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PSL 11 to adopt auction model for first time to boost player earningsPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:54 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- In a landmark shift after a decade, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced it will adopt a player auction model for its eleventh edition, replacing the traditional draft sy... Read More


Chris Taylor debuts in Pakistan's President's TrophyPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:53 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- West Indies umpire Christopher Mark Taylor will officiate three matches of the President's Trophy Grade-I 2025-26. His participation comes through the ICC's Umpire Exchange Progra... Read More


Why the US pulled back from planned Iran strikes?Published on: January 20, 2026 9:52 AM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The United States came close to launching military strikes against Iran amid escalating unrest, but ultimately stepped back due to operational constraints, diplomatic signals an... Read More


Pakistan beat Scotland to register maiden win in U19 World Cup 2026Published on: January 20, 2026 9:52 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Pakistan have registered their first win in the ongoing ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026 after defeating Scotland by six wickets on Monday at Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield. Chasi... Read More


Trump threatens Macron with wine tariffsPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:51 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- U.S. President Donald Trump posted a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron and threatened 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne. Trump criticized Macron for op... Read More


PFF appoints internationally respected administrator Shahid Niaz Khokhar as COOPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:51 PM

LAHORE, Jan. 20 -- The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has appointed seasoned administrator Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) in order to fortify its administrat... Read More


Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after walk-off protestPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:51 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations as Pape Gueye's extra-time winner sunk hosts Morocco 1-0 after a chaotic final that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in th... Read More


England's Sri Lanka tour takes on significance after troubled Ashes seriesPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:50 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- England white-ball tour of Sri Lanka has taken on greater significance in the wake of their damaging Ashes series. What should have been a simple warm-up series for next month's ... Read More


Australia rest Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell for Pakistan T20 seriesPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:49 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Australia will rest five top players, including Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell, for a three-match Twenty20 series in Pakistan ahead of the World Cup, selectors said Monday. Josh Ha... Read More


Maryam Nawaz consoles families after Gul Plaza tragedyPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:48 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow over the Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi. She said 26 people lost their lives in the fire. She also prayed for the safe retur... Read More