The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the International Cricket Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, firmly rejecting reports that the global body had issued an ultimatum or outright rejected the board’s security-related request. In an […]
CAMBRIDGE: Two Pakistani Muslims have been elected to key leadership positions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone for representation in the US city’s local government. Sumbul Siddiqui, a lawyer originally from Karachi, has been elected mayor of Cambridge for the 2026–27 term by the city council, securing her third […]
ISLAMABAD: A national conference convened by the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has urged the country’s top leadership to take the lead in initiating a structured political dialogue with the opposition to reduce political tensions and stabilise Pakistan’s democratic and economic landscape. The call was made during a representative national gathering […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced enhanced security measures for Chinese citizens and joint development projects, including the establishment of a dedicated protection unit in Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday during a visit to China’s Ministry of Public Security. Mohsin Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with […]
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Wednesday announced the launch of a massive operation against dacoits operating in the riverine Katcha area, warning that notorious criminals would be targeted in a ruthless crackdown. Speaking to the media alongside Sindh Inspector General of Police Jawed Akhtar Odho, Lanjar said all […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday announced that gas prices will not be increased for the next six months on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at providing maximum relief to the public during the winter season. Addressing a briefing, the minister said […]
KARACHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League after being released by Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders on directives issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The announcement was made by the marquee league through its official social media handles, […]
ISLAMABAD: A high-level parliamentary delegation of the Senate, led by Deputy Chairman Senate Senator Syedal Khan Nasar, will undertake an official visit to the United States from January 20 to January 25, 2026, the Senate Secretariat said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Senate secretary described the visit as a […]
DUBAI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, accompanied by his son-in-law Ali Dar, met prominent members of the Pakistani and Emirati business community during a private visit to the United Arab Emirates, sources said. During the visit, Nawaz Sharif was pictured with Naseer Lootah and his […]
Washington: India reportedly hired a US lobbying firm to arrange meetings for Foreign Minister S Jaishankar with senior American officials during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan, according to a report by Indian news outlet The Hindu. Citing filings on the US Department of Justice’s Foreign Agent Registration Act website, […]