Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has begun considering various protest options following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the ICC T20 World Cup, with the possibility of boycotting Pakistan’s match against India now under discussion. According to sources, Pakistan may choose to boycott the February 15 match against India in Colombo as a form of protest. If Pakistan does not play the fixture, the team would face a two-point deduction, sources said. Insiders revealed that the PCB has the option to refuse to play against India, a move that could result in significant financial losses for the ICC due to the high…
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Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced that more than 18,000 illegal immigrants were arrested across the Kingdom during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out over the past week. According to a report issued by the ministry and carried by Saudi state media, law enforcement teams conducted operations in various regions and detained 11,442 individuals for violating residency (iqama) laws. The report said 1,762 migrants were arrested for illegally entering the Kingdom in violation of border security regulations. Among them, 46% were Yemeni nationals, 53% Ethiopian, while 1% belonged to other nationalities. Authorities also detained 2,827 individuals for violating labour…
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed another historic milestone on Monday as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 191,000 mark for the first time ever, reflecting strong investor confidence at the start of the trading week. The benchmark index opened with a remarkable gain of 1,865 points, pushing the market to a new all-time high of 191,000 points during early trading hours. Market analysts attributed the rally to positive investor sentiment, strong buying in key sectors, and optimism surrounding macroeconomic stability. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee showed slight improvement against the US dollar. According to the Exchange Companies Association of…
Pakistan’s leading YouTuber Ducky Bhai has created history by crossing 10 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming one of the most followed digital creators in the country. Known for his roasting videos and family vlogs, Ducky Bhai enjoys massive popularity among young audiences. Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages as the YouTuber achieved the major milestone. To celebrate the achievement, Ducky Bhai hosted a three-hour live stream on YouTube, where he thanked his followers and said that the subscriber count was not just a number but a strong community that stood by him through every difficult phase. “Ten million subscribers…
Lakki Marwat: A young man died while seven others fell critically ill after consuming poisoned food in the Wanda Semo area of Lakki Marwat, hospital and police sources confirmed on Sunday. According to hospital officials, the affected individuals include four women, one girl, and two boys. Due to their critical condition, all seven were shifted from Lakki Marwat to Bannu for advanced medical treatment. Police said the victims’ condition deteriorated suddenly after dinner, but the incident came to the attention of other family members only the following morning. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to…
Islamabad: The federal government has clarified that neither the government nor the military has issued any orders to evacuate Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rejecting reports suggesting otherwise. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the Ministry of Information said it had taken notice of what it described as misleading and false news claiming that residents of Tirah Valley were being evacuated on the orders of the armed forces. The ministry termed these claims “baseless and malicious,” stating that such reports aim to spread fear among the public, circulate disinformation against security institutions, and…
Web Desk: Pakistan’s leading actress Iqra Aziz and actor-director Yasir Hussain have been blessed with a baby girl, marking the arrival of their second child. Yasir Hussain shared the happy news on Instagram late Saturday night, confirming that their daughter was born on January 24. The announcement was made through an Instagram story, which quickly went viral on social media. Fans, fellow actors and members of the entertainment industry have flooded social platforms with congratulatory messages, extending their best wishes to the celebrity couple. It is worth mentioning that Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain had hinted a few weeks ago…
Washington: A powerful and potentially life-threatening winter storm has swept across large parts of the United States, placing more than 200 million people at risk as extreme cold, heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt normal life. According to the US National Weather Service, conditions could turn deadly in several regions due to plunging temperatures and strong winds. Since the storm began on Friday, emergencies have been declared in at least 16 states. As reported by the BBC, major cities including Memphis, Nashville, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York are expected to face severe snowfall. Forecasts indicate that more than…
Melbourne: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic created history on Saturday by becoming the first player in the world to win 400 Grand Slam matches. Djokovic achieved the milestone during the Australian Open 2026, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in tennis history. The world number one defeated his Dutch opponent in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) to book his place in the Round of 16 at Melbourne Park. With this victory, Djokovic reached the unprecedented mark of 400 wins in Grand Slam tournaments, a feat no other player has achieved. In the list of players…
Kabul: Heavy snowfall and torrential rain have caused widespread destruction across Afghanistan, leaving at least 61 people dead and more than 100 injured, according to Afghan authorities. News agencies reported that snowfall and rain have continued since Wednesday in several provinces, including Parwan, Wardak, southern Kandahar, northern Jowzjan, Faryab, and central Bamyan, along with other regions. Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said the recent spell of severe weather has resulted in 61 fatalities and 110 injuries nationwide. Officials added that at least 458 houses have been fully or partially damaged, while major highways and inter-provincial roads have been closed…
