A district and sessions court in Islamabad noted the chief minister's absence and ordered the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants

District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi says a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) exploded as a passenger van was passing through the area, killing five people on board

The Motorway Police officials say accident occurred when the vehicle carrying the former senator met with a fatal crash while travelling on the motorway section near the interchange

The Australian High Commission in Pakistan congratulated Pakistan for winning the ODI series against Australia, praising the team’s performance and welcoming the return of cricket between the two countries.

The visitors’ innings was anchored by half-centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green, while Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi led a disciplined bowling attack that restricted Australia despite key partnerships

Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Rohail Nazir are the three players selected in the squad who are yet to represent Pakistan in ODI cricket

At tea, Bangladesh reached 168 for 6, with Litton Das unbeaten on 42 and Taijul Islam on 11 after staging a crucial recovery in the final phase of the second session    

Pakistan will need to score 268 runs to win the match, with a minimum of 75 overs available in the final session, making the chase a demanding one under pressure

Bangladesh reached 152/3 in their second innings against Pakistan in Dhaka, extending their overall lead to 179 runs in the first Test.