Abdullah Shafique completes 1000 Test runs
July 17, 2023
1:52 pm
Abdullah Shafique took only 13 Matches to complete 1000 runs in Test Cricket.
Abdullah Shafique took only 13 Matches to complete 1000 runs in Test Cricket.
Three months after the National Assembly was dissolved, general elections are expected to be held in November as a result of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s declaration that he will transfer power to the caretaker government next month before the assembly’s term ends.
During a two-day visit to Tehran, Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir and Iranian military officials held discussions on enhancing cooperation and addressing the common threat of terrorism. This visit marked General Asim’s first trip to Iran since assuming his role as army chief. Key issues discussed included border security and counterterrorism efforts.
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