LAHORE: The Australian cricket team has arrived in Pakistan to play the upcoming T20 International series against Pakistan. A 17-member Australian squad landed in Lahore, where the players will take rest today ahead of the series opener. The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia will be played on January 29 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Sources say Australia is likely to be led by Travis Head in the opening match, as regular captain Mitchell Marsh and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis may be rested for the first game. Both Marsh and Inglis played the Big Bash League final on Sunday, and the team…
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WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revealed a sharp rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals, warning that the trend is increasingly becoming a serious challenge for global security. The figures released by US authorities have also been confirmed by The Times of India, adding credibility to the alarming data. According to CBP, 23,830 Indian nationals were arrested in 2025 while attempting to cross the US border illegally. However, the number was significantly higher in 2024, when US authorities detained 85,119 Indian citizens during illegal border crossings. Indian media reports suggest that most of those detained…
Karachi: Well-known Pakistani television actress Laiba Khan has entered a new chapter of her life as she solemnised her nikah in Madinah, keeping the ceremony simple and intimate. According to details, the actress chose the holy city of Madinah to begin her married life, where the nikah was performed quietly last month. Following the nikah, the wedding festivities formally began with a dua-e-khair ceremony. For the occasion, Laiba Khan opted for a light lavender outfit, which received praise for its elegance and simplicity. Photos and videos from the dua-e-khair event have gone viral on social media, with fans admiring the…
Peshawar: In a major development in the Rs40 billion Kohistan mega corruption scandal, a dumper driver-turned-billionaire, Mumtaz, has agreed to return more than Rs4 billion to the national exchequer under a plea bargain arrangement. An accountability court in Peshawar approved Mumtaz’s plea bargain request after he agreed to deposit the amount, officials confirmed on Thursday. The hearing was conducted by Administrative Judge of Accountability Courts Zafar Khan, where Deputy Prosecutor General NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Ali appeared on behalf of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The court was informed that Mumtaz is a key accused in the Kohistan mega corruption…
New Delhi/Pune: A major aviation accident has been reported in India after a chartered aircraft crashed during an emergency landing in the western state of Maharashtra, killing five people, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, according to initial reports. Indian media said the incident occurred in Baramati area of Pune district. The aircraft was carrying Ajit Pawar, two associates, and two crew members at the time of the crash. Preliminary information suggests that no one on board survived the accident. Authorities have confirmed that the cause of the crash is not yet known. Emergency services rushed to the scene soon…
Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has purchased the personalized vehicle registration number ‘Afridi 1’ for Rs140.5 million during a high-profile auction of premium number plates in Peshawar. The auction, held at Nishtar Hall, attracted massive public interest as several personalized and choice number plates were sold for record-breaking prices. According to officials, the ‘Wazir 1’ number plate emerged as the most expensive of the event, fetching Rs150 million. Meanwhile, the ‘Afridi 1’ plate drew intense bidding before being secured by Javed Afridi, a prominent businessman and owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi. Another popular plate, ‘Khan 1’,…
Islamabad United have appointed former New Zealand international Luke Ronchi as their new head coach for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. Ronchi will replace former head coach Mike Hesson and take charge of the franchise ahead of the new season. The former wicketkeeper-batter has previously represented Islamabad United as a player and remains one of the most popular foreign cricketers in the league’s history. According to the franchise, Luke Ronchi has always enjoyed a strong bond with Islamabad United and its supporters. His association with the team and fans has remained intact over the years, making his…
Lahore: The Punjab government has announced Rs10,000 in cash assistance for deserving families during Ramazan under the province’s largest-ever relief initiative, the Ramadan Nigehban Package. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given final approval to the Rs47 billion relief package, which aims to ease inflationary pressure during the holy month and benefit nearly 10 million people across Punjab. Under the programme, 4.2 million deserving families will receive Rs10,000 per household, while monthly assistance for ration card holders has been increased from Rs3,000 to Rs10,000. The government will issue more than 2 million Nigehban Cards, allowing beneficiaries to withdraw cash and…
Quetta: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan has killed 10 militants during a security operation in the province, while 10 CTD personnel were injured, officials said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, DIG CTD Shahdand said the operation was carried out against militants linked to proscribed organisations. He added that law enforcement agencies made efforts to persuade the suspects to surrender, but action was taken when they refused. During the operation, CTD recovered rocket launchers, sub-machine guns (SMGs), and explosive material from the militants. The DIG noted that the possession of such advanced weaponry by terrorists raises…
Dadu: Sindh’s popular tourist destination Gorakh Hill Station witnessed its first snowfall of the winter season, sharply increasing the intensity of cold in the area. Located in the Kirthar mountain range of district Dadu, along the Sindh-Balochistan border, the hill station turned into a breathtaking sight after fresh snowfall, delighting tourists and locals alike. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, temperatures at Gorakh Hill Station fell to minus 2 degrees Celsius following the snowfall, resulting in severe cold conditions. Gorakh Hill Station is known as the only high-altitude, cold-weather resort in Sindh, often referred to as the “Murree of Sindh.”…
