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Bangladesh Cricket Chief lands in Pakistan as ICC talks loom

Bangladesh Cricket Chief lands in Pakistan as ICC talks loom

LAHORE: The intense attention within international cricket circles, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman Aminul Islam has arrived in Pakistan to take part in a series of critical engagements linked to an emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The visit has been kept deliberately low-profile, officials familiar with the matter suggest that the timing […]

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Pakistan Invited to first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting as key decisions loom

Pakistan Invited to first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting as key decisions loom

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has been invited to attend the first proposed meeting of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” (BoP) on Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed. The meeting, expected to take place in Washington on February 19, is aimed at formally outlining the structure, mandate and operational framework of the board.  Pakistan is

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China condemns Islamabad suicide bombing, confirms support for Pak

China condemns Islamabad suicide bombing, confirms support for Pak

China strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing that struck an imambargah in Islamabad earlier this week, expressing deep shock over the loss of life and confirming its firm support for Pakistan’s efforts to maintain national security and stability. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was “deeply shocked” by the explosion that caused heavy

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Ramazan nears, markets stir: Quiet price shifts signal bigger changes ahead

Ramazan nears, markets stir: Quiet price shifts signal bigger changes ahead

KARACHI: So far Ramazan just weeks away, a subtle but noticeable shift is unfolding across Karachi’s markets, quietly reshaping household budgets and trader expectations. In this sense, vegetables that had recently touched unusually low levels are no longer immune. Tomatoes, onions and potatoes have all registered fresh increases over the past two weeks, ending a brief

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Rising star of Pak’s high mountains dies in Hunza ice climb accident

Rising star of Pak’s high mountains dies in Hunza ice climb accident

GILGIT: The promising young mountaineer from the remote mountain village of Shimshal lost his life in a tragic accident during ice climbing in northern Pakistan. The incident occurred in the Khyber area of Gojal, Hunza, where winter conditions transform mountain faces into towering ice walls, attracting climbers seeking technical training. Shah Daulat, 31, was engaged

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US ambassador joins Kite-Flying as Basant returns to Lahore

LAHORE: The skies of Lahore were adorned with colorful kites once again as the traditional Basant festival made a triumphant return after a 19-year ban, attracting not only local enthusiasts but also a high-level American diplomatic delegation. The event marked a significant cultural revival in the provincial capital. Led by United States Ambassador to Pakistan

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Miftah Ismail predicts PM Shehbaz won’t stay in office until 2027

KARACHI: Former Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has publicly expressed skepticism about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif completing his term until 2027, while launching a broadside against the government’s economic policies. Speaking to the media in Karachi, the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader delivered a series of critical remarks on national issues. Ismail began by

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To maintain order, Quetta bans road blockades and shutter-down strikes

QUETTA: The district administration has issued a stern warning against any form of strike, road blockade, or forced closure of businesses in the city, emphasizing that such activities are illegal while Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code remains in force. The order, implemented to protect citizens’ lives and property, restore law and order, and

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France and Canada open consulates in Greenland despite Trump's threat

A quiet diplomatic move in the Arctic sends a loud global signal

Despite public pressure and repeated warnings from United States President Donald Trump, France and Canada have taken an important diplomatic step that is now drawing global attention one that could quietly reshape power dynamics in the Arctic region. In this sense, both countries formally opened their consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. French Ambassador Christophe

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Gold shocks markets again after brief pause, prices surge sharply

Gold shocks markets again after brief pause, prices surge sharply

KARACHI: The gold prices once again delivered a major surprise to both global and local markets, recording a sharp and unexpected surge that has caught investors, traders, and consumers off guard. The international bullion market witnessed a dramatic increase on Saturday, with the price of gold rising by $117 per ounce in a single session. This

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