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The second T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place tonight at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.South Africa currently leads the series 1-0. According to forecasts, the weather is expected to remain favorable, with the match scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm. With all tickets already sold out, the excitement among fans is palpable, as they eagerly await a possible home team victory to level the series. Both sides have been putting in intense practice sessions at the stadium, focusing on sharpening key skills in batting, bowling, and fielding to ensure they are fully prepared for this crucial clash. South Africa holds the advantage in the series, leading 1-0 after their dominant 55-run win in the first T20I played in Rawalpindi. Of the 25 T20I matches played so far between the two teams, South Africa has won 13 times while Pakistan has come out on top 12 times. via Original Source

In the first T-20 of three-match series, South Africa beat Pakistan by 55 runs in Rawalpindi last night. Batting first, South Africa scored 194 runs for the loss of nine wickets in allotted twenty overs. Pakistan were all out at 139 runs in 18.1 overs. The 2nd T-20 match between both teams will be played on Friday in Lahore. via Original Source

There is hardly a person who does not feel anger in today’s fast-paced world. When annoyance becomes overwhelming, a person may become a victim of anxiety, which is often the first stage of depression. Experts say the main reasons for this are economic pressure due to rising inflation, social pressure to look better, domestic conditions, and business or job complications. Despite greater awareness, mental health remains a topic that many educated people hesitate to discuss or seek psychological help for. During a morning show “Good Morning Pakistan,” psychologist Dr. Batool explained the difference between anger and anxiety and shared some simple home remedies to help manage both. Dr. Batool said that anger is a natural emotional reaction, often triggered during arguments between spouses or when scolding children. If you ever get angry, instead of letting it control you, start managing it, which is referred to as “eating your stress” in medical terms. Dr. Batool explained that ...

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and will be replaced as captain by Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins has been sidelined by a lower-back issue since July and was already a major doubt for the series opener against England, which starts on November 21. Coach Andrew McDonald said Cummins had now resumed running and would be back bowling this week, offering hope the 32-year-old might be fit to take part in the day-night second Test in Brisbane from December 4. "It takes four plus weeks to get him up and running, and we've run out of time, unfortunately, but really optimistic and hopeful for the second Test match," McDonald told reporters in Canberra. "He'll be back bowling this week, and that's a huge step ... so we're on the journey to that second Test match, and very hopeful that that will be a positive outcome." Cummins absence gives Boland an opportunity Cummi...

1. Essential activities in key countries will continue.2. Lower-risk areas will face reductions in support.3. Wild polio remains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Eradicating polio is still possible despite significant funding cuts, global health officials said as they outlined how they will cope with the shortfall. The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership including the World Health Organisation and the Gates Foundation, will take a 30% cut in 2026 and has a $1.7 billion funding gap up to 2029, the organisation said. The shortfall is largely driven by a global pullback from foreign aid, led by the United States, which is also withdrawing from the WHO, although its future funding for polio is not yet finalised. Other wealthy donor governments like Germany and the United Kingdom have made cuts, a spokesperson said. In response, the GPEI partners say they plan to focus more on surveillance and vaccination in areas where there is a high risk of polio transmiss...

Financial strain, double jobs and unhealthy diets are pushing people as young as 20 to 30 into undiagnosed diabetes, and many only discover their condition when they land in hospitals with severely blocked heart vessels and uncontrolled blood pressure. Speaking at the news briefing, held during the annual conference of the Pakistan Endocrine Society, senior diabetologists and internal medicine specialists said emergency wards are regularly receiving young patients in their late twenties and early thirties with multiple blocked coronary arteries, and it is only after angiography and laboratory testing that they are informed they have long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension. In most cases, they added, the disease has progressed silently for years without symptoms, and by the time it is detected, damage to blood vessels, kidneys and other organs has already begun. At the briefing, the Discovering Diabetes team launched its 2024-25 impact report, revealing that the programme ha...

