Results for: Pakistan

In a thrilling T20I match between Pakistan and Ireland, Pakistan captain Babar Azam made history by equaling Virat Kohli’s record of most fifty-plus scores in men’s T20Is. Despite Pakistan’s defeat, Babar’s impressive batting performance brought some consolation to the team. The Pakistani batsman now stands alongside the Indian maestro with 38 fifty-plus scores in the shortest format of the game. Andrew Balbirnie’s exceptional half-century guided Ireland to a 5-wicket victory, giving them a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series.

In a thrilling opening match of the three-match T20I series, Ireland emerged victorious against Pakistan, marking their first win over the Men in Green in 17 years. Andrew Balbirnie’s pivotal 77 played a crucial role in Ireland’s triumph as they successfully chased down a target of 183 with just one ball to spare. The victory gives Ireland a 1-0 lead in the series and adds to their impressive record of holding a 2-0 advantage over Pakistan in T20I encounters. The teams will face off again on Sunday and Tuesday in Dublin for the remaining matches of the series.

Threatening emails sent to at least 36 Ahmedabad-based schools on the eve of the May 7 voting have been traced to Pakistan. The emails were sent from the ‘mail.ru’ domain, and the sender impersonated himself as Tauheed Liaquat. The person was operating from Faisalabad district of Pakistan and has created various identities on different social media platforms to spread anti-India messages, rumours, and fear. Further investigation is underway, and agencies like the Intelligence Bureau, Anti Terrorist Squad, National Technical Research Organisation, and Research and Analysis Wing have been contacted.

Gunmen attacked sleeping laborers in Gwadar, Pakistan, killing seven and injuring one. The victims were from Sahiwal, Punjab. Police are investigating the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility. Similar attacks in the past have been attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region over natural resources and the presence of Chinese-backed projects. Additionally, a man in Gujarat, India, was arrested for alleged espionage.

A fire at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan, caused significant disruptions to international flights and prompted an immediate investigation. The fire, which originated in the ceiling above the immigration counter, led to the evacuation of the airport and the cancellation or delay of several flights, including the first two Hajj flights of the season. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe it may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. The airport authorities have shifted flight operations to the domestic departure lounge to accommodate both Hajj and international travelers. While domestic flight operations are expected to resume shortly, incoming international flights are continuing to land as scheduled. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that the fire has been controlled and is working to minimize disruptions and ensure seamless immigration processing for arriving passengers.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly criticized opposition leaders for making statements that he claims support Pakistan. Shinde has called for such individuals to be charged with treason and imprisoned, expressing frustration over their lack of tolerance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise to power and the growing wave of patriotism under his leadership. The Chief Minister has also highlighted the significant contributions made by the current government to the state, particularly in the agricultural sector, while criticizing the lack of progress under previous administrations.

A suicide bombing in Pakistan in March that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver was planned in neighboring Afghanistan and carried out by an Afghan citizen, Pakistan’s military said on Tuesday. The military also said that Pakistani Taliban based in Afghanistan were responsible for a surge in attacks inside Pakistan since January, which have killed 62 security forces nationwide. The Pakistani Taliban has denied involvement in the March attack, however, the military claims to have solid evidence of the group’s involvement. The attack has prompted several foreign embassies to take extra security measures and issue warnings to their citizens in Pakistan.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has asserted that India will never relinquish its claim on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) but will not resort to coercion to regain it. Singh expressed confidence that the people of PoK will voluntarily join India after witnessing the progress in Kashmir. He emphasized the improved security situation in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and predicted that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) may soon become unnecessary. Singh also denounced Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism and vowed to prevent destabilization efforts. Regarding the eastern Ladakh border dispute with China, he stated that talks are ongoing and India’s borders will remain secure.

A delegation of 200 Sindhi community members from Pakistan arrived in Ayodhya on Friday to pay respects to Ram Lalla. The group, from Pakistan’s Sindh province, is on a month-long religious tour of India and will travel to Ayodhya by road from Prayagraj. A delegation of 150 Sindhi community members from India is also accompanying them.

Pakistan have recalled fast bowler Haris Rauf and all-rounder Hasan Ali for this month’s T20 tour of England and Ireland. Rauf has been injured since February and is still working back to full fitness, while Ali – currently playing for Warwickshire on an overseas deal – is back in the fold having last played the format in 2022. Salman Ali Agha also returns in an 18-man squad, which will play three games in Dublin before a four-match series in England prior to the T20 World Cup.