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Audit lists PCB corruption of PKR 6.5 billion. Pakistanis not surprised it’s chief Naqvi again

The report by the Auditor General of Pakistan states that PCB chief Naqvi received PKR 4.17 million in reimbursement for utilities, fuel, and accommodation—over and above benefits from his ministerial position.

Pakistan Super League to be shifted to UAE amid India-Pakistan tensions

The exact schedule has yet to be announced. The decision was taken at a series of meetings between the franchise and the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi.

PCB demands public apology, explanation from ICC for ‘sidelining’ it at Champions Trophy final

A PCB spokesperson said, 'The world is watching. Will the ICC uphold professionalism, or continue to serve selective interests at the expense of cricket’s global integrity?'

No Indian flag at Karachi stadium causes uproar. Pakistanis say ‘well played PCB’

The PCB downplayed the matter, insisting that the flags displayed at the stadiums were only of those teams that are playing in Pakistan.

Pakistanis want PCB to grow a spine. They aren’t celebrating Champions Trophy arrival

As squad remains unannounced and tensions rise over the BCCI's conduct, Pakistani fans call for the PCB to take a stand against 'disrespect' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

PCB is now ‘Pakistan Circus board’ after red ball coach Jason Gillespie resigns

Gillespie’s resignation comes a month after former white ball coach Gary Kirsten’s resignation. The general consensus is: ‘Not a day where this board doesn’t sabotage the team’.

‘PCB is sold out’—Pakistanis convinced that they won’t get to host Champions Trophy

The hybrid model, being floated as an alternative, involves Pakistan hosting some of the matches while others would be played in neutral venues or in India.

Champions Trophy 2025: Give reason for not sending India to Pakistan, ICC asks BCCI

In case India refuses to travel to Pakistan for any reason, another team may come in as replacement, local news quoted sources.

Raid on PCB office hits a nerve with Pakistani fans. Najam Sethi calls it ‘personal grudge’

Accusation of embezzlement through e-ticketing sales of PSL was made by a company 'Bookme', Sethi said in a post on X. It is allegedly the basis for the Federal Investigation Agency raid.

Babar Azam sacking was planned — ‘PCB chief audio leak’ tells how it all happened

Pakistani cricket fans believe that the leaked audio confirms the PCB chairman's responsibility for Babar Azam's situation.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.