Senior health journalist Waqar Bhatti, was presented with the 1st National Health Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to health journalism, public health awareness, and disease prevention advocacy in Pakistan. The award was conferred during the annual dinner of the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition and Conference held in Karachi. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal presented the award to Bhatti, joined by eminent public health expert Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta, CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Dr Obaidullah, and Health Services Academy (HSA) Vice Chancellor Professor Shahzad Ali Khan. Over his two-decade career, Bhatti has emerged as one of Pakistan’s leading voices in health reporting. His work has consistently highlighted critical public health issues,including polio eradication, antimicrobial resistance, maternal and child health, and the rising burden of non-communicable...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Muhammad Wasim from his position as head coach of the women’s national cricket team. According to sources, the board has, in principle, decided not to offer him a new contract. Muhammad Wasim was appointed as the head coach of the national women’s team in 2024. Sources indicate that under his coaching, the team’s performance continued to decline, and despite full support from the board, he was unable to deliver results. Contrary to his claims, the team did not win a single match in the Women’s World Cup. Complaints also surfaced regarding a lack of proper coaching for the players. Although Wasim was a batsman himself, the women’s team’s batting remained the weakest aspect. His behavior was reportedly erratic, and he struggled to maintain good relations with the players, as well as with the bowling and batting coaches. Wasim was also involved in team selection and appointed the support staff at his discretion, yet the result...

South African spinners wasted no time in taking Pakistan’s last six wickets in their second innings, needing 68 runs to win the second Test and level series on the fourth day of the match being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, Resuming on 94 runs for four wickets, the Pakistani team was bundled out for 138 runs about an hour before lunch. Hosts Pakistan were dismantled by off-spinner Simon Harmer, who finished with figures of 6-50 on a deteriorating Rawalpindi stadium pitch. via Original Source

Ashleigh Gardner’s ton and Annabel Sutherland’s all-round performance powered Australia to a six-wicket victory over England in the 23rd match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Put into bat first, England registered a formidable total of 244/9 in their allotted 50 overs, courtesy of opener Tammy Beaumont’s anchoring half-centur Beaumont remained the top-scorer for the four-time champions with 78 off 105 deliveries, featuring 10 fours and a six. Batting all-rounder then bolstered England’s total with a brisk 38-run cameo, coming off just 32 deliveries and with the help of five fours. Sutherland led the bowling charge for Australia, taking three wickets for 60 runs in her 10 overs, followed by Sophie Molineux and Gardner with two each, while Alana King chipped in with one. Set to chase 245, Australia comfortably chased down the target for the loss of just four wickets and 57 balls to spare, thanks to an unbeaten 180-run partnership bet...

In the ICC Women's World Cup, South Africa beat Pakistan by 150 runs in DLS method in Colombo last night. Batting first, South Africa scored 312 runs for loss of nine wickets in forty overs.In reply, Pakistan team was to chase 234 runs in twenty overs but Pakistan team could score 83 runs for loss of seven wickets. In today's match, Australia Women will face England Women in Indore, India.The match will start at half past two in the afternoon. via Original Source

South Africa’s lower order staged a remarkable fightback on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, with Senuran Muthusamy and Keshav Maharaj leading the resistance after debutant Asif Afridi’s brilliant five-wicket haul had earlier put Pakistan in command. At one point, Pakistan seemed poised for a significant first-innings lead as South Africa stumbled to 235-8, but Muthusamy, Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada turned the tables with crucial partnerships. The visitors not only wiped out the deficit but also managed to take a slender lead, with Muthusamy registering his career-best score. Resuming at 185-4 overnight, South Africa lost Kyle Verreynne (10) in the very first over of the day, courtesy of Asif Afridi. The debutant then dismissed Tristan Stubbs (76) and Simon Harmer (2) in quick succession, tightening Pakistan’s grip. However, Muthusamy found a steady ally in Marco Jansen, adding 25 valuable runs for the eighth wicket before Noman Ali broke through. Maharaj then joined Muthus...

Pakistan has reported another polio case, this time from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Ministry of Health sources, a total of 30 polio cases have been confirmed in the country so far this year, with the highest number 19 cases reported from KP. The latest case involves a 12-month-old boy from Torghar District, Kundar Tehsil, UC Ghari. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The symptoms of the disease appeared in the child on September 19, 2025. via Original Source

Lahore is expected to experience deteriorating air quality on Tuesday as smog from Delhi, which recorded a hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) of 535 at around 8:40 am according to Swiss monitoring group IQAir, drifts into the city. Parts of Punjab are already shrouded in toxic smog, prompting authorities to limit activities, implement modern countermeasures, and form a panel to oversee preventive efforts. Lahore, Punjab’s capital and the country’s cultural hub, logged an AQI of 266, classifying it as “very unhealthy” and the second most polluted city worldwide. Experts predict Lahore’s average AQI tomorrow could range between 210 and 240. PM2.5 concentrations, fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers that can enter the bloodstream, measured 187 µg/m³—37.4 times above the WHO annual guideline. Karachi also ranks among the world’s most polluted cities, coming in sixth with an AQI of 164 (“unhealthy”). The worsening air quality is expected to intensify fog and smog, exa...

