LAHORE: The future of Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup remains uncertain, as a crucial decision now rests with the Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has mentioned. In this regard, Naqvi clarified that the PCB will move forward only after receiving clear directions from the federal government. […]
STOCKHOLM: Sweden has taken a firm new stance on Afghan migrants, ordering the deportation of individuals found to be involved in criminal activities or whose asylum applications have been rejected. The decision indicates an important shift in Sweden’s migration policy, aligning it with several other European countries that have recently tightened visa rules and asylum
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LAHORE: Lahore is set to witness an unusual administrative development ahead of the traditional Basant season, as the Punjab government has quietly approved a local public holiday in the provincial capital, on February 6. The decision, taken on the recommendation of the district administration, is aimed at facilitating citizens who wish to observe Basant in
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LAHORE: The late-night fire at a hotel in Lahore’s upscale Gulberg has left at least three people dead, triggering renewed concerns about fire safety standards in commercial buildings across Punjab. The blaze broke out at the Indigo Hotel, prompting an urgent rescue operation that continued for several hours. Despite swift response efforts, three individuals lost
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LAHORE: The fresh controversy surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup has added a new layer of uncertainty to international cricket, as Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi publicly questioned the treatment of Bangladesh by global cricket authorities. In this reagrd, Naqvi said Bangladesh was being dealt with unfairly after refusing
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ISLAMABAD: The authorities are reviewing a series of social media posts attributed to lawyer and political activist Imaan Mazari after investigators identified multiple tweets as potentially violating provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), as per the official document issued by the court. The review centers on posts made between 2021 and 2025
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PESHAWAR: The brief but intense security engagement in the Hoattabad area has raised fresh questions after authorities recovered a body along with items including, 1 x SMG, 1 x Mag, power bank, smart phone, two dumb phone, one wallet, and a cash of Rs 6,670/-, 2x salt packs, ATM Card, and one Irani Sim Card
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ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Saturday sentenced activist Iman Mazari and lawyer Hadi Ali Chatha to 10 years in prison each in a case linked to controversial social media posts. The court announced the verdict after concluding trial proceedings in the case involving disputed tweets. Mazari and Chatha boycotted the court
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ISLAMABAD: Nearly three-quarters of overseas investors operating in Pakistan now recommend the country as a viable destination for direct investment, up from 61% in 2023, a business survey released on Friday showed. The findings signal a gradual improvement in investor confidence after Pakistan’s 2022–23 foreign exchange crisis. The 2025 Perception and Investment Survey, conducted by
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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that a quiet but effective revolution has taken place in the province’s health sector, with its benefits now reaching the public. In a post on X, he said providing basic healthcare in remote and underdeveloped areas is a top government priority. The provincial government has completed the
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