Bangladesh welcomes Pakistan’s boycott of India match, praises PM Shehbaz Sharif
DHAKA — Bangladesh has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, describing the move as a show of solidarity after Dhaka was excluded from the…
Late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Life of Faith, Service and Human Development
By Farooq Awan His Late Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV will be remembered with deep respect for a lifetime devoted to service, compassion and human development. He dedicated…
COAS Asim Munir visits Muzaffarabad, reaffirms support for Kashmiris
RAWALPINDI, Feb 5, 2026 — Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Muzaffarabad, where he paid tribute to the martyrs of the…
Nasser Hussain urges ICC consistency, backs Pakistan and Bangladesh in T20 World Cup dispute
LONDON — Former England captain Nasser Hussain has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply consistent standards to all teams, including India, as Pakistan maintains its decision to boycott…
Basant video of Maulana Tariq Jameel, Babar Azam goes viral
LAHORE: A humorous video circulating on social media has drawn widespread attention, showing religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel and Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam appearing together at a Basant…
30 countries rank highest for clean and safe drinking water worldwide
Thirty countries have been ranked among the world’s leaders for clean and safe drinking water, according to global assessments that measure how effectively governments protect public health through water quality…
Pakistan to boycott India at T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan will boycott its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India, describing the move as a gesture of solidarity…
Punjab restores Basant in 2026 after nearly two decades of ban
LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally restored Basant celebrations in 2026 under a new regulatory framework, marking the first officially sanctioned return of the spring festival after nearly 20 years…
Hamza Foundation treats 1,560 patients as thalassemia cases rise in Peshawar
PESHAWAR — The number of registered thalassemia and other patients at Hamza Foundation Welfare Hospital, Peshawar, has reached 1,560, with new cases continuing to be reported, the organisation said on…
Kashmir Solidarity Day: BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid reaffirms support for Kashmiri people
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral and diplomatic support for the people of Kashmir on the occasion of Kashmir…
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