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Pakistan’s mobile phone industry braces for 5G rollout by mid-year
May 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s fast-growing mobile phone industry is preparing to benefit from the expected launch of next-generation 5G services by the middle…

Bangladesh welcomes Pakistan’s boycott of India match, praises PM Shehbaz Sharif
February 5, 2026
DHAKA — Bangladesh has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, describing the move as a show of solidarity…

Late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Life of Faith, Service and Human Development
February 5, 2026
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,…

COAS Asim Munir visits Muzaffarabad, reaffirms support for Kashmiris
February 5, 2026
RAWALPINDI, Feb 5, 2026 — Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Muzaffarabad, where he paid…

Nasser Hussain urges ICC consistency, backs Pakistan and Bangladesh in T20 World Cup dispute
February 5, 2026
LONDON — Former England captain Nasser Hussain has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply consistent standards to all teams, including India, as…

Basant video of Maulana Tariq Jameel, Babar Azam goes viral
February 5, 2026
LAHORE: A humorous video circulating on social media has drawn widespread attention, showing religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel and Pakistan cricket team captain Babar…

30 countries rank highest for clean and safe drinking water worldwide
February 5, 2026
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…

Pakistan to boycott India at T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh: PM Shehbaz
February 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan will boycott its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India, describing the…

Punjab restores Basant in 2026 after nearly two decades of ban
February 5, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally restored Basant celebrations in 2026 under a new regulatory framework, marking the first officially sanctioned return of the…