Rawalpindi

Metropolis in Punjab, Pakistan

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Rawalpindi is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a commercial and metropolitan city, being the fourth most populous in Pakistan. It is located near the Soan River in north-western Punjab, and is the third-largest Punjabi-speaking city in the world. Rawalpindi is situated adjacent to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as "twin cities" because of the social and economic links between them. Prior to Islamabad's establishment, Rawalpindi served as the country's capital from 1959 to 1967.

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Bangladesh secure historic first Test win over Pakistan Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test at Rawalpindi after the hosts' second-innings batting collapse. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024
England's autumn Test tour of Pakistan confirmed England will play Tests in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi on their three-match tour of Pakistan in October. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2024
This Pakistani leader was LK Advani's good friend, they both used to share letters in... On December 27, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi while conducting an election campaign DNA - Published on July 4, 2024

LeT man who plotted attacks on CRPF, BSF convoys killed in Pakistan Adnan Ahmed, a top-ranking LeT commander, was killed in Karachi by unidentified gunmen. He was involved in a series of attacks on security convoys in the Valley. Hanzala coordinated the terrorist.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2023
Top Hizbul terrorist from J&K gunned down in Rawalpindi IndiaTimes - Published on February 21, 2023
Demerit point for Rawalpindi pitch rescinded The demerit point given to the Rawalpindi pitch used in England's thrilling first-Test win over Pakistan in December has been rescinded. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023

Rawalpindi pitch rated 'below average' The Rawalpindi pitch on which England won a thrilling first Test against Pakistan is rated as 'below average' by the match referee. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022
'Raid of Rawalpindi makes believers of us all' If there were any lingering doubts, England's first-Test win against Pakistan fully vindicates the philosophy of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, writes Stephan Shemilt BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022
England beat Pakistan by 74 runs in historic win in Rawalpindi England's cricketers have recorded a historic - and dramatic - win over Pakistan to take a 1-0 lead in their test series. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2022
England secure all-time great win over Pakistan England pull off one of their greatest victories with a 74-run win over Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022

England & Pakistan both chase victory on final day of first Test Follow live text updates and Test Match Special commentary from day five of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022
England set first Test up for grandstand finish England's first Test against Pakistan is set for a grandstand conclusion after an exhilarating fourth day in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022
England look to bowl out Pakistan on day four Follow live text updates and Test Match Special commentary from day four of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2022	England search for wickets against Pakistan Follow live text updates and Test Match Special commentary from day three of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
England made to work after posting massive total England's record-breakers are shown just how hard it will be to win the first Test as Pakistan dig in on day two in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	England resume on 506-4 against Pakistan in first Test - radio & text Follow live text updates and Test Match Special commentary from day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Four make tons on stunning day for England Four batters crash hundreds as England pile up the runs on a scintillating first day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022	Half of England squad have virus before first Test About eight England players and six support staff are advised to rest at the team hotel a day before the opening Test against Pakistan starts in Rawalpindi. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Livingstone to make debut in first Test v Pakistan All-rounder Liam Livingstone will make his Test debut in England's first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022	England may have to be 'creative' - Anderson Pace bowler James Anderson says England may have to be "creative" in order to win the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022
Kashmiri fugitive Hurriyat member held in Pak for Rs 140 cr Rawalpindi housing scam Pakistani authorities arrested on Wednesday Karachi-based fugitive Hurriyat member Altaf Ahmad Bhat of J&K and 16 of his business associates for allegedly embezzling more than Rs 140 crore from funds.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2022