Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Participation to Be Decided by Government: Mohsin Naqvi Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said that the final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup will be taken by the Government of Pakistan, not the cricket board. Talking to the media in Lahore, Naqvi said the ICC holds less authority in this matter than the Pakistani government, stressing that the PCB is bound to follow the state’s decision regarding the mega event. “We are waiting for the Prime Minister’s return to take a final call. The prime minister is…
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Islamabad: Parliament has approved the Domestic Violence Act 2026 in a joint session, declaring several forms of domestic abuse — including staring at one’s wife, threatening divorce or second marriage — as punishable offences. The newly passed law will apply to the federal capital, Islamabad, and aims to strengthen the social and legal protection of women and children. What the New Law Says Under the Domestic Violence Act 2026, the following acts have been declared criminal offences: Staring at one’s wife with malicious or threatening intent Threatening divorce or a second marriage Forcing a wife to live with other family…
Dubai | January 24, 2026: Bangladesh have been officially excluded from the ICC T20 World Cup, while Scotland have been approved as their replacement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Friday. According to Indian media reports, Scotland have been placed in Group C, alongside England, West Indies, Nepal, and Italy. The inclusion of Scotland is expected to make the group more competitive and unpredictable. The decision comes after Bangladesh’s appeal to the ICC’s dispute resolution committee was rejected, with the committee stating that the matter does not fall within its jurisdiction. Security Concerns Behind Bangladesh Exit Bangladesh had refused…
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan have broken all previous records, witnessing a sharp increase on Thursday and reaching their highest-ever level. According to market sources, the price of gold per tola jumped by Rs6,500, pushing the new rate to Rs521,162 per tola. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs5,573, taking it to Rs446,812, reflecting strong upward momentum in the local bullion market. In the international market, gold prices surged by $65 per ounce, reaching a historic high of $4,988 per ounce, which directly impacted domestic rates. Meanwhile, silver prices also climbed sharply, with the per tola…
Dubai: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance on the sidelines of his visit to Dubai, where both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in investment, trade, and the telecom sector. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed opportunities to increase UAE investment in Pakistan, with a particular focus on the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and its future growth. Discussions also covered longstanding issues related to PTCL’s operations, with both sides agreeing to resolve pending matters at the earliest. The meeting included consultations on Etisalat’s existing investment and…
Makkah: A well-known French television actor, Dylan Thiry, along with his mother, has performed Umrah after embracing Islam a few months ago. Photos and posts shared by the actor on social media have gone viral, showing him and his mother in Makkah, standing in front of the Holy Kaaba. In one widely shared image, Dylan Thiry is seen kissing his mother’s forehead in an emotional moment near the sacred site. The French actor shared a screenshot of a news report on his Instagram account, confirming that both he and his mother had accepted Islam recently. Following their conversion, they traveled…
For years, the idea of creating new provinces in Pakistan remained quietly under discussion. Now, it appears that the debate has reached a decisive stage. Policymakers increasingly believe that without administrative restructuring, the country’s governance challenges cannot be resolved. After years of deliberation within state institutions, a growing consensus has emerged: Pakistan needs new provinces to function effectively. While the ruling PML-N remains divided on the issue, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) currently views the proposal as risky, particularly where Sindh is concerned. Why New Provinces Are Being Considered Supporters of new provinces argue that excessive concentration of power and…
Karachi: Rescue teams have recovered 1.5 kilograms of gold worth more than Rs600 million from a shop at Gul Plaza, which was affected by the recent tragic incident. The gold was found during an ongoing search operation and has been safely handed over to the shop’s owner, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to rescue authorities, search operations are still underway at Gul Plaza in Karachi. During the operation, rescue personnel recovered the gold in intact condition from a shop located inside the building. Officials said the recovered gold jewellery was submerged in water but remained undamaged. The shop owner expressed…
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert warning of heavy rain and further snowfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from Sunday night, as a new spell of western weather system is expected to enter the province. According to the PDMA, the weather system will remain active from January 25 to 27, bringing heavy rain and snowfall to upper districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla and Kohistan. The authority said that intense snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures are likely in higher elevations, while rain accompanied by thunder is expected in Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan,…
LONDON: England’s Derbyshire Falcons have signed Pakistan’s young cricketer Sufiyan Muqeem for the 2026 Vitality Blast, the club announced on Friday. According to Derbyshire, the Falcons have added two international spin bowlers — Sufiyan Muqeem and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Ghazanfar — to their squad for the upcoming T20 tournament. The club said that Muqeem will be available during the early part of the group stage, while Ghazanfar will join the side for the later stages and knockout matches. Muqeem has already made an impact in international cricket for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for just five runs in a T20 appearance. Known…