The opening day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa concluded with the Green Shirts reaching 259/5 in their first innings after the Proteas' breakthroughs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Resuming the final session at 177-3 in 62 overs, Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel continued Pakistan's strong batting display, steadily adding runs with the skipper nearing his Test century. Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark in the 70th over. The pair contributed 45 runs for the fourth wicket before Keshav Maharaj struck, claiming his second wicket by dismissing Shan Masood for 87 off 176 balls, featuring two fours and three sixes. Pakistan were reeling at 212-4 in 73.3 overs. Mohammad Rizwan joined Saud at the crease and provided a crucial start, but his innings ended when Kagiso Rabada claimed his wicket for 19 runs off 39 balls, which included two boundaries. Pakistan will resume their innings on the second day with Saud Shakeel unbeaten on 42 off 10...

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series, part of the ICC Test Championship 2025-27, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. The hosts lead the series 1-0 after a 93-run victory in the Lahore Test, highlighted by Noman Ali’s 10-wicket haul. Pakistan made one change to their lineup, bringing in 38-year-old Asif Afridi, who replaces pacer Hasan Ali and makes his Test debut. South Africa, meanwhile, included Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj in their playing XI. Following the red-ball series, both teams will compete in One Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) series. The three-match T20I series will begin on October 28 and conclude on November 1, with the first match in Rawalpindi and the remaining two at Gaddafi Stadium. The tour will wrap up with a three-match ODI series, scheduled from November 4 to 8, with all games to be held at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Playing XIs: Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, ...

Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan achieved a career milestone on Sunday, advancing to his maiden PSA World Tour final after a remarkable victory over England’s second seed Adrian Waller in the semifinals of the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025. The 21-year-old, seeded fourth, battled for 68 minutes to claim a hard-fought 3-2 win with game scores of 8-11, 11-8, 3-11, 11-5, and 11-8. Ashab’s triumph marks a significant breakthrough in his rising career, as he continues to make impressive strides on the professional squash circuit alongside fellow Pakistani Noor Zaman. The Richardson Wealth Men’s Open, a PSA World Tour Copper-level event, offers a total prize purse of $31,250. After conceding the opening game, Ashab displayed remarkable composure and resilience, recovering to level the match before trailing again in the third. However, he maintained control in the closing stages, winning the last two games with confidence to secure his place in the final. In the other semifinal, E...

A Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Rawalpindi. Under the directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani, a comprehensive security and traffic management plan has been implemented. Over 5,500 Rawalpindi Police officers have been deployed to ensure safety during practice sessions and the upcoming Test match. Additionally, more than 367 officers are assigned to manage traffic in the city, especially around the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Police officials said senior officers are actively present on the ground, inspecting operations and briefing the deployed forces. Snipers have been positioned on rooftops surrounding the stadium to provide high-level surveillance and respond immediately if required. A dedicated control room has been set up to monitor the stadium and nearby areas through CCTV cameras. Meanwhile, mobile units from local police stations, along with personnel from the Elite Force and Dolphin Squad...

Financial stress, multiple jobs, and unhealthy diets are pushing people as young as 20 to 30 into undiagnosed diabetes, with many discovering their condition only after being hospitalized with severely blocked heart arteries and uncontrolled blood pressure. Speaking at a news briefing during the annual conference of the Pakistan Endocrine Society, senior diabetologists and internal medicine specialists said that emergency wards are increasingly seeing young patients in their late twenties and early thirties with multiple blocked coronary arteries. Only after angiography and lab tests do these patients learn they have long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension. In most cases, the disease progresses silently for years without noticeable symptoms, and by the time it is diagnosed, damage to blood vessels, kidneys, and other organs has already begun. At the briefing, the Discovering Diabetes team launched its 2024-25 impact report, revealing that the program has so far reached ove...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the upcoming tri-nation T20 series will proceed as planned despite Afghanistan’s withdrawal. According to a PCB spokesperson, discussions are underway to include a replacement team in the tournament, and a final decision regarding the third participant will be announced soon. The tri-nation T20 series, featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 17 to 29. The PCB reiterated its commitment to ensuring the successful hosting of the event, saying all logistical and operational preparations are continuing as per schedule. Earlier, Afghanistan pulled out of the tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month. via Original Source

