Australia have announced a 17-member T20 squad for their upcoming tour of Pakistan, scheduled from January 29 to February 1. Key Australian players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David will miss the Pakistan tour due to injuries. According to selectors, the players have been given additional time to regain full fitness ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, which is why they will not take part in the short Pakistan series. The three-match T20 International series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Lahore. All matches will start at 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The Australian team will…
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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is taking a historic step with its 11th season, introducing a player auction model for the first time. Inspired by the Indian Premier League (IPL), this new system replaces the traditional player draft used in PSL’s previous ten seasons. The move aims to increase competitiveness, transparency, and earning opportunities for players. This change also reflects PSL’s growing maturity as a league and its ambition to attract top local and international talent. From Player Draft to Player Auction: What’s New? For the first 10 seasons, PSL teams selected players through a draft system, where teams could…
The federal government has officially announced the list of public holidays for the year 2026. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, several national, religious, and public holidays will be observed across the country during the year. As per the notification, Kashmir Day will be observed on February 5, while Pakistan Day will be marked as a public holiday on March 23. For Eid-ul-Fitr, public holidays will be observed on March 21, 22, and 23, 2026. Labour Day will be celebrated on May 1, and a public holiday will be observed on May 28 in connection with Youm-e-Takbeer.…
Karachi: The Sindh government has announced a compensation package of Rs10 million per family for the relatives of those who lost their lives in the Gul Plaza fire tragedy, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Monday. Addressing the media, the chief minister stated that the Sindh government would ensure the rehabilitation of all affected persons, adding that the distribution of financial assistance to bereaved families will begin from Tuesday. Calling the incident deeply tragic, Murad Ali Shah said the fire had left the entire city in mourning. He clarified that no evidence of sabotage has emerged so far,…
Lahore: A Lahore sessions court on Monday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai Lahore sessions court has extended the interim bail of YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s wife Aroob Jatoi until February 4 in a case related to the promotion of gambling applications., until February 4 in a case related to the alleged promotion of gambling applications. The hearing was conducted by Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi. Aroob Jatoi appeared before the court as her interim bail period expired. During the proceedings, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requested additional time to submit…
Lahore: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has confirmed a forecast of rainfall across several divisions of Punjab, while heavy snowfall is expected in hilly regions over the coming days. According to PDMA, rain is likely in Lahore, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur divisions. The report states that the weather will remain generally cold and dry, with intermittent rain in various cities and snowfall in mountainous areas. PDMA Punjab has directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert and ensure preventive measures to deal with any potential emergencies, including urban flooding, landslides, or other…
Riyadh: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational air combat exercise “Spears of Victory–2026.” According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PAF contingent comprises F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft, along with specialized air and ground crew. The contingent reached King Abdulaziz Air Base, where the exercise is being hosted. The multinational aerial warfare drill aims to enhance interoperability, joint combat readiness, and professional cooperation among participating air forces. Fighter aircraft from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States are taking…
Karachi: Firefighters have successfully brought a massive blaze at Gul Plaza, located on M.A. Jinnah Road, under control after hours of intense efforts. The tragic incident has so far claimed 14 lives, while 22 people were injured. Authorities say 73 individuals are still missing. According to rescue officials, the fire broke out at around 10:15pm on Saturday night on the ground floor of the commercial plaza and quickly spread to the upper floors. The intensity of the blaze caused severe structural damage, with several portions of the building collapsing. Fire brigade officials confirmed that although the fire has been extinguished,…
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has foiled two separate smuggling attempts at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, recovering 10 gold bars weighing 100 tolas along with foreign currency from passengers traveling abroad. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), customs officials intercepted the smuggled items during routine checks. The seized goods include 100 tolas of gold and USD 11,900, which were being carried by passengers bound for Dubai and Istanbul. In two separate operations at the airport, customs authorities recovered 10 gold bricks, with the total value of the seized items estimated at Rs50.682 million. Following the recovery, cases have been registered…
India Weaponizing Water May Trigger South Asia Crisis: US Water has long been a source of cooperation and conflict in South Asia. The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India with World Bank mediation, is often described as one of the world’s most successful water-sharing agreements. Despite wars and political crises, the treaty survived for over six decades. However, recent developments suggest that this landmark agreement is under unprecedented strain. Historical Background of the Indus Waters Treaty The Indus Waters Treaty divided the rivers of the Indus Basin between the two countries: Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas,…
