ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the Australia tour ahead of the World Cup 2026 and released a schedule for three-match T20I series in Pakistan later this month. All matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 29 and 31 January, and 1 February. Australia’s T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the auction of the Multan Sultans franchise, following the successful sale of two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams. A formal advertisement has been released inviting bids from interested parties. Prospective buyers can submit their bids until January 30. On the same day, after technical verification,
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the women’s One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The tour will begin on February 10 in Potchefstroom. Pakistan will play three T20Is and three ODIs during the tour. Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan in both formats. The PCB
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved billions of rupees in new funding for defence, development, and digital projects. The ECC cleared more than Rs5 billion in technical supplementary grants for the defence sector. It also approved Rs2 billion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program in Punjab. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting.
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QUETA: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert, warning that severe cold conditions will persist across most northern districts of Balochistan, while dense fog is likely to affect several areas. The department said morning fog may develop over Dera Bugti, Kohlu, Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffarabad, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Sibi and surrounding regions, potentially reducing
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MOSCOW: The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday, calling recent U.S. threats of a potential military attack on Iran “absolutely unacceptable.” In an official statement, Moscow warned that such an action would have “disastrous consequences” for the Middle East and pose a significant threat to global security. The statement cautioned the United
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SEOUL: In an unprecedented legal move, South Korean prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Seok-yeol for his role in a failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. During closing arguments at the Seoul Central District Court, prosecutors labeled Yoon the “ringleader of the coup.” Prosecutors argued that while the
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MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in the Bahraini capital Manama on Wednesday, commencing a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He was received at the airport by a high-level delegation, including Bahrain National Guard Commander Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
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WASHINGTON: In a major escalation of tensions, US President Donald Trump has called for intensified protests in Iran and announced the cancellation of all meetings with Iranian officials. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, writing: “Make Iran Great Again. I have canceled all meetings with Iranian officials.” He directly addressed
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QUETTA: Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Zahoor Ahmed Buledi, visited the Shaheed Zakir Baloch Degree College in Hoshab on Tuesday, reconnecting with an institution he played a key role in establishing. During an interactive session with students, Buledi praised the college as a “prominent and active” institution in Balochistan that provides equal, quality education.
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