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday voiced serious concern over Indonesia’s decision to deny visas to Israeli athletes set to compete in the upcoming Gymnastics World Championships. The move by Indonesian authorities last week effectively bars Israeli gymnasts from taking part in the event, which begins Sunday, prompting the Israeli Gymnastics Federation to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The federation urged either guaranteed participation for its athletes or relocation or cancellation of the championships. However, CAS dismissed the appeal, confirming that Israeli athletes will not compete in the October 19–23 tournament, hosted by the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. In a statement released Friday, the IOC said it was “greatly concerned” by the situation and announced plans to review Indonesia’s conduct at its next Executive Board meeting. “The IOC’s stance is clear: all eligible athletes, teams, and officials must be allowed to part...

Pakistan’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure on South Africa throughout the morning session on Day 4 of the opening Test, bowling the visitors out for 183 and securing a commanding 93-run victory at Gaddafi Stadium. The win marks a perfect start to Pakistan’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign. Chasing a target of 277, South Africa faltered against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Noman Ali and Shaheen Afridi were the stars of the show, claiming four wickets each, while Sajid Khan provided crucial support with timely breakthroughs. The Proteas got off to a shaky start when skipper Aiden Markram fell early to Noman for just three runs, leaving his side at 13-1. Noman struck again soon after, removing Wiaan Mulder for a duck to tighten Pakistan’s grip. Rickelton and De Zorzi briefly steadied the innings with an unbeaten 33-run stand for the third wicket. Resuming their innings at 51-2, South Africa faced immediate pressure as Shaheen struck in the very...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia have become the latest teams to secure their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after finishing at the top of their respective groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying on Tuesday. In Group A, Qatar defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in a crucial match in Doha. Second-half goals from captain Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel ensured the 2022 World Cup hosts qualified for next summer’s finals across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Earlier, Qatar had struggled in World Cup history, becoming the first host nation in 2022 to lose all three group-stage matches. This victory, however, marked a successful qualification on merit. Khoukhi opened the scoring four minutes into the second half with a header from Akram Afif’s free-kick, followed by Miguel doubling the lead on 74 minutes after capitalizing on a UAE goalkeeping error. Despite a late red card for Tarek Salman and a stoppage-time goal from UAE substitute Sultan Adil, Qatar held on to seal their...

On the third day of first cricket test against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, South Africa scored 51 for two at stumps today. South Africa needs 266 runs to win. via Original Source

Pakistani spinners outclassed the visiting South Africans, bowling them out for 269 runs in their first innings and securing a commanding 109-run lead on the third day of the opening Test at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Noman Ali led the spin assault with a brilliant six-wicket haul, conceding just 112 runs, while Sajid Khan claimed three for 98 and Agha Salman chipped in with one for 21. South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi offered some resistance, scoring a valiant 104 before falling to Noman Ali. Earlier, Sajid Khan provided Pakistan with an early breakthrough by dismissing Senuran Muthusamy for 11 runs, setting the tone for a dominant bowling display. The visitors ended the day 2 on 216 for the loss of six wickets in reply to Pakistan’s first innings total of 378 runs. At stumps, South Africa were 216 for six in 67 overs, with de Zorzi unbeaten on 81 off 140 balls, laced with nine fours and a six. via Original Source

The Pakistan cricket team have scored 378 runs before getting all out on the second day of the Lahore test at Gaddafi Stadium. At the end of day one, Pakistan were 313-5. Left-arm South African spinner Senuran Muthusamy grabbed six wickets. Imam-ul-Haq and Agha Salman were left short of just seven runs from their tons, as they both lost their wickets 93 runs each. Captain Shan Masood scored 76 runs, while wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan also added 75 runs, part of the long-standing partnership with Agha Salman. Pakistan Captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat at Gaddafi Stadium. Abdullah Shafique and Saud Shakeel failed to make an impact, scoring only 2 and 0 respectively, while star batter Babar Azam managed 23 before being dismissed. The Test matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 and will be followed by six white-ball matches (three T20Is and three ODIs) between the two sides from 28 October to 8 November. via Original Source

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday raised the alarm over the alarming rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections, warning that this growing threat is undermining the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and turning once-minor illnesses into deadly challenges. According to the UN health agency, nearly one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 showed resistance to antibiotic treatment. “These findings are deeply concerning,” said Yvan J-F. Hutin, head of the WHO’s antimicrobial resistance (AMR) department. “As antibiotic resistance continues to climb, our treatment options are shrinking — and lives are increasingly at risk.” Experts say bacteria have always evolved to resist medicines designed to destroy them, but the overuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and food production has dramatically accelerated resistance. WHO data shows that antimicrobial-resistant “superbugs” now directly cause over one million deaths and contribute to ne...

