October 13, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Zverev World Number One: German Star Clinches Year-End Top Spot

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Germany’s Alexander Zverev hits a return during his Shanghai Masters match in October 2026, the week he clinched the year-end world number one ranking.

Alexander Zverev Will Finish 2026 as the Top-Ranked Player Germany’s Alexander Zverev has secured the year-end world number one ranking for the first time in his career. The confirmation came on Monday, 12 October 2026, when Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match at the Shanghai Masters. No other player can now overtake Zverev, who is currently ranked No. 2. He becomes the first German man to finish a season at the top. Background: A Season That Opened the Door Zverev, who is 29, has had the best year of his…

Raja Zahid Hussain Retires After 38 Years at Attock Municipal Committee

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Ijaz Ul Hasan

Raja Zahid Hussain Retires After 38 Years of Service at Municipal Committee Attock; Residents Pay Tribute Attock (Bureau Report: Ijaz-ul-Hassan) Raja Zahid Hussain, Head Clerk at the Municipal Committee Attock, has retired after completing 38 years of dedicated public service. On the occasion of his retirement, residents of Attock paid tribute to his long-standing contributions, sincerity and commendable conduct. His career stands as an example of professional dedication, humility, kindness and respectful treatment of the public. Throughout his career, Raja Zahid Hussain worked with numerous officers and gained extensive experience…

Pakistan Government Claims Credible Evidence of PTI-TTP Links

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar at a press briefing for foreign correspondents in Islamabad.

Attaullah Tarar Says Proof Will Be Shared “Very Soon” Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that the Pakistan government has credible evidence that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was in contact with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He made the claim at a press briefing for foreign correspondents in Islamabad. He said the government would present details of the alleged PTI-TTP links at a later stage. No evidence has been made public so far, and PTI has rejected links to militancy. Background: A Province Under Emergency The claim comes two…

England Rest Archer, Atkinson and Tongue for Australia T20Is

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

England fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue in action during a 2026 T20I, as England rest their pace group for the Australia series.

England Protect Their Pace Group Ahead of South Africa Tests England have rested Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker for the five-match T20I series in Australia. The aim is to manage the fast bowlers’ workloads before the Test tour of South Africa in December. The same four bowlers are in the squad for the three ODIs that come first. Harry Brook will captain both sides. Background: Why England Are Managing Workloads England have a busy calendar ahead. After the Australia white-ball tour, the Test team travels to…

Sohail Afridi Brother Moves Peshawar High Court Over Alleged Illegal Detention

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Sohail Afridi, the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, raises his fist to supporters during a PTI protest march near Peshawar.

Petition Seeks Immediate Recovery of the Former KPK CM The brother of Sohail Afridi has asked the Peshawar High Court to order his immediate recovery. The petition was filed on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, two days after the federal government imposed governor’s rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It claims the former chief minister was abducted by armed men and that his whereabouts are being kept secret. The government has given a different account of his situation. Background: Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, a PTI politician and…

Litton Das Creates Test History With a Record-Breaking Double Show

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Litton Das, the Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter, in action during the Test against Afghanistan, where he set a new world record.

Litton Das Sets a New World Record Against Afghanistan Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das created history on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. He became the first player in Test cricket to take nine dismissals behind the stumps while also scoring a fifty and a century in the same match. The record came against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It is a landmark moment for Bangladesh cricket. Background: The Record Litton Das Broke For almost sixty years, the benchmark belonged to South Africa’s Denis Lindsay. In the 1966 Johannesburg…