SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets as Bangladesh moved within three wickets of a series sweep against Pakistan after reducing the tourists to 316-7 on day 4 of the second test in the chase of an improbable 437.

Officials say gunmen in two separate attacks have shot and killed two police officers assigned to protect polio vaccination teams in northwest Pakistan.

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam lifted Pakistan to 101 for 2 at lunch on Day 4 of the second cricket test after Bangladesh’s bowlers removed both openers. Masood was unbeaten on 41 and Babar was 24 not out in a 60-run third-wicket stand that steadied the innings after Pakistan slipped to 41-2 in pursuit of a daunting victory target of 437 runs.

The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.

ANKARA, Turkey — Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire following peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday, after a dialogue between the two sides collapsed earlier in the week. Subscribe to read this ...

Mushfiqur Rahim hit a record-breaking century as Bangladesh set Pakistan a daunting 437 runs for victory in the second cricket test

Bangladesh boost their chances of appearing in the World Test Championship Final with an impressive victory over Pakistan.

Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.