LAHIORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia, scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The matches will be held on 29 and 31 January, and 1 February, with all games starting at 4pm (PKT). Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi return to the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Indonesia has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s largely untapped mineral sector, with state-owned energy firm Pertamina emerging as a potential partner for exploration and mining cooperation, Pakistan’s Information Ministry said this week. The interest comes as Pakistan pushes mining as a driver of long-term economic growth after years of underinvestment and stalled projects.
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ISLAMABAD: Gold and silver prices surged to record levels in global and local markets. In the international bullion market, gold jumped $91 per ounce. The price reached a new high of $4,923 per ounce. Following the global rise, local gold prices also soared. Per tola, gold increased by Rs 9,100 to a new high of
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s veteran newscaster Ishrat Fatima has rejoined Pakistan Television (PTV) after nearly ten years, officials and media reports said. She returned to the channel last night, reading the news once again. At the start of the bulletin, a fellow anchor welcomed her as a mentor. Fatima’s comeback comes after she resigned from Radio Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has released procedures and fees for citizens seeking age corrections on their national identity cards in 2026. Citizens can apply to correct their date of birth or change their age, NADRA said. Applicants must provide valid documents, such as a birth certificate or other official records. Where
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih met in Davos this week to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Pakistan’s Finance Division said. The ministers met on the sidelines of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit on Thursday. They reviewed ongoing projects and progress across multiple sectors and discussed
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ISLAMABAD: Police arrested lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a controversial tweets case on Tuesday, officials and lawyers said. Police detained the couple near an underpass outside the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. They were on their way to the district courts along with Islamabad High Court Bar officials and
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ISLAMABAD: Heavy snowfall across Pakistan’s upper regions has paralyzed daily life and stranded hundreds of tourists, officials said. Authorities confirmed at least two deaths in weather-related incidents. Snow blocked key roads and cut off remote communities. Traffic slowed due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Several vehicles skidded on slippery highways. In northern Balochistan, a
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JEDDAH: Pakistan continued their winning run by defeating India by five runs to secure a place in the semi-finals of the F2 Double Wicket Tournament at the World Cricket Festival. The match took place in Jeddah. Pakistan batted first and scored 56 runs for the loss of four wickets in four overs. Shoaib Malik led
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SHIKARPUR: A senior police officer was martyred on Thursday during a confrontation with armed robbers on the Sukkur Road national highway, leading to a major manhunt across the region. According to police officials, the incident occurred when more than seven robbers were reportedly intercepting passenger buses and looting travelers. Upon receiving the alert, a police team
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