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Pakistan to participate in T20 World Cup but will not play against India on Feb 15

Pakistan have a group-stage match scheduled against India on Feb 15 in the 20-team competition that begins on Feb 7.

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:07pm

At jirga held on Tirah issue, KP CM announces another ‘grand jirga’ for consultations on protest march to Islamabad

Afridi tells gathering in Khyber he will meet PM on Monday to “plead the case of KP’s rights and secure our outstanding dues”.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 09:34pm

‘We will fight this war’: CM Bugti says 145 terrorists killed in 40 hours across Balochistan

Ban on gatherings, face masks across province; defence minister says female attackers involved; US, Iran condemn attacks.

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 10:37pm

Nawaz grabs five wickets as Pakistan whitewash Australia in T20 series

Last time Pakistan had clean-swept Australia in a T20 series was in October 2018 in the UAE.

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 10:42pm

Punjab CM Maryam announces Basant holiday in province

"Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with Kashmir Day on February 5, a provincial Basant holiday on the 6th, followed by Saturday and Sunday," she says.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:06pm

‘Situation has become intolerable for Pakistan’: Envoy to UN highlights rise in terror attacks from Afghan soil

Not only have Afghan Taliban failed to prevent these activities, they have "sheltered, actively supported, and collaborated" with terrorists, says envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 08:28pm

WB president visits Gurudwara, archeological site in Pakistan; discusses KP’s ecomonic affairs with CM’s adviser

World Bank president offers special prayers, eats at the langar khana at Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hasanabdal.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:31pm

Iran’s Khamenei likens protests to ‘coup’, warns of regional war

“The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war,” he says, telling Iranians they “should not be scared” of Trump's rhetoric.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 05:15pm

Pakistan, 7 other Muslim nations assert Israel’s ceasefire violations risk undermining efforts for stability in Gaza

Joint statement by foreign ministers of 8 countries notes that repeated ceasefire violations by Israel have resulted in the "killing and injuring of over 1,000 Palestinians".

Published 01 Feb, 2026 04:59pm

4 dead, 28 injured as bus carrying wedding party overturns in Punjab’s Lodhran

Bus collides with an overloaded truck in district's Mandhali Mor area.

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 03:47pm

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Naqvi holds India responsible for spate of attacks in Balochistan; ISPR says 92 terrorists killed

"I can tell you for sure that India planned these attacks along with these terrorists,” Naqvi says; ISPR says 18 civilians, 15 security personnel martyred.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:18am

Naqvi holds India responsible for spate of attacks in Balochistan; ISPR says 92 terrorists killed

EU-India deal a wake-up call, say exporters

Traders fear Pakistan could lose its "competitive edge" if govt doesn’t take urgent measures.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:33am

EU-India deal a wake-up call, say exporters

Local gold plunges by Rs35,500 per tola

Spot gold and silver record worst single-day drop of 8.9pc and 21.92pc to $4,915.17 and $90.66 an ounce.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 07:30am

China, UN warn of terror spillover into Pakistan

Beijing calls for cooperation with Kabul to stop militants using Afghan soil; Guterres flags TTP threat under Taliban regime.

Newspaper , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 11:25am

China, UN warn of terror spillover into Pakistan

Imran’s procedure completed ‘smoothly’, vitals remained ‘stable’: Pims executive director

Head of hospital said Imran complained of “reduced vision in his right eye”, and an ophthalmologist conducted a “complete” eye assessment at Adiala Jail.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 01:34pm

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Premium Indian mineral water costs $1 for a one-litre bottle, while imported brands can cost 15 times the price of the country’s lowest-priced bottled water.

World , Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:15pm

United States approves major arms deals to Saudi Arabia, Israel

State Department said it green-lighted sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to Israel, missiles for Saudi Arabia.

World , Published 31 Jan, 2026 11:17am

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Amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation, Iceland quips it is ‘unavailable’ to replace Green Shirts

“Our captain, a professional baker, needs to attend to his oven, our ship captain needs to steer his vessel, and our bankers need to go bankrupt (again)," it jests.

Sport , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:27am

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PTI founder wants IHC cases consolidated

In letter to chief justice, lawyer requests urgent hearing on £190m, Toshakhana cases.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 08:05am

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‘We will fight this war’: CM Bugti says 145 terrorists killed in 40 hours across Balochistan

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AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passes away at 71

Funeral prayers to be held tomorrow afternoon in his native village; President Zardari calls Chaudhry's national and political services "invaluable".

Pakistan , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 12:04am

AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passes away at 71

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Newspaper , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 08:48am

Public, private schools in Sindh to remain closed on Feb 4 on account of Shab-i-Barat

Notification applies to all public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department.

Pakistan , Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:06pm

Public, private schools in Sindh to remain closed on Feb 4 on account of Shab-i-Barat

Trump says Iran wants deal, US ‘armada’ larger than in Venezuela raid

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Pakistan overpower Australia to clinch T201 series

“Pakistan outplayed us,” says Australian captain Mitchell Marsh; PM Shehbaz congratulates team on “phenomenal performance”.

Sport , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:23pm

Pakistan overpower Australia to clinch T201 series

Shahid Afridi’s ‘all-round excellence’ against South Africa makes it on ICC’s list of ‘iconic’ T20 World Cup performances

Afridi had scored 51 off 34 with the bat, before claiming the key wickets of Herschelle Gibbs and AB de Villiers, finishing with 2-16.

Sport , Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:55pm

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No one allowed to malign country’s name while travelling abroad, Naqvi says during visit to Karachi airport

Passengers with unverified and illegal documents will not be allowed to travel abroad, he says.

Pakistan , Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

No one allowed to malign country’s name while travelling abroad, Naqvi says during visit to Karachi airport

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

The State Department advises travellers to think twice before visiting due to crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.

Newspaper , Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:58am

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

“We’ve already made that deal, the concept of the deal,” US president tells reporters, after saying China is also welcome to make a deal for Venezuelan oil.

World , Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:50am

Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

Cuts in solar power benefits on the cards

Public hearing set for Feb 6 to discuss slashing incentives for solar net-metering users.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 08:46am

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