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Scotland dominate Italy in T20 World Cup 2026 match in Kolkata

KOLKATA — Scotland opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 73-run victory over debutants Italy at Eden Gardens in Kolkata…

Italy make T20 World Cup debut against Scotland today

Three key matches are scheduled on Monday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring six teams beginning their tournament campaigns. Italy will make…

China directs banks to scale back US Treasury holdings

BEIJING: China has instructed domestic banks to reduce their exposure to US Treasury securities, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, citing people familiar…

Gold rate in Pakistan rises to Rs. 524,762 per tola after Sunday volatility

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Monday, February 9, 2026, with the rate of 24-karat gold climbing to Rs. 524,762 per tola,…

A Digital Wallet Cannot Replace Utility Stores

By: Syed Arif Hussain Shah The State Must Strengthen — Not Dismantle — the Welfare System In Pakistan, the closure of the Utility Stores…

Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 launched in Islamabad, documenting over 600 governance reforms

ISLAMABAD — Mishal Pakistan on Monday launched the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, presenting the most extensive documentation to date of governance reforms undertaken across the…

Taliban approve plan to grant 1–10 year residence permits to foreign investors

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has approved a plan to grant one- to ten-year residence permits to foreign investors, according to regional media reports citing…

Zong partners with MOITT for Indus AI Week 2026 to advance AI adoption

ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — Zong has partnered with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) for Indus AI Week 2026, Pakistan’s national…

Islamabad’s sectarian attack demands decisive response

The suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers has once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan’s security environment and the persistence…