Pakistani runners from around the globe delivered strong performances at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, which saw participation from over 53,000 athletes this year. The marathon featured a diverse group of Pakistani participants from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to dual nationals and expatriates from the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, and the Gulf proudly representing Pakistan across the 42.195-kilometre course through Chicago’s streets. Leading the contingent was Syed Ali Hamza, a Pakistani-American from Villanova, Pennsylvania, who finished in 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 14 seconds, making him the fastest Pakistani finisher. He was followed closely by fellow USA-based Pakistani runners Salman Ilyas (2:56:39) and Nizar Nayani (2:57:43). “Running a marathon is a personal challenge, and crossing the finish line while representing Pakistan made it all the more meaningful,” Nayani said. Among Pakistan-based runners, Faisal Shafi from Karac...

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first as they kicked off their campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 with the opening Test of the two-match series against defending champions South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. For the series opener, Pakistan included Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in their playing XI, while South Africa opted for a spin-heavy attack, fielding three spinners. At the toss, Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team would look to make the most of home conditions and start the championship on a strong note. South African skipper Aiden Markram, meanwhile, expressed confidence in his side’s preparation, noting that the players were familiar with subcontinental conditions and ready for the challenge. South Africa are touring Pakistan for series in all formats of the game. The first Test is being played from October 12 to 16 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, while the second Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from ...

Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has etched his name in history by successfully summiting the highest peaks across all seven continents, completing the prestigious Seven Summits challenge. Asad achieved the final milestone by conquering the Carstensz Pyramid, the tallest mountain in Oceania, located on New Guinea Island, marking the culmination of a seven-year journey that took him from the icy slopes of Antarctica to the rugged ranges of Asia. In a heartfelt message from the summit, Asad shared his joy: “I am standing on the highest peak of the seventh continent. The mission that began seven years ago is now complete. I have raised my flag and proudly say — Pakistan Zindabad!” He expressed deep gratitude to his supporters, saying that completing the Seven Summits had been a lifelong dream, and pledged to continue taking Pakistan’s flag to new heights through future expeditions. “I request everyone to keep supporting future Pakistani climbers the same way you supported me,”...

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first against the West Indies in the second Test on Friday, as the hosts aim to complete a clean sweep in the two-match series. At Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, India entered the contest unchanged after their dominant innings victory in the opening Test. “The pitch looks promising, so we want to put up a big total,” Gill said under clear blue skies in the capital. The West Indies, captained by Roston Chase, are hoping to bounce back and avoid another whitewash, having suffered a 3–0 defeat to Australia at home earlier this year. Once a powerhouse of world cricket, the Caribbean side now seeks to regain its former glory. The tourists have made two changes, with wicketkeeper-batsman Tevin Imlach and pace bowler Anderson Phillip coming in for Brandon King and Johann Layne. "We think Anderson Phillip is good with the new ball and Imlach is a good batter against spin," said Chase. Teams India: KL Rahul, Yashas...

akistan faced its third consecutive defeat during their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 campaign as defending champions Australia inflicted a 107-run defeat on the Green Shirts in the tournament's ninth match at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday. Beth Mooney's gutsy century, followed by a collective bowling effort, led Australia to a resounding victory over bottom-placed Pakistan. Set to chase a 222-run target, Pakistan's batting unit could yield 114 before getting bowled out in 36.3 overs, succumbing to their third consecutive defeat in the eight-team global event. In-form top-order batter Sidra Amin waged a lone battle for the Green Shirts, scoring a fighting 35 off 52 deliveries with the help of five boundaries. Besides her, only Rameen Shamim (15), skipper Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu, 11 each, could amass double figures against a ruthless Australia’s bowling attack. Kim Garth led the bowling charge for Australia with three wickets for just 14 runs in ...