SHARJAH: Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik cracked blistering half-centuries as the former World Twenty20 champions eased past Scotland by 72 runs on Sunday to seal top spot in Group II and set up a semi-final meeting with Australia.... Mohammad Hafeez also joined the party with a 19-ball 31 to help them reach a commanding 189-4 in their 20 overs, with 114 coming off the final eight.... Scotland were never in hunt as they managed 117-6 with Richie Berrington fighting a lone hand dur

PETALING JAYA: The initial price of shares owned by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission( MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki in a public-listed company was not expensive, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department( Parliament and Law) said when the shares were first purchased back in 2016, the one million shares was only valued at RM330, 000 – between 30 sen and 33 sen per share.“ The current number of shares that he( Azam) is holding wa

The team is due to travel to Dubai from Lahore before flying to Hyderabad, India, to play two warm-up matches — against New Zealand on Sept 29 and Australia on Oct 3. The team’s World Cup campaign will officially kick off in Hyderabad on October 6 against The Netherlands.... “ I’m not worried about my performance.... I always try to perform in a manner that suits the team.” In response to a question on the October 14 clash with India, Babar said: “ I’m very excited to play in Ahmedabad....

KUALA LUMPUR: As the Securities Commission( SC) and the police get set to investigate Tan Sri Azam Baki( pic) over his shares trading controversy, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission( MACC) chief commissioner has maintained his innocence, saying that he is ready to face questioning if the need arises. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has broken his silence over the matter, saying that action can only be taken after the SC and the police complete their investigations. Yesterday

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been asked whether he had conducted due diligence before appointing Tan Sri Azam Baki as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption( MACC) chief commissioner. Senior Umno lawmaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said also questioned whether the issue of acquiring shares by Azam was brought to the attention or raised by the MACC’s Complaints Committee as provided for under Section 15 of the MACC Act, prior to his appointment.“ He( Azam) was appointed

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been urged to solve the controversy surrounding Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission( MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said that this was because the anti-graft body was under the purview of the Prime Minister.“ This meant that Azam, as the MACC chief commissioner, is responsible to the Prime Minister where he is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to such a position on the advice of th

Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan Super League( PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, owner Salman Iqbal announced on Tuesday." Babar Azam the champion!... Azam had knocked a commanding half-century to help his side win their first championship in five years at Karachi National Stadium, smashing seven boundaries in his 49-ball 63.In the video shared by Iqbal, Azam said he would try to continue Wasim's legacy.... " We have already won a title," he sa

Pakistan captain Babar Azam returned to form with a brilliant 158, his highest one-day international score, as the tourists tried to deny England a series sweep at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Azam's 14th century in 83 matches at this level was the centrepiece of Pakistan's 331-9 after they lost the toss. Together with Mohammad Rizwan( 74) he shared a stand of 179 — Pakistan's highest for any wicket in an ODI against England — after adding with opener Imamul Haq( 56). Azam's innings was also the highes

POLICE are still investigating Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission( MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s share trading case, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin. The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department said investigations were still ongoing despite the Securities Commission( SC) closing the case and finding no wrongdoing in relation to the shares registered under Azam’s name. Mas Ermieyati said Azam’s case was also discussed in a meeting by the Anti-Corruption Advisory Boar

PUTRAJAYA: MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has initiated legal proceedings against anti-corruption activist Lalitha Kunaratnam for defamation. Confirming this, Azam said this was done to protect his good standing and professional reputation.“ As indicated in the press conference yesterday( Wednesday, Jan 5), I take a very serious view of the various false and malicious allegations made against me personally, my family and the MACC.“ As advised by my solicitors, I am now compelled to in