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The first dengue-related death of the year has been reported in Karachi, with the affected patient belonging to the city’s East District. The Sindh Health Department confirmed that 198 dengue cases have been reported across the province so far this year. Of these, 163 cases were recorded in Karachi Division. Other divisions reported fewer cases, including 24 in Hyderabad Division, eight in Mirpur Khas Division, and three in Sukkur Division. Malaria cases continue to be significantly higher, with 20,123 reported across Sindh from January to April 7. In Karachi, 184 malaria cases were documented, including 88 in South District, 29 each in West and Malir Districts, 19 in Korangi District, 10 in East District, four in Kemari District, and five in Central District. Elsewhere in the province, malaria cases included 7,765 in Hyderabad Division, 2,205 in Sukkur Division, 5,468 in Larkana Division, 1,957 in Mirpur Khas Division, and 2,544 in Shaheed Benazirabad, according to a Sindh Hea...

Peshawar Zalmi beat Hyderabad Kingsmen by four wickets in a gripping low-scoring clash of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Wednesday. Zalmi comfortably chased down the 146-run target, losing six wickets in the final over, thanks to solid contributions from skipper Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis. The chase began on a shaky note as opener Mohammad Haris fell for 11 off six deliveries, including a four and a six, after playing a loose shot off Maheesh Theekshana, leaving the team at 17-1 in 1.5 overs. Babar and Mendis then stabilised the innings, forging a crucial partnership and guiding the team past the 50-run mark to lay the foundation for the chase. However, the 49-run stand was broken when Saim Ayub dismissed Mendis, who scored 27 off 23 deliveries, including one four and two sixes, leaving Zalmi at 66-2 in 8.2 overs. Michael Bracewell joined Babar at the crease and the duo kept the scoreboard ticking, adding a valuable partnership that...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued no-objection certificates to several national players, allowing them to participate in various overseas leagues. According to the board, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Abbas, Usama Mir and Sufiyan Muqeem have been granted NOCs for their respective commitments. Nawaz, Usama Mir and Sufiyan Muqeem have been cleared to feature in the Vitality Blast, while Test cricketer Mohammad Abbas has been issued an NOC to play county cricket in England. The move reflects the board’s continued policy of allowing players to gain international exposure through participation in foreign leagues while ensuring their availability for national duties. via Original Source

Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Philippe scored fifties as Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Set to chase a 183-run target, the Sultans comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 22 balls to spare. The leaders, however, had a contrasting start to their pursuit as Mohammad Amir dismissed their in-form opener Steve Smith (five) in the second over with just 12 runs on the board. But the early setback did not bother the Sultans as in-form Farhan and Philippe turned the game on its head by putting together a blazing 110-run partnership for the second wicket, which saw both batters amassing their respective half-centuries. The monumental stand was eventually broken by Amir in the 12th over when he outfoxed Philippe with a slower delivery, who remained a notable run-getter for the Sultans with a brisk 56 off 30 deliveries, comprising six fours and...

Karachi Kings captain and star Australian cricketer David Warner was arrested for drunk driving in Sydney and while he has returned to play the Pakistan Super League, he will have to appear before a court sooner or later. Warner was found to be almost twice the legal alcohol limit after failing a breath test late on Sunday night in Maroubra, Sydney, according to reports. In a statement to news.com.au, NSW Police said that Warner had stopped and parked his vehicle before reaching the testing site, after which officers approached him and administered a breath test that returned a positive result. Warner was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station, where he returned a reading of 0.1. He is all set to appear in court in May. “About 5:30 pm today (Sunday 5 April 2026), police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Malabar Road, Maroubra. A van was seen to allegedly stop short of the testing site and park," the statement read. “Officers attached to the Traffic...

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has ruled out an immediate retirement from T20I, clarifying that although he had considered stepping away from the format after the World Cup, he no longer plans to do so. In a statement, Fakhar said reports suggesting he was set to retire from T20Is were inaccurate. “I had decided to retire from T20 cricket after the World Cup, but at this stage I have no plans to retire,” the left-hander said, adding that he wants to end his T20 career on a high note whenever he eventually steps away. The 35-year-old has been a major contributor for Pakistan in the shortest format, amassing 2,494 runs in 120 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 132.51, with 14 fifties to his name. Fakhar has also been a consistent performer for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League and remains part of the side in the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament. via Original Source