Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates remains undecided after a heated dispute with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has threatened to pull out of the tournament following a handshake controversy during the recent India–Pakistan clash in Dubai. PCB accused match referee Andy Pycroft of violating the […]
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Pakistan ready to play UAE, match on schedule
Pakistan’s cricket team is fully prepared to play against the United Arab Emirates today in the Asia Cup. According to team sources, all preparations are complete, and the match will take place as scheduled despite earlier uncertainties. Sources confirmed that Pakistan will play without match referee Andy Pycroft, whose presence the team does not accept […]
Asia Cup adjusts match timings for better fan experience
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed updated match timings for the upcoming Asia Cup. Originally, the matches were scheduled to start at 6:00 PM local time in the UAE. However, the new schedule sets the match start times at 6:30 PM UAE time, or 7:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The decision to adjust […]
Pakistan ready to shine in tri-nation series ahead of Asia Cup
Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has said fans will see the national team at its best in the upcoming Tri-Nation Series. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Afghan captain Rashid Khan after the trophy unveiling at Sharjah Stadium. The series includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE, and will serve as […]
UAE sets special plan for Pak-Afg matches in tri-series
The UAE local authorities have prepared a special plan to maintain order during the upcoming T20 tri-nation series in Sharjah. The matches begin later this month. The plan focuses especially on the two high-tension games between Pakistan and Afghanistan, scheduled for August 29 and September 2. Officials aim to prevent any violent incidents between fans […]
Gulf heatwave intensifies, Sweihan hits 51.8°C
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing an intense heatwave following its hottest spring on record. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures soared to 51.8°C in the desert town of Sweihan on August 1. This marks the highest temperature recorded in the UAE since 2021 and comes close to the national record of […]
UAE launches water pipeline project for Gaza
The United Arab Emirates has started work on a major water pipeline to supply desalinated water to southern Gaza. UAE technical teams have begun transporting essential equipment for the project, according to the Emirati state news agency WAM. The nearly seven-kilometre pipeline aims to ease the severe water shortage affecting the Gaza Strip. COGAT, Israel’s […]
Visa-free travel begins for officials between Pakistan, UAE
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially started visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on Sunday. The arrangement took effect on July 25, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 12th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting held in Abu Dhabi […]
Pak vs Afg vs UAE? Tri-series may be coming soon
The proposed tri-nation cricket series between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE is now in its final planning phase. According to sources, the series will be finalized on the sidelines of the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meetings. Officials from all three countries are expected to hold discussions during the ACC gathering. Sources further revealed that […]
UAE follows Pakistan, Iran on Afghan return
The United Arab Emirates has started sending Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan, following the lead of Pakistan and Iran. These Afghans had fled the country after the Taliban took control and were granted temporary shelter in the UAE. The deportation process began on July 10, ending the safe haven offered to nearly 200,000 Afghans. This […]