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LAHORE, 27 September, 2026 (Nosheen): The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has yet to conduct a forensic examination of Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s mobile phone despite making multiple requests for access, according to sources. Sources said Rizwan had not fully cooperated with the NCCIA inquiry and warned that the agency could pursue legal action if he failed to cooperate. They said the phone’s anti-theft and facial recognition locks need to be disabled to complete the forensic examination. Although the NCCIA can reportedly unlock the device using mobile forensic tools, sources said the agency was avoiding their use because they could potentially result in the deletion of some data. The agency is expected to contact Rizwan again on September 28 and could...

LAHORE, 27 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and compatriot Yasir Sultan will compete among 14 athletes in the Asian Games javelin throw final on Monday, with Arshad’s coach confirming that the star thrower is fully fit and in good form. Arshad will lead Pakistan’s challenge as he seeks another major international achievement, while Yasir Sultan’s participation gives the country two representatives in the medal competition. Sri Lanka’s Ramesh Tharanga is also among the athletes expected to attract attention, while two Indian throwers will feature in the final in the absence of India’s leading javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Arshad arrived at the competition after preparations in Lahore and Japan, where he trained under Japanese conditions. His coach Salman...

MUMBAI, 27 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): India’s Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to score 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The 37-year-old Kohli reached the milestone with a boundary during the opening ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, achieving the feat in his 303rd ODI innings, 74 innings quicker than Tendulkar, who reached 15,000 runs in 377 innings and finished his career with 18,426 ODI runs. Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara is third on the all-time ODI run-scorers list with 14,234 runs. Kohli, who now plays only ODI cricket after retiring from Test and T20 international cricket, has said that the 2027 World Cup is expected to be his final appearance in the tournament. He was part of India’s 2011 World...

 IZMIT, 26 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal as France defeated Turkey 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League, giving new head coach Zinedine Zidane a winning start on Friday, although the victory was overshadowed by an injury to the France captain. Mbappe, who was deployed on the left wing by Zidane, scored his 67th international goal after being set up by Michael Olise, but was forced to leave the field after appearing to suffer an injury to his left knee. Mbappe received treatment and attempted to continue before eventually being replaced by Desire Doue. Zidane said Mbappe was likely to return to Real Madrid for further treatment and stressed that France would not take unnecessary risks with the injury. The match marked Zidane’s first game in charge of F...

ABBOTTABAD, 26 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam endured a disappointing return to first-class cricket, scoring just 12 runs in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I match at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Representing Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Babar returned to first-class cricket after a seven-year gap, having last played the format for the now-defunct Central Punjab, whom he led to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title. His comeback innings against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) lasted only 20 balls before fast bowler Arshad Iqbal dismissed him with a bouncer. Babar attempted to attack the short delivery but was unable to make a significant contribution in his first competitive red-ball appearance in seven years. His return to domesti...

Singapore, 26 September, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistan’s Ahmed Zafar Hayat has won the overall title at the Singapore Open Senior Amateur Golf Championship, delivering a strong performance across all three rounds of the prestigious tournament. Ahmed Zafar Hayat secured first position with an aggregate score of 223 over three rounds, finishing ahead of the field with a consistent display on the course. His victory marks a notable achievement for Pakistan in international senior amateur golf and highlights the country’s representation in the championship. Brigadier (retd) Umar Ejaz also produced an impressive performance, securing third position with a total score of 229 after three rounds. Another Pakistani golfer, Muhammad Ahmed Manan, participated in the championship and completed the three ...

Berlin, 26 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Germany have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their Nations League clash with Greece this weekend, with Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala ruled out, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday. Arsenal forward Havertz was substituted during the first half of Germany’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday after appearing to suffer a hamstring problem. The DFB confirmed that the 27-year-old sustained a muscle strain but did not provide a specific timeframe for his return. Bayern Munich midfielder Musiala, 23, was injured during the warm-up before Thursday’s match and did not feature in the game. A scan later revealed that Musiala had suffered a muscle tear in his thigh. Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has called up Florian Wirt...

 Islamabad, 26 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League in a major development in the long-running financial regulations case. According to reports, the club was found guilty on all but one of the charges, although no punishment has yet been announced. Possible sanctions include a fine, points deduction or other sporting restrictions. Manchester City have denied all the allegations and remain committed to their defence, maintaining that the legal process is not yet complete and several important stages remain. The club is also expected to appeal the decision. The allegations relate to alleged breaches of financial regulations concerning the club’s finances, revenue, sponsor...

Islamabad, 26 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) strengthened its position against Ghani Glass on the second day of their third-round President’s Trophy Grade-I match as Hasan Raza and Abdullah Fazal shared an unbeaten 378-run opening partnership on Friday. Ghani Glass were bowled out for 322, with Ali Razzaq scoring 101 off 129 balls, including 13 fours and three sixes. Arshadullah and Shahid Aziz claimed three wickets each for SBP, while Sirajuddin took two. In reply, Hasan Raza remained unbeaten on 204 off 203 balls, including 28 fours and two sixes, while Abdullah Fazal scored 168 not out off 207 deliveries, hitting 19 fours and four sixes. SBP closed the day at 378 without loss, leading by 56 runs. At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Sarmad Bhatti scored an unbeaten...