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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz
Finally, the Pakistan national cricket team has returned to winning ways. The simple fact that they have engineered one of the greatest comebacks in the history of Test cricket on the backs of efforts by some gentlemen who were discovered, harnessed, and turned into battle-hardened cricketers at the domestic level has redoubled the joie de vivre within my soul.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz
What a time to write about Pakistan cricket. On a day when the Green shirts were pushed into the abyss, not by the likes of formidable opponents England or Australia, but by the boys' next door', Bangladesh. Before the ominous Sunday, Bangladesh had never beaten Pakistan in a Test match. In fact, the Bangladesh cricket team ranks several notches below Pakistan. However, like they say, what good are records if they are not broken, especially if the home team is as inviting as Pakistan?
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz |Ikramul Haq |Raza Rumi |Adeel Daniel
Tape-ball cricket, a remarkable innovation by the Pakistanis, is now gaining popularity in Australia. Pakistan has not only produced legendary cricketers but also introduced tape-ball cricket as a recognised form for short-format cricket. This unique version of the game has its roots in the streets of Karachi and has evolved into a beloved pastime, reflecting the ingenuity and passion of Pakistani cricket enthusiasts.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Umer Farooq |Ahmad Faruqui |Leena Moin Aziz |Beelam Ramzan
David B. Edwards’ book "Caravan of Martyrs: Sacrifice and Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan" offers a fascinating and insightful exploration into the alarming transformation of sacrificial violence within Afghanistan.
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May 2, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz |Sabih Ul Hussnain |Zeeshan Nawaz |Raza Rumi
Inspiration is a strange phenomenon. It can elude you for months but can suddenly reenter your life like a whirlwind romance without an inkling of a warning. For the last few months, I had been visiting my home in Pakistan. Managing domestic duties, inflation, and family engagements, which stole every ounce of my creative energy and time. As your parents grow old, and if you're an only child, the sudden responsibilities can hamper you, and hence, inspiration departs towards greener pastures.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Pti .. |Tariq Aqil |Leena Moin Aziz |Umer Farooq
Over three decades ago, an inspiring story of Bishop Dr. John Joseph's passion for promoting interfaith harmony unfolded in the tranquil surroundings of the village Eassa Nagri. This village is a Christian settlement situated in Sumandri, Faisalabad and is surrounded by several Muslim villages, with a canal serving as the only separation, devoid of a bridge.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Pti .. |Leena Moin Aziz |Rohinee Singh |Moonis Ahmar
Believe it or not, the whole of last week, when the two heavyweights of cricket, India and England, locked horns, I was on tenterhooks; the battle was so gripping and intense that a mad fan like myself, I had even coordinate my call of nature and bathing breaks with the men in white in Hyderabad! I could not part with the television screen for even a second.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz |Parvez Mahmood |Raza Rumi |Adeel Daniel
Pakistan once had one of the most feared bowling lineups in world cricket, and even in this series, when they had an inexperienced and young attack, they were impressive. But the one area that has consistently proven to be a challenge for the side has been its batting lineup. They collapse like a house of cards every time a gust of wind blows and often cost the team a victory. Since long, Pakistan's batting has been a thorn in the side, which has kept the whole body uncomfortable.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Leena Moin Aziz |Ishtiaq Ahmed |Sabih Ul Hussnain |Raza Rumi
As a cricket analyst, an eternal debate rages in my mind: Is the proof in the pudding or the process? It's a burning question, and the answer lies not in black nor the white, but in the grey areas. But once I suspected that the answer resides in the grey, it became clear that following the right processes ensures a delicious pudding.
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Dec 23, 2023 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain |Leena Moin Aziz |Raza Rumi |Zafar Ahmed
The Islamabad High Court has directed the director generals of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to appear in person in the audio leaks case on February 19. The directions were issued by Islamabad High Court's Justice Babar Sattar in a seven-page order in the audio leaks case. In the order, Justice Sattar noted that the attorney general had informed the court that the government had not permitted any law enforcement agency to record calls.
