Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had the edge on Friday in Pakistan's election results from over 100 seats, local media said, after vote counts were hit by unusual delays that the government ascribed to a suspension of mobile phone services. Geo News said independents, who mostly owe allegiance
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Australia edge Pakistan to set up Under-19 WC final
Australia scrambled to a one-wicket win with five balls to spare in their Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan at Willowmoore Park on Thursday. Australia will meet India in the final at the same venue on Sunday. Tom Straker led a potent Australian fast bowling attack, taking six for 24 as Pakistan
Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win
Millions of Pakistanis began voting Thursday in an election marred by allegations of poll rigging, with the country's most popular politician in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win. Authorities said they were suspending mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order" following a bloody
Pakistan’s election: Who’s running, what’s the mood and will anything change?
Pakistan's 127 million voters are choosing members of a new parliament Thursday. The election is the 12th in the country’s 76-year history, which has been marred by economic crises, military takeovers and martial law, militancy, political upheavals and wars with India. On the eve of the election, bombs struck two political
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail: party
Pakistan skipper relieved after beating New Zealand in fifth T20
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs to take control of T20 series
Pace bowler Adam Milne claimed four wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20 international Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead. The tourists threw away a strong position in their run chase after Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman scored half-centuries as they were dismissed for 173
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs
Pakistani army kills 4 militants during a raid
Pakistan security forces killed four militants in a shootout during an overnight raid in the country’s northwest near the border with Afghanistan, the military said Sunday. A military statement said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district, where they exchanged fire with militants. It
