1st-class cricket tournament, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy featuring 18 teams, starts Oct. 26 and ends Dec. 19 in Pakistan, with defending champs Karachi Region Whites.

The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan's top first-class cricket tournament, begins on October 26 and runs until December 19, featuring 18 teams from 16 regions. Defending champions Karachi Region Whites aim to retain their title. The tournament is crucial for talent development in cricket, with the Pakistan Cricket Board emphasizing its role in strengthening the domestic cricket structure and preparing players for international competition.