Afghanistan delivered a stunning performance to defeat England by eight runs in a high-stakes match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The dramatic encounter at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, saw Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking 177-run innings and Azmatullah Omarzai’s five-wicket haul secure a crucial victory. Batting first in a virtual knockout match, Afghanistan posted a solid 325-7. In response, England fought hard but fell short, getting bowled out for 317 in 49.5 overs. This defeat ended England’s chances of reaching the semi-finals, while Afghanistan stayed in the hunt for a spot in the last four. Joe Root played a valiant knock, scoring…
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Pakistan is observing the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, a historic air combat event that demonstrated the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) capabilities. On February 27, 2019, PAF successfully shot down an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet over Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The event was a direct response to India’s violation of Pakistan’s airspace a day earlier. On February 26, 2019, Indian fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from the Muzaffarabad sector. They released a payload in an open area before hastily retreating. The intrusion, known as the Balakot Strikes, was met with an immediate and…
Tensions within the Taliban leadership have deepened as Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, the governor of Balkh, formally requested a military trial for Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Stanekzai. Wafa submitted a complaint to the Taliban Supreme Court, accusing Stanekzai of disrespecting supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and rejecting his directives. The complaint, dated January 20, details seven instances where Wafa claims Stanekzai indirectly opposed Akhundzada’s decrees. The governor insists that, under Islamic law, obedience to the leader is mandatory and that defiance has serious religious consequences. During a religious gathering in Khost province, Stanekzai openly criticized the Taliban’s policies, prompting Wafa to demand…
Pakistan is considering forming a National Crypto Council to oversee the development of its digital asset sector. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced this initiative while leading a high-level meeting on digital assets in Islamabad. The National Crypto Council will act as a dedicated advisory body. It will include key government officials, regulatory authorities, and industry experts. The council’s main goal is to ensure that Pakistan’s digital asset ecosystem grows securely, following international standards. Aurangzeb highlighted the government’s commitment to adopting blockchain technology and modernizing the financial sector. He stressed the importance of balancing innovation with strict oversight to prevent financial…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly opposed the proposed salary increase for parliamentarians. However, Senate Secretary Hasnain Haider revealed that no PTI senator has officially rejected the pay hike in writing. Speaking to the media, Haider clarified that the Senate Secretariat has not received any formal notification from PTI lawmakers refusing the additional salary. He also stated that the increased salaries have not yet been processed. The bill authorizing the salary and allowance increment is still awaiting presidential approval. Despite PTI’s public criticism of the salary hike, no senator from the party has taken concrete action to reject it. The…
Pat Cummins has raised concerns about India’s significant advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Australian captain, who is absent from the tournament due to an ankle injury and family commitments, believes India’s matches being played exclusively in Dubai give them a distinct edge over other teams. Cummins, who opted out of the tournament to recover and be with his family for the birth of his second child, pointed out that playing at the same venue throughout the tournament benefits India. “It’s good that the tournament continues, but it definitely gives India a big advantage to play all…
The Horse and Cattle Show 2025, with its theme “May Punjab Prosper Forever,” came to an exciting close on Monday. Held at Lahore’s Fortress Stadium, this vibrant event saw a strong turnout with Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz leading the celebrations, while the Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, graced the occasion as the guest of honour. The atmosphere was electric as guests arrived in the afternoon, greeted by the rhythm of drummers spinning in circles and playing festive beats. Women in traditional attire led a cavalry procession, formally seeking permission to start the event. This set the…
In a major security operation, Pakistani forces have killed at least 10 terrorists in Khyber district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation was carried out on the night of February 23-24, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation, an intelligence-based offensive, focused on a location used by militants in the region. The ISPR’s statement revealed that the forces engaged the terrorist group known as the “khwarij.” The result was the death of 10 militants, who were “sent to hell” during the course of the operation. The military has also launched a sanitisation operation in the area to eliminate…
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham remained closed for the second straight day on Sunday, causing significant disruptions. The closure has affected both trade and travel, creating serious challenges for people on both sides of the border. According to reports, the closure was a result of rising tensions between the two nations. Hundreds of passengers, including women and children, found themselves stranded at the border. Many had to spend the night there in uncertain conditions, with no clear indication of when the crossing would reopen. Despite the large crowd waiting outside the immigration centre, there was no official word on when…
In a major boost to bilateral relations, Pakistan and Bangladesh have surpassed $1 billion in trade volume. Both nations are keen on expanding their trade ties, with plans to increase the exchange of goods in the near future. Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan, revealed this significant development during his visit to Kasur and Faisalabad on Sunday. During the visit, he engaged with local business communities and traders, discussing ways to further accelerate trade relations between the two countries. This visit marked the first by the new high commissioner, who assumed office last month. His visit came…
