankings
Azam, who is the top-ranked batsman in T20Is, makes it to the top 10 ranked batsmen in Test cricket for the first time
Pace sensation Naseem Shah grows from cub to lion
Naseem Shah may be just a teenager but his fiery bowling has given him a top position on the bowling charts.