Pakistan

Pakistan should apologise for past misdeeds, Pakistani journalist

Mon February 22, 2010 - 11:54pm BdST

Eminent Pakistani journalist Hamid Meer has said his country should be ashamed and seek apology to Bangladesh for their past misdeeds.

Australia win ICC U-19 World Cup

Sun January 31, 2010 - 2:00am BdST

Australia's next generation of cricketers proved they are primed to make it to the top when they won the under 19 cricket World Cup on Saturday, beating Pakistan by 25 runs in the final. In a four-over burst they ripped out the Pakistan tail at Lincoln Oval in Christchurch to become the first country to claim the crown three times.

Allies unite behind Zardari

Sun December 20, 2009 - 12:34pm BdST

Pakistan's ruling party united behind President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday and vowed to fight any corruption charges brought against its leaders in a bid to exit a damaging political crisis. Trying to ride out what could be the worst challenge to Zardari's troubled 15 months in power, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) made it clear it would not seek any resignations after a court scrapped an amnesty on graft charges.

Coup rumour in Pakistan: Defence Minister barred from leaving country: Home Minister summoned by court

Fri December 18, 2009 - 11:36pm BdST

A judge in Karachi has summoned the Interior Minister, Rehman Malik to appear before an anti-corruption court. It follows a court ruling this week which ruled out an immunity granted to the minister and thousands of other Pakistani officials.

Waqar Younis to coach Pakistan

Wed December 9, 2009 - 7:20pm BdST

Pakistan have appointed former captain and renowned paceman Waqar Younis as a bowling and fielding coach for their tour of Australia starting later this month, an official said Wednesday. "Waqar has agreed to serve as fielding and bowling coach for the tour of Australia after we requested his services for the job," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman Nadeem Sarwar told AFP.

Bangladesh, Pakistan finish goalless

Sun December 6, 2009 - 9:20pm BdST

The second SAFF Championship match of Bangladesh ended in goalless draw with rivals Pakistan playing competitive football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. No striker from either side could net goal out of the chances created by teammates.

Younus ready to lead Pakistan again

Wed October 21, 2009 - 6:00am BdST

Pakistan skipper Younus Khan on Tuesday said he was ready to lead the team again after the country's cricket chief rejected his resignation, saying he had been heartened by shows of support. "I am very happy right now. The faith that the chairman and the board has placed in me again, it's good to know. The support that I have received from the board and the country through this time has been fantastic," Younus told Cricinfo website.

Nerveless Vettori, Elliott lead NZ to final

Sun October 4, 2009 - 11:50am BdST

Grant Elliott and Daniel Vettori guided an incredibly thin batting line-up, blighted by injuries, to a modest target which was made more difficult to achieve by the variety in Pakistan's bowling attack. The New Zealand batsmen, who came out blazing at the start, made sure Pakistan never got back-to-back wickets, and the required run-rate never became too high for a well-timed batting Powerplay to redress. The five-wicket victory broke New Zealand's semi-final hoodoo, both against Pakistan and in world events.

Pakistan reach semis

Wed September 30, 2009 - 1:26pm BdST

Pakistan qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals after the India-Australia match was abandoned due to rain here on Monday.

PM for reducing trade imbalance with Pakistan

Tue August 4, 2009 - 2:50pm BdST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the urgency of removing Bangladesh’s widening trade imbalance with Pakistan as she said there is huge potential lying untapped for enhancing the bilateral